Megadeth’s leader calls his sped-up rendition of the Metalli-classic a mark of “respect” towards his ex-bandmates ...

Without question, Metallica are the most formidable, popularized and influential band in the heavy metal genre. No other band in heavy music wields the same number of masterfully crafted albums or the ...

Metallica’s 1991 self-titled LP, generally known to the world as the Black Album, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and one lucky UCR fan will win the recently unveiled limited-edition Deluxe Box ...

Now that the world knows Megadeth is covering Metallica‘s “Ride the Lightning” on their upcoming final album, here is how ...

After teasing it back in August, Megadeth have made good on their plans to release their final album which is now set for ...

Go ahead: make the “None more black” Spinal Tap joke when it comes to Metallica’s eponymously titled 1991 album. It wasn’t just the cover but the band’s melodic nihilism that made that dopey dig ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

After four decades and 17 albums, Dave Mustaine and Megadeth are hanging it up with one final, self-titled album. Due out Jan. 23, 2026, the record will feature a cover of “Ride the Lightning,” the ...

Metallica are about to resume touring with U.S. shows this fall (acoustic charity show in San Francisco included), followed by a European tour with Ghost in 2019. The run with Ghost will mark their ...

Artists as diverse as Miley Cyrus, Phoebe Bridgers, J Balvin, Jason Isbell, Dave Gahan, Chris Stapleton and Kamasi Washington have their way with Metallica's so-called "Black Album." Go ahead: make ...