Cliff Burton

Revisiting how Metallica made one of the biggest lineup changes in metal.

Inspiring tales of artists who’ve triumphed over devastation.

And not just because it probably would've had audible bass.

Find out more about the genius of Cliff Burton in this mini Metallica documentary.

A scruffy crew of acne-afflicted youths took a major step toward becoming the kings of thrash metal.

The bassist reveals how he reached out to Burton before taking the Metallica job.

On Feb. 10, 2023—what would have been Cliff Burton's 61st birthday—the world will once again celebrate Cliff Burton Day.

Do you share a birthday with a rocker?

A tragic experience as a teen led to an unshakable determination to be the best.

It included future Faith No More member Jim Martin.

The guitarist is a big fan of the classics.

On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.