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.
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Kirk Hammett Still Wonders What Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All’ Would Sound Like With Cliff Burton
And not just because it probably would've had audible bass.
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Metallica’s James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Remember Late Bassist Cliff Burton
Burton died on September 27, 1986, when the band's tour bus crashed.
Metallica on Cliff Burton’s Beer, Breakfast, Fishing and Hammers
Members fondly recall late bassist's eccentricities as Jason Newsted says he's proud of his former bandmates.
Robert Trujllo Reflects on Promise Made to Cliff Burton Upon Taking Metallica Job
The bassist reveals how he reached out to Burton before taking the Metallica job.
40 Years Ago: Cliff Burton Rehearses With Metallica for the First Time
Bell-bottom-clad bassist ended up taking them to new heights.
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.
When Anthrax’s Scott Ian Got Arrested with Metallica’s Cliff Burton
Guitarist and late bassist narrowly avoided drug trouble when cops didn't find their weed.
13 Rock + Metal Songs Written In Tribute To Late Musicians
Death can provide inspiration.