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Cliff Burton Biography Gets Expanded Third Edition
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Cliff Burton Biography Gets Expanded Third Edition

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Metallica’s debut studio album, “Kill ‘Em All.” To coincide with the event, Joel McIver’s definitive biography of bassist Cliff Burton is getting a new edition.

Super7 Unveils Cliff Burton ULTIMATES! Figure
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Super7 Unveils Cliff Burton ULTIMATES! Figure

Collectibles company Super7 is celebrating the late Cliff Burton’s birthday this year by unveiling a new figure of him. The Cliff Burton ULTIMATES! Figure stands seven inches tall and captures all the details of the bass icon.

Cliff Burton Day Stream Announced for 2023
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Cliff Burton Day Stream Announced for 2023

While many bassists celebrate Cliff Burton every day, they’ll have more of a reason on February 10th. The 6th annual Cliff Burton Day will take place on what would be the late Metallica bass man’s 61st birthday.

Limited Edition Cliff Burton “Cliff ‘Em All” IPA Beer Unveiled
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Limited Edition Cliff Burton “Cliff ‘Em All” IPA Beer Unveiled

The last few years have seen many metal icons teaming up with beer manufacturers for special brews. Continuing that trend is KnuckleBonz, Inc. and Calicraft Brewing Co., which have teamed with the estate for the Cliff Burton “Cliff ‘Em All” IPA.

Cliff Burton Museum to Open May 14th
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Cliff Burton Museum to Open May 14th

It’s been nearly thirty-six years since Metallica’s fateful bus accident that ended Cliff Burton’s life in Sweden. A memorial stone was placed at Dörarp near the site of the crash back in 2006, but now a full museum is opening on May 14th.

Bass Players To Know: Cliff Burton
Bass Players To Know

Bass Players To Know: Cliff Burton

Ryan’s new “Bass Players to Know” starts this way: “Four years, three records, and a legacy that lives on forever.” The bass player is Cliff Burton. Check out what Ryan has to say, and share your favorite tracks featuring Cliff.

Metallica: To Live Is To Die, Live
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Metallica: To Live Is To Die, Live

Metallica is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album …And Justice For All by posting live versions of each song from the album. They’ve just posted a clip of “To Live is To Die” from its first ever (and only) full-length live performance in 2011. The song is mostly instrumental and was written as a tribute to Cliff Burton, who...

Ron McGovney Opens Up About Being Replaced in Metallica by Cliff Burton
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Ron McGovney Opens Up About Being Replaced in Metallica by Cliff Burton

The legendary Cliff Burton is often thought to be Metallica’s first bassist since he is featured on all the early recordings. It was, however, Ron McGovney who first held down the low end in the band. McGovney recently opened up about the transition to Burton as Metallica’s bassist in a new interview on Chris Jericho’s Talk is Jericho podcast. McGovney...

Cliff Burton Documentary: The Salvation Kingdom
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Cliff Burton Documentary: The Salvation Kingdom

The late, great Cliff Burton is the subject of a new documentary called The Salvation Kingdom. The 93-minute video is an intimate look at Burton as a person largely based on interviews with his sister, Connie. It covers the bassist’s childhood, his hobbies, his practicing, his beliefs, and more. “He would go into a state of mind and of spirit...

Hal Leonard Releases “Metallica: 1983-1988 Bass Play-Along” Book
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Hal Leonard Releases “Metallica: 1983-1988 Bass Play-Along” Book

Hal Leonard’s Bass Play-Along series has gotten a little more metal thanks to their latest release: Metallica: 1983-1988: Bass Play-Along Volume 21. Fans will recognize that the date range means the majority of the transcriptions are of bass lines by the late, great Cliff Burton. Jason Newsted’s bass line for “One” off of …And Justice For All is also in...

Metallica: Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth), Live in Chicago 1983
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Metallica: Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth), Live in Chicago 1983

On February 10th each year we celebrate Cliff Burton’s birthday. But this year is special: it’s officially Cliff Burton Day. That’s why we’re observing the holiday with a live performance of the legendary Metallica bassist’s most famous bass solo composition, “Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth).” Recorded live at the Metro in Chicago during a 1983 performance, the clip shows Burton ripping through...

Cliff Burton Day Announced For February 10th
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Cliff Burton Day Announced For February 10th

Mark your calendars: Cliff Burton Day is set for February 10th. After fans started a petition on Change.org, the late Metallica bassist’s home town of Castro Valley will recognize the bassist on his birthday this year. Metallica announced the news on Twitter. “IT’S OFFICIAL! The Board of Supervisors from Alameda County has just proclaimed February 10, 2018, which would have...