Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

On this day (April 29) in 2023, Metallica ’s 11 th studio album, 72 Seasons, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. It would be the first time since 1988 that one of their albums didn’t ...

Here is the favorite Metallica album of 33 big rock and metal musicians. Dave Grohl's introduction to Metallica came when he ordered Master of Puppets through the mail. Wrestler and Fozzy lead singer ...

This batch comes with attitude. Apple Music released entries 70-61 in its 100 Best Albums of all-time list Thursday. The collection includes two tentpole albums of rap with "All Eyez on Me" by Tupac ...

"It’s no secret that onstage, I’m a different person," James Hetfield said in a 2023 interview. "More shooting from the hip, more embracing the unknown up there. I wish I could do that better in ...