"He was originally supposed to play the solo there, Kirk was," Trujillo said of the track. "And he was away from the studio, ...

A classic Metallica song was originally set to have a much different sound thanks to a last-minute change to one of its solos. How Cliff Burton Changed Metallica’s Plans Current Metallica bassist ...

Today (Feb. 10) would have been Cliff Burton's 61st birthday, and upon these occasions it's often good to reflect on the Metallica legend's legacy. Current bassist Robert Trujillo, the man who ...

The family of late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton has announced the details for the 2026 edition of Cliff Burton Day.The ...

Metallica are undeniably huge and loved around the world, but what if Cliff Burton had never died? And why do fans refer to Burton as Metallica's secret weapon? The beloved bassist tragically died at ...

Metallica is still making new music more than 40 years after releasing their scorching debut Kill ‘Em All. And during the songwriting process, co-founder James Hetfield always asks the same question: ...

When Robert Trujillo joined Metallica, he faced the immense challenge of not just fitting into one of the most iconic bands in metal history, but mastering a role that many bassists would find ...

One of the many things I love about Metallica is they are always keeping the memory of their late bassist, Cliff Burton alive. They still keep in contact with Burton's family, Cliff's dad is in ...

There’s a new action figure version of legendary late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, who passed away in 1986. The new Cliff ReAction Figure stands 3.75″ tall with multiple points of articulation, ...

The classic lineup of Metallica—frontman/guitarist James Hetfield, guitarist Kirk Hammett, bassist Cliff Burton, and drummer Lars Ulrich—unleashed a trio of albums that are bona fide classics in the ...