History of Metallica – Celebrating their 30th Anniversary
October 12, 2011 by George VanderLaan · Leave a Comment
It’s hard to keep a band together for a year. It’s rare to stay together for 10 years. 20 is amazing. And 30, well damn… that’s a miracle.
30 years ago, after a few ads in the local newspaper, and some wise firings, 4 nobodys formed what would be a thundering shockwave that would resonate throughout the musical community and rattle the very foundation of popular music. Metallica formed on October 15 1981. Read more
Tags: History of metallica, dave ellefson rust in peace recording gear, jason newsteds gear, rare metallica,Metallica vs. Megadeth
July 10, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · 90 Comments
Metallica and Megadeth are both thrash metal pioneers who helped usher in the modern era of heavy metal and both bands have enjoyed great success and popularity amongst rock music fans the world over. The question before us today is simply which band is better, which is a subject sure to cause much controversy and discussion. Both bands are part of the Big Four (along with Anthrax and Slayer) that redefined metal music in the 1980’s and provided an alternative to the many hairspray-addicted bands that dominated the radio during that time. Both bands have maintained long careers and kept their identities and their fan bases through up and down periods and the inevitable lineup changes that most bands with such long histories must endure. Read more
Tags: metallica vs megadeth,Cliff Burton of Metallica Life & Death 1962 – 1986
July 11, 2008 by Chaz · Leave a Comment
It’s been said before, but it’s always worth repeating: Cliff Burton was a true original. His life cut short at the age of 24, Read more
