Metallica

“[I was] feeling a little bit insecure, like I'm an old guy, can't play anymore, all this bullshit that I tell myself in my head.”

The Darkness frontman couldn’t praise his kindness and support enough in a recent YouTube video.

"In every show I go to something has to happen," the new mother wrote.

The signature Cry Baby Wah pedal dons a special purple sparkle finish, and gives the player the ability to play fast melodic runs over “hard-charging riffage”.

The limited-edition release pays homage to the band’s celebrated sophomore album, Ride the Lightning.

The bassist was sharing his thoughts on 1991's The Black Album.

The Metallica guitarist has spoken out on going solo on the approach to 60.

Hammett's debut solo EP will be released on 23 April.

The series' first episode features Robert Englund, Carcass, Metallica and more.

​Metallica’s decisive self-titled blow gate-crashed both the charts and wider public awareness. Though the record’s cover may have lacked colour, it contained not only their finest collection of songs, but a definitive metal guitar sound.