“I thought to myself, ‘This guy’s not gonna be here very long’”: Mustaine on how Hetfield’s playing pushed Brad Parker out of Metallica

In the early days of Metallica, long before they became one of the biggest metal bands in the world, everything was still uncertain. The lineup kept changing, the band members were still figuring out their musical roles, and no one truly knew what Metallica would eventually become. But one moment stood out for Dave Mustaine … Read more

Kurt Cobain’s D-18E, the world’s most expensive guitar, donated to Royal College of Music in London

Kurt Cobain

Some musical instruments become special because of the songs played on them — and Kurt Cobain’s acoustic guitar from Nirvana’s 1993 MTV Unplugged performance is one of the most famous examples. This guitar wasn’t just part of a concert; it became a symbol of Cobain’s emotional, unforgettable performance, recorded only six months before his tragic … Read more