Cliff Burton

Five men have held down the low end for Metallica. Here's a look at who's played the most shows.

Inspired by a fan's petition to the county board of supervisors, late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's hometown has designated Feb. 10 as "Cliff Burton Day."

Cliff Burton's father has been quietly donating the royalty checks he receives to a scholarship at his son's old high school.

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

As a young musician, Cliff Burton dreamed of a time when he'd be able to provide a better life for his parents through his art. Three decades after his death, that dream is still coming true.

Metallica treated a small group of lucky New York City fans to a special intimate concert at Webster Hall last night.

During the days leading up to the 30th anniversary of founding Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's tragic death, frontman James Hetfield shared his perspective on that loss.

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

On March 5, 1983, a scruffy crew of acne-afflicted youths going by the conspicuous band name of Metallica took a major step toward becoming the kings of thrash metal when they mounted a stage for the first time alongside new bassist Cliff Burton.

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.