"I don't think Metallica wants to say I am an original member because the band weren't really formed then," said Grant. "It ...

The best 80s metal bassists often represent ... mostly known with Metallica. He began playing in several local bands, although Trauma was his most-known act for a while. Eventually, he was offered ...

Does it bother you that you’re quite a way away from what passes for cutting edge music these days? “That is a very fair thing to say.” In the 80s, Metallica was a state of the art band.

In the early '80s, Rock played guitar in ... Do you feel there is a specific bass role in the band? “It has evolved. Cliff was really the bass player for Metallica. With his unfortunate passing ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Metallica doesn’t need any help selling music. The hard rock outfit is one ...

Metallica's self-titled album hits 750 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame, becoming the fourth release to do so. The band joins Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, and Journey in the feat. (Photo by Rick ...

James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich put together the earliest incarnation of the band in Los Angeles in the early ‘80s. [RELATED: 4 Songs for People Who Say They Don’t Like Metallica’s Albums ...

So for North American fans that missed their previous runs, the band is coming back ... musical groups to come out of the '80s, there's nothing like seeing Metallica live. Just ask the millions ...