Cliff Burton

Metallica frontman James Hetfield spoke about his favorite non-Big Four thrash bands and what he’d say to Cliff Burton if possible.

We remember Metallica bassist Cliff Burton today (Feb. 10) on what would have been his 55th birthday.

Robert Trujillo paid tribute to deceased Metallica bassist Cliff Burton on a song off the band's new record, 'Hardwired... To Self-Destruct.'

Metallica's musical path would have been different in any number of ways if Cliff Burton's life hadn't been cut tragically short.

On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.

Metallica reflect in a promotional video for 'Back to the Front,' the new book focusing on their final album with Cliff Burton.

Cliff Burton's father, Ray, flips through the forthcoming 'Metallica: Back to the Front' photo book, a look back on the 'Master of Puppets' album and tour.

Today (Feb. 10), we remember Metallica bassist Cliff Burton on what would have been his 54th birthday. Also, longtime Elton John drummer Nigel Olsson turns 67 today.

Metallica were on top of the metal world in 1986. But the band's year ended with a crushing blow after bassist Cliff Burton died in a bus accident while touring overseas.

Today, Feb. 10 we remember Metallica bassist Cliff Burton on what would have been his 53rd birthday. Burton joined Metallica in 1982 playing on the bands first three studio albums. Sadly, he died in a bus accident in Sweden on Sept. 27 1986 while on tour with Metallica during their 'Master of Puppets' tour...