Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' Has Been Recognized as One of the Greatest Albums of All Time

A 1986 album released by one of the most successful and famous bands in music history still holds up as a masterpiece today.

1986 Album Ranked as ‘One of the Greatest Albums of All Time'

A 1986 album released by one of the most successful and famous bands in music history still holds up as a masterpiece today.
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What it was like seeing Metallica in their early days, according to Mark Osegueda

Mark knew that Metallica were destined for great things from the very start ...
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Aria marks 40 years since Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's passing by reissuing his posthumous signature bass

NAMM 2026: Aria Guitars has announced a commemorative signature bass for the late Cliff Burton to mark 40 years since his passing. The instrument, a reissue of the Aria Pro II Cliff Burton – which ...
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“They Showed Me What I Don’t Ever Want to Become”: Jason Newsted Reflects on Metallica’s Co-Headlining Tour with Guns N’ Roses

Jason Newsted joined Metallica at a pivotal moment in the band’s history. He was stepping into late bassist Cliff Burton’s place ahead of the production of their 1988 album …And Justice for All. Three ...
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Ongoing History Daily: A disastrous Metallica audition

After Metallica bass player Cliff Burton died in a tour bus accident in September 1986, the band re-grouped and began auditioning for a new member. Many people turned up, including Les Claypool, the ...