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The 20 Best Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1986The 20 Best Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1986Glam metal reached a fever pitch, thrash hit a new benchmark and former bandmates squared off against each other.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
40 Classic Rock and Metal Albums Turning 40 in 202640 Classic Rock and Metal Albums Turning 40 in 2026Feeling old yet? Don't worry, these albums will keep you young.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why Kirk Hammett Hates Playing His ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo LiveWhy Kirk Hammett Hates Playing His ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo LiveGuitarist tries to avoid getting into the same bind with newer tracks.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica Perform 'Welcome Home (Sanitarium)' at Rock WerchterMetallica Perform 'Welcome Home (Sanitarium)' at Rock WerchterMetallica first performed at the Rock Werchter festival on July 4, 1993, which just so happened to be the final stop on their tour for the "Black Album."Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Metallica Release Live Video of 'Damage, Inc.' at COPENHELLMetallica Release Live Video of 'Damage, Inc.' at COPENHELLTo celebrate the song, Metallica have released a pro-shot live video of "Damage, Inc." at their COPENHELL gig in Copenhagen on June 15.Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong