How Metallica turned childhood trauma into The Unforgiven: heavy metal’s decades-spanning trilogy

That tone was only hammered home by the music. The first Unforgiven was an inverse ballad, weaving between Metallica’s trademark, thumping metal on the verses and introspective Americana during the ...
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The Unforgiven II: the Metallica track Hetfield says proved their evolution

Metallica’s catalog is stacked with songs that shaped not only the band’s identity but also several eras of heavy music. Yet ...

Metallica's Lead Singer James Hetfield Says This Iconic Song Is the One He's Most Proud Of

But for frontman James Hetfield, one track stands out above the rest: “The Unforgiven II.” It’s normal for a band member to ...
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James Hetfield Says He Might Not Be Done Writing “The Unforgiven” Songs

During a recent episode of The Metallica Report podcast, Metallica frontman James Hetfield was answering some fan questions when he was asked whether he was done writing “The Unforgiven” songs after ...
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VOTE: Better 1991 Rock Epic – Guns N’ Roses’ ‘November Rain’ vs. Metallica’s ‘The Unforgiven’

The year 1991 was a spectacular one for both Guns N' Roses and Metallica and this week we're pairing up two of their biggest hits to determine the greatest rock epic of 1991. Will it be Guns N' Roses' ...