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…
Metallica’s revenue streams are diverse, including album sales, touring, merchandise, and royalties. The distribution of this income among band members tends to vary based on several factors, such as individual contributions to the songwriting process, live performances, and other band-related activities. While Metallica remains privy to the actual split, like most bands, Metalica splits their money…
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…
KISS’s long and storied career has finally come to a climactic close, ending after their last ever live concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. But the immortal rock legends had a secret way to cement their immortality in mind for fans, as once the band members left the stage holograms of each of…
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…
In an interview with Far Out Magazine, Michael Stipe revealed his top ten favorite songs of all time. Surprisingly, only two R.E.M. songs made the cut to this list. Despite this, we firmly believe Stipe has excellent taste, and the list is undoubtedly top-tier material. The Top 10 Michael Stipe’s Favorite Songs “I Want To…
Who would’ve thought that Paul McCartney’s Got Back tour in 2022 would continue on into 2023 and even soon into 2024? We certainly didn’t. Ex-member of The Beatles, Paul McCartney realized how popular his original tour in the United Kingdom had gotten, and he decided to extend it further, much to our delight. Fans worldwide…