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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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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges

Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...

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Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura
Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura

Italian blackened post-punk outfit Ponte Del Diavolo continue to evolve their dark, ritualistic sound with the arrival of their sophomore album, De Venom Natura. Emerging from Turin’s underground, the band has crafted a unique identity defined by their dual-bass...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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