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Get your limited-edition Metallica – Master Of Puppets zine

The complete story of Metallica’s untouchable Master Of Puppets album – available now as a limited-edition printed zine from the Kerrang! Store.

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“Wow, guys!” Metallica confirm six more shows at Las Vegas Sphere

Unsurprisingly, Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency in Vegas is getting even bigger, with the band adding six new dates due to “unbelievable demand”.

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The BRITs reveal Ozzy Osbourne tribute for this weekend’s awards show

Not only will Ozzy Osbourne be honoured with the BRITs Lifetime Achievement award, but there’s an all-star tribute performance planned on Saturday night…

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Metallica announce epic eight-show run at the Las Vegas Sphere

Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency will see the metal legends take on Las Vegas’ iconic Sphere for eight nights: “We’re way f*ckin’ psyched to go next-level!”

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Don’t Tread On Me: Metallica release new collab with Dr. Martens

‘A testament to the enduring impact their music has had on a global legion of fans…’ Metallica and Dr. Martens have teamed up for two pairs of boots and one pair of shoes – two of which feature Pushead designs.

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Megadeth have released their new version of Ride The Lightning

“I think we did it at least as good – it’s a little faster…” With Megadeth’s final album dropping today, it means their cover of Metallica’s Ride The Lightning is also out!

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Megadeth’s final album to include a reimagined version of Ride The Lightning

Megadeth have shared the tracklist for next year’s final album – and there’s a surprise at number 11, a ‘reimagined’ version of Ride The Lightning: “The decision was to pay my respects to where my career first started…”

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Film review: Ozzy: No Escape From Now

Highly-intimate, deeply personal, brilliant documentary captures the pain and glory of Ozzy Osbourne’s journey to get back onstage to say goodbye.

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Watch Metallica perform Master Of Puppets in front of just 500 fans

Metallica have shared official footage of Master Of Puppets from last month’s tiny New York show in a tent, which saw them play their ‘most intimate gig in a decade’.

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twenty one pilots’ Josh Dun shares full Master Of Puppets drum cover

He’s puttin’ on a drum show… see Josh Dun’s cover of Metallica’s Master Of Puppets, and stay tuned for even more from the twenty one pilots man.

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“You will never leave us – your music is eternal”: Metallica, Judas Priest, YUNGBLUD, Elton John and more pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Tributes pour in across social media for Ozzy Osbourne – from Def Leppard to Metallica to Elton John and beyond.

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“The spirit of it is so pure”: Inside Ozzy’s spectacular homecoming

Fifty-five years since they roared out of Birmingham and helped birth heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are returning to Aston for one last show, where it all began, before they retire for good. Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer and an eye-watering cast are coming to help with the send-off. Gig of the year? As Sharon Osbourne puts it, it’s going to be “impossible to top…”

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Here’s how to watch Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning show

This Saturday, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne will bring together everyone from Metallica to Mastodon, Guns N’ Roses to Gojira for their final-ever performance. And you can watch the whole thing as it unfolds…

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Watch the trailer for Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow

Ahead of next month’s Back To The Beginning farewell epic, Mercury Studios have unveiled a trailer for their big livestream of the event…

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Ozzy and Sabbath confirm global livestream of their farewell show

Next month’s sold-out Back To The Beginning farewell spectacular is getting the livestream treatment, so fans all around the world can watch Ozzy’s final onstage appearance with the heavy metal legends.

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Metallica announce massive 2026 Euro and UK tour, including two nights in London

Metallica are coming next summer, and they’re bringing Gojira, Knocked Loose, Avatar and Pantera with them.

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Metallica announce deluxe reissue of Load

Metallica are reissuing their 1996 Load album in a variety of formats – including a very special, extensive box set.

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Get your limited-edition Metallica – Master Of Puppets zine

“Wow, guys!” Metallica confirm six more shows at Las Vegas Sphere

The BRITs reveal Ozzy Osbourne tribute for this weekend’s awards show

Metallica announce epic eight-show run at the Las Vegas Sphere

Don’t Tread On Me: Metallica release new collab with Dr. Martens

Megadeth have released their new version of Ride The Lightning

Megadeth’s final album to include a reimagined version of Ride The Lightning

Film review: Ozzy: No Escape From Now

Watch Metallica perform Master Of Puppets in front of just 500 fans

twenty one pilots’ Josh Dun shares full Master Of Puppets drum cover

“You will never leave us – your music is eternal”: Metallica, Judas Priest, YUNGBLUD, Elton John and more pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

“The spirit of it is so pure”: Inside Ozzy’s spectacular homecoming

Here’s how to watch Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning show

Watch the trailer for Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow

Ozzy and Sabbath confirm global livestream of their farewell show

Metallica announce massive 2026 Euro and UK tour, including two nights in London

Metallica announce deluxe reissue of Load

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