What sets apart the best Metallica concerts from the live performances of others is that Metallica has yet to let fame get to them. No matter how famous they get, you will still see them perform at some of the smallest venues ever, like the basement of a music store. Here are 10 of the…
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,…
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…
Metallica, an iconic name in the music world, stands as a leading figure in the heavy metal genre. While some may ponder whether Metallica is purely heavy metal or bridges the gap into rock, their influence on the heavy metal movement is undeniable. Despite their roots in the thrash metal scene of the 1980s, Metallica’s…
Metallica, one of the most iconic metal bands in history, has had its share of ups and downs since the group’s formation in 1981. One of the most significant events in the band’s early years was when guitarist Dave Mustaine was kicked out of Metallica in 1983 due to his excessive alcohol consumption, substance abuse,…
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…
Coming from the successful 2023 tour of completely sold-out shows throughout Europe and Australia tours, the Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum singer for Slipknot Corey Taylor, is ready to take his mask off again. He starts his North American tour in support of his acclaimed new solo studio album, CMF2. CMF2 was released in September to critical…
These early bands made famous songs that people still love today. Fans around the world can’t seem to get enough of this genre of music. People from various works of life have come to love this brand of music, including very cerebral authors. So, if you like heavy metal, there are special books just for…