Metallica's Lars Ulrich has chosen what he deems the five heaviest Lynyrd Skynyrd songs. Because Southern rock can still be heavy, you know? And Lynyrd Skynyrd isn't just important to rock. Yes, they ...

“One band you can’t leave out of a conversation about Metallica’s influences are Mercyful Fate,” Lars once told Metal Hammer. “They had long songs that were journeys through all different moods and ...

How long does an album have to be out before you can make a fair assessment on it? Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has recently weighed in on the legacy of the band's two most recent records, 72 Seasons ...

Beyond being metal royalty, Metallica unwittingly deconstructed the idea of the rock doc in 2004 with “Some Kind of Monster,” which showed the splintered and discontent band going through group ...

Metallica songs are not easy to replicate. They’ve built their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legacy with thrashing metal riffs, complex arrangements, and James Hetfield’s outstanding and emotionally ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. DELHI, INDIA - OCTOBER 28: Kirk Hammett (L), Lars Ulrich (CL), ...

With such a fervent fanbase, is there a trick from going to Rock God to normal guy mode once you leave the stage? I can’t tell you that there is one specific thing. I think if you try to answer that ...