Thrash metal veterans, Metallica, are gearing up to release their 11th studio record 72 Seasons on April 14. As one of the most respected bands in metal, with an extensive catalog spanning over four decades, it’s no surprise that Metallica’s influence has bridged dozens of genres outside of heavy music.

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James Hetfield Reveals Storied History of ‘Great Friend’ Guitar Used on ’72 Seasons’ Album

James Hetfield Reveals Storied History of ‘Great Friend’ Guitar Used on ’72 Seasons’ Album

Metallica Challenge Marching Bands With New Competition

Metallica Challenge Marching Bands With New Competition

Metallica Announce Four-Night ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Residency

Metallica Announce Four-Night ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Residency

Robert Trujillo’s Bold Move That Spurred Metallica to Write a New Album

Robert Trujillo’s Bold Move That Spurred Metallica to Write a New Album

Watch One Lucky Metallica Fan Press His Own Copy of ’72 Seasons’ on Vinyl

Watch One Lucky Metallica Fan Press His Own Copy of ’72 Seasons’ on Vinyl

James Hetfield’s Guitar Amp on Metallica’s ’72 Seasons’ Was Modified by EVH’s Tone Guru

James Hetfield’s Guitar Amp on Metallica’s ’72 Seasons’ Was Modified by EVH’s Tone Guru

Lars Ulrich Comments on Metallica’s Touring Future – ‘Hopefully We’ve Got Another Decade’

Lars Ulrich Comments on Metallica’s Touring Future – ‘Hopefully We’ve Got Another Decade’

Metallica Share ’72 Seasons’ Lyric Videos in Many Different Languages

Metallica Share ’72 Seasons’ Lyric Videos in Many Different Languages

10 Things We Love About Metallica’s New Album, ’72 Seasons’

10 Things We Love About Metallica’s New Album, ’72 Seasons’Original Article