Kirk Hammett walked onstage in Budapest wearing four words that lit the internet on fire: “Taylor Swift Is a CIA Psyop.” Within days, Metallica got dubbed “the unforgiven” by an army of furious Swifties — and one week later, Kirk paid for it in the most poetic way imaginable. In […]
After nearly five years, I was finally able to see Metallica live in 2026 once again. And in all honesty, it was a very strange experience for me, as it did feel like I was watching a completely different band. Now, those of you who follow me on Instagram know, […]
A full in bloom News Brief -Description: Producer / engineer Steve Thompson talks about his experience mixing Metallica’s ‘And Justice for All.’ Entire interview w/ Steve Thompson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUMUcB1CSyI full in bloom Story: What James, Lars, Jason, & Kirk said about the Metallica And Justice for All mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkEcOtYP5IY Metal Hammer […]
A full in bloom News Brief -Description: Anthrax bassist Frank Bello spoke to Sonic Perspectives about the time members of Anthrax and Metallica broke into Kirk Hammett’s home studio. LINKS: FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEW: https://fullinbloom.com/frank-bello-on-anthrax-breaking-into-metallica-guitarist-kirk-hammetts-studio-it-was-horrible/ Frank Bello’s Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fathers-Brothers-Sons-Surviving-Abandonment/dp/1644282313/ Hit the subscribe button & click the bell if you would […]
A full in bloom News Brief -Description: During an interview with Guitar World, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine talked about his influence on Metallica and Kirk Hammett’s attempt at recreating his guitar solos. LINKS: Purchase Link for Latest Guitar World Issue: https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-single-issues/6936979/guitar-world-magazine-single-issue.thtml Dave Mustaine VS Kirk Hammett – Compare Guitar Solos: https://fullinbloom.com/metallicas-kirk-hammett-on-changing-dave-mustaines-solos-on-kill-em-all-it-was-always-for-the-better-2022/ […]
A full in bloom News Brief – A&R legend Tom Zutaut talks about the money that was offered to leave Elektra for Geffen Records, David Geffen, Tesla, Motley Crue, Metallica, Guns N Roses, and Michael Alago. Also includes an excerpt from an interview with Michael Alago, where he talks about […]
Head to https://www.drinktrade.com/rock and get a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping (new subscribers). Take their quiz and start your journey to your perfect cup. Thanks Trade Coffee for sponsoring! How did Metallica become the most hated band in metal? Some of what I look at: […]
