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Machine Head's Robb Flynn Reflects on the Death of Metallica's Cliff Burton

Chad Childers — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:00:48 +0000

Metallica's Cliff Burton is one of the most beloved figures in the history of hard rock and metal and his memory lives on with the legacy of the band's early albums. One of the future rockers who was influenced by the work of Burton and his Metallica bandmates was Machine Head's Robb Flynn, who posted a new journal entry reflecting on what Burton meant to him in honor of the celebration of the bassist's birthday.

Cliff Burton Aria Pro II Signature Bass to Debut at 2013 NAMM Convention

Chad Childers — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:05:56 +0000

This is the time of year when musicians begin salivating, as the annual NAMM Convention is set for this coming weekend -- Jan. 24 - 27 -- in Anaheim. One of the items guaranteed to be turning some heads is the new Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass, designed with the consent of the late Metallica bassist's family and bandmates.

Metallica Offer Free Download of Classic Concert in Memory of Cliff Burton's Passing

Jeff Giles — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:30:10 +0000

Yesterday (Sept. 27) marked the 26th anniversary of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's shocking death, prompting an outpouring of memories from fans -- as well as a tribute from his surviving bandmates.

Remembering Cliff Burton

BJ Ragone — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:43:47 +0000

It was on this day in 1986 that original Metallica bass player Cliff Burton died tragically in a bus accident in Sweden. He would have been 49 years old. Cliff Burton first hooked up with the guys from Metallica in 1982 when the band he was in at the time, Trauma, was doing a gig [...]

Top 5 Killer Bass Players

WQBK — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:14:31 +0000

The bass player.. nobody thumps slaps and picks the bass like these guys. Top 5 in no particular order Oh sure, why should all the lead guitarists and drummers get all the credit. Bass players are key. They keep the groove going. #5) Les Claypool Les Claypool of Primus auditioned to join Metallica after the death [...]