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Eighth annual Cliff Burton Day celebrated with virtual event

Eighth annual Cliff Burton Day celebrated with virtual event

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 12, 2025 | Video

The life of late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton was honored with a virtual event ahead of February 10, marking what would have been his 63rd birthday. The celebration featured footage from special festivities held on February 8 at the historic Chabot Theatre in Castro...
Metallica Updates: New Concert Date, Hetfield’s Film Role, Digital Cliff Burton Exhibit, and More

Metallica Updates: New Concert Date, Hetfield’s Film Role, Digital Cliff Burton Exhibit, and More

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 24, 2024 | News, Touring, Updates, Video

01) Helping Hands Concert & Auction Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation will host its fourth Helping Hands Concert & Auction on December 13 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, this event returns to Los Angeles, where the...
Cliff Burton remembered with Ultimates! Figure; Metallica win Pollstar award: “Rock Tour Of The Year”

Cliff Burton remembered with Ultimates! Figure; Metallica win Pollstar award: “Rock Tour Of The Year”

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 11, 2024 | News, Video

  Super7 celebrates what would have been the 62nd birthday of legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton yesterday (10th) by releasing the highly detailed Ultimates! action figure inspired by Burton’s iconic image. Known as “The Major Rager,”...
Kirk Hammett reveals 1989 Les Paul Custom with Gibson; New Cliff Burton figure by Super7 coming in March

Kirk Hammett reveals 1989 Les Paul Custom with Gibson; New Cliff Burton figure by Super7 coming in March

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 24, 2024 | News

  Gibson Custom Shop has collaborated with Metallica’s Kirk Hammett to introduce the globally available Gibson 1989 Kirk Hammett Les Paul Custom. This recreation pays tribute to Hammett’s iconic 1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom, celebrated for its role in...
Remembering late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, 37 years later

Remembering late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, 37 years later

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 27, 2023 | Tributes

    September 27 remains a painful day etched in the hearts of many, marking the tragic loss of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Thirty-seven years later, Metallica honors his enduring legacy by including songs like “Orion” in...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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