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Gear Review: Mesa Boogie Mark VII

This article is the first in a new series for Metallica Gear History - gear reviews. While numerous sites will undoubtedly write reviews...

Album Analysis: Load

An introductory note from the author and admin: This article will take a deep dive into the making of 1996s Load album. This is the first...

Gear Spotlight: The “Asshole” Marshall

Stories of legendary and iconic amps used by artists on popular studio albums go back to the earliest days of rock music. Eddie Van...

Album Analysis: Kill ‘Em All

An introductory note from the author and admin: This article is dedicated to the memory of Jonathan Zazula (“Johnny Z”), a music industry...

Album Analysis: I Disappear (Single from MI:2 Soundtrack)

Back in 1999, Metallica was on top of the music world. After the super smash album Metallica (Black Album) shredded the sales charts and...

Gear Spotlight: Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 Power Amp

When guitarists speak of “the Metallica sound,” there are a few iconic pieces of gear that always seem to dominate the conversation -...

James Hetfield’s Mesa Boogie “Crunchberries” Amp

Few amps have the mystique and prestige as Crunchberries. In this article, we take a detailed look at the amp and dispel the myths.

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