Who is the richest Metallica member? Lars Ulrich is one of the founders and original members of Metallica. He has been described as “the engine that drives” them, with an artistic eye for music appreciation. His art collection includes pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat, which are now part of...
Dave Mustaine, Metallica This is one of the most well known examples of a band member being replaced right before commercial success, and most of you who are reading probably know the story, but we'll tell it for those who are new here. In 1983, Metallica were on a trip to New York ...
but it’s also purer,” Vedder said of the experience. "The writing was so easy and the music came together in strange ways where beats would land on a shutting car door or the pump organ would mesh with the way Emile’s shoulders were going up and down. It was almost as if someone...
But in 1996, Metallica, which had recently shorn their locks and were pushing a somewhat more “alternative rock” look, were launching their tour for ‘Load,’ a bluesy, alt-tinged metal album that featured cover art by experimental photographer Andreas Serrano (he of “Piss Christ” fame)....
1988 was the year that the Grammys were finally recognizing hard rock and metal. But those two subgenres cover a lot of ground, and this allowed the Grammy voters to draw from a wide pool of potential releases. One of whom didn’t really fit in either. By 1988, Metallica had emerged ...
Some died in horrific ways, others were the victims of unfortunate accidents or genetics, but they all left the world a little too soon, earning them a place on this, the list of the most amazing musicians who died before 30. This list includes members of The 27 Club — those young ...
the camp classic "Mr. Roboto"). "We were an American rock band who used classical influences, but Styx was always at heart an American rock band," DeYoungtold UCR. "Most of the prog bands didn't have a Marshall stack. That's not what they were doing. But that's who we were." ...
From 1983 to 1986, the members of Metallica took up residence in El Cerrito, Calif., at the home of their friend and local scenester Mark Whitaker. They wrote and rehearsed the songs forRide the LightningandMaster of Puppetsin the garage of the house, dubbed the MetalliMansion. Years later...
Metallica: December 6, 1997 Clay McLachlan, Getty Images Metallica: December 6, 1997 Metallica were originally slated to make their 'SNL' debut in 1987, but a wrist injury to frontman James Hetfield forced the band to cancel. Ten years later, the group finally made its first appearance on ...
This year, when voting for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, or Best New Artist, the Recording Academy’s members had to choose between only eight contenders apiece. In theory, that should mean less vote-splitting and solid, meaningful victories. In practice, we’...