Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Metallica maintains a near-perfect presence on the Billboard charts ...

But it was Metallica’s third album, once again produced by Flemming Rasmussen and their first for Elektra Records, that took things in a new direction and helped them break them out worldwide. And the ...

Not only is the pint-sized shredder a talented rock guitarist, but she also managed to incorporate elements of traditional Indian music into her cover. Specifically, a segment of the song was played ...