12 Years Ago: Lou Reed and Metallica Perplexed the Music World With ‘Lulu’12 Years Ago: Lou Reed and Metallica Perplexed the Music World With ‘Lulu’On Nov. 1, 2011, Lou Reed and Metallica released their perplexing collaboration, 'Lulu.'Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
Metallica Teach Tricks of the Trade in ‘Being a Band’ MasterClassMetallica Teach Tricks of the Trade in ‘Being a Band’ MasterClassMaster! Master!Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How James Hetfield Channeled Childhood Pain on ‘The Unforgiven’How James Hetfield Channeled Childhood Pain on ‘The Unforgiven’Song centered on front man's tumultuous upbringing.Gary GraffGary Graff
How Metallica Became the Biggest Band in the World: Exclusive InterviewHow Metallica Became the Biggest Band in the World: Exclusive InterviewMegaforce Records' Jon Zazula says he was determined to put out a debut album that was "better than their unbelievable demo."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
James Hetfield Recalls Metallica Recruiting a Different SingerJames Hetfield Recalls Metallica Recruiting a Different SingerBand had a frontman they "really, really" wanted, but got turned down. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Metallica Return With Surprise Club Show: Video, Set ListMetallica Return With Surprise Club Show: Video, Set ListThis is the first time the band has performed for a live crowd in some two years.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Metallica and Various Artists, ‘The Metallica Blacklist': Album ReviewMetallica and Various Artists, ‘The Metallica Blacklist': Album ReviewMore than 50 artists take on rock legends' 1991 classic for occasionally wobbly, sometimes engaging tribute record.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
32 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘The Black Album’32 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘The Black Album’On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica released their biggest selling disc, known as 'The Black Album' to fans.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
How Metallica Changed the World With Their Most Polarizing AlbumHow Metallica Changed the World With Their Most Polarizing Album"You don't have more than one album like that," Lars Ulrich says in exclusive excerpt from new book.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
30 Years Ago: Metallica Wake the Mainstream With ‘Enter Sandman’30 Years Ago: Metallica Wake the Mainstream With ‘Enter Sandman’Song marked the first time James Hetfield was challenged on his lyrics. Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher