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Metallica Ride the Lightning - The Making of a Thrash Metal Classic

Metallica Ride the Lightning - The Making of a Thrash Metal Classic

Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" is undoubtedly one of the most influential and groundbreaking thrash metal albums of all time. Released in 1984, the album represents a turning point in the band's career, as they began to move away from their more traditional heavy metal

James Hetfield and His Signature Guitar - The 'CARL' Story Unraveled

James Hetfield and His Signature Guitar - The 'CARL' Story Unraveled

The tale begins with James Hetfield, frontman, rhythm guitarist, and co-founder of the acclaimed heavy metal band, Metallica. Recognized worldwide for his distinctive sound, and his signature guitars have become synonymous with raw and riveting heavy metal. Of all the guitars in Hetfield's extensive collection, one instrument stands

Mainstream Metal is Necessary, Even If We Don’t Like It

Mainstream Metal is Necessary, Even If We Don’t Like It

Mainstream (Marshmallow Fluff) Metal is necessary, even if we don’t like it.. Metalhead Community Breakdown with Nettie Cobalt It’s all happened to us. You anticipate a new metal album to come out and when you hear the first track release you are wanting to throw a blanket over

Death Metal History - Pioneers, Influences, and Evolution of the Genre

Death Metal History - Pioneers, Influences, and Evolution of the Genre

Death Metal is an extreme sub-genre of heavy metal that emerged in the 1980s from the underground music scene. It is characterized by its aggressive and intense sound, fast tempos, and heavy guitar riffs, along with its distinctive vocal style of guttural growls or shrieks. Death Metal has been highly