Megadeth honors Metallica with new cover of 'Ride the Lightning' on final album

Megadeth kicks off their farewell tour this summer.
Stereogum

Dave Mustaine Reclaims Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning” For Final Megadeth Album

Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine famously served as Metallica's lead guitarist in the early '80s before being kicked out and replaced by Kirk Hammett a month before the recording of debut album Kill ...
Yahoo

People Think This ‘80s Thrash Metal Band Is Sending a Direct Message to Metallica With Their Final Album

Metallica recorded the songs that Mustaine worked on for Kill' Em All—"The Four Horsemen," "Jump In The Fire," "Phantom Lord," and "Metal Militia"—with their new lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett. To say ...
Louder

“I wouldn’t say I’m an alcoholic – but then, you know, alcoholics say they’re not alcoholics”: The chaotic and confusing story of Metallica’s abandoned album

In 2001, Metallica hired an old army barracks in California to try and record album eight. The songs were scrapped when James Hetfield entered rehab, but many fans still want to hear them finished.
Forbes

Metallica Fans Turn Multiple Classic Albums Into Bestsellers Again

Metallica’s Master of Puppets and self-titled release reenter Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart after Record Store Day releases disappear. HELSINKI, FINLAND - JUNE 7: James Hetfield of Metallica ...