Metallica marked their territory as one of the most influential thrash bands of the ‘80s. Their signature sound, often credited to founding member and frontman James Hetfield, can be boiled down to stereotypes. The most obvious is Hetfield’s trademark rhythmic downpicking technique, building characteristic foundations for his vocals to soar over. As a guitarist, lyricist,…
James Hetfield was born in Downey, California, U.S., on August 3rd, 1963, which makes him 61 years old as of 2024. He’s got a mix of English, German, Irish, and Scottish roots. Growing up in a strict Christian Science household, his parents’ aversion to medical treatment shaped the lyrics of Metallica’s “Dyers Eve” and “The…
We all love singing our favorite metal tunes. For some, Metallica’s thrash riffs and Randy Rhodes’ enduring legacy energize them, and others get inspired playing some Metal tunes. Most metal enthusiasts often dream of playing killer solos on a top-notch Fender or Gibson guitar. If you feel the same, here’s a list of 12 easy…
In this article, we uncover a surprising connection among famous Metallica fans who, beyond their public facades, proudly declare themselves devoted Metallica fans. You shall read about Demi Lovato’s unexpected embrace of deathcore, Stephen King’s rock and roll tweets, and Jim Carrey’s venture into guttural vocals. Demi Lovato’s evolution from “Barney & Friends” to chart-topping…
The best covers of Metallica songs are also a great opportunity to talk about the band itself. Metallica started in California in the early 80s and cemented its place as one of the perennial thrash metal groups of its time. The band led by guitarist and singer James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich dominated the…
Metallica is among the famous heavy metal bands of the 1980s. Present and past bands love their songs so much that they’ve made their versions of Metallica’s songs. These covers are essential as they are tributes to Metallica’s music from different rock bands worldwide. Many of these bands have given Metallica’s songs their special touch….
If the work done in the heavy metal genre in 2023 is anything to go by, then 2024 is set to be a monumental one for heavy metal. According to Columnus Metallicus, 2023 was a year of exceptional releases. On the metal scene in 2023, we saw a lot of death metal creativity, with bands…
Metallica fans around the world won’t have to worry about missing out on their favorite rock band. Their current M72 World Tour tour isn’t scheduled to end until September 2024. The M72 World Tour kicked off on April 27 last year to support their 11th studio album, “72 Seasons“. They have already played in 11…
People in North America and Europe love to amp up the holiday spirit with something extra special – the metal Christmas tradition. These traditions bring a whole lot of excitement, and they come from fairytales, real-life events, and personal stories. Some of them might not be entirely true, but what matters most is the experience…