Why Cliff Was Metallica's Secret Weapon
Find out more about the genius of Cliff Burton in this mini Metallica documentary.
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The Night Cliff Burton Played His First Show With Metallica
A scruffy crew of acne-afflicted youths took a major step toward becoming the kings of thrash metal.
The Promise Trujillo Made to Cliff
The bassist reveals how he reached out to Burton before taking the Metallica job.
Details For Cliff Burton Day 2023 Announced, New T-Shirts Available
On Feb. 10, 2023—what would have been Cliff Burton's 61st birthday—the world will once again celebrate Cliff Burton Day.
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in February
Do you share a birthday with a rocker? Ice-T, Mike Shinoda, Tony Iommi, Axl Rose, Billie Joe Armstrong and plenty more will be celebrating in February.
Cliff Burton’s Childhood: Metallica Bassist’s First 72 Seasons
A tragic experience as a teen led to an unshakable determination to be the best.
Watch Cliff Burton Jam ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ in His Pre-Metallica Band
It included future Faith No More member Jim Martin.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Reveals His Go-To Horror Movies for Halloween
The guitarist is a big fan of the classics.
38 Years Ago: Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Dies in Tragic Bus Crash
On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.
A Signature Cliff Burton Beer Called ‘Cliff ‘Em All’ Is Coming
For whom the beer tolls!
13 Rock + Metal Songs Written In Tribute To Late Musicians
Death can provide inspiration.
Cliff Burton Museum Comes to Sweden Near Site of Bus Crash
It'll feature special exhibits.