Metallica were always metal to their core, but they came dangerously close to classic rock territory when going mainstream.
Their 1973 Tampa Stadium gig smashed attendance figures, drawing in a staggering 56,800 fans—a record at that time for a solo artist concert. Come 1979, Led Zeppelin headlined the Knebworth ...
Despite having shut down legions of authors and filmmakers interested in their story, the members of Led Zeppelin said yes to Bernard MacMahon. Why?