The yellow, the black, and the unmistakable “M” have imprinted on millions of sub-consciences. And as 2023 draws to a close, from the tiniest avatar to the grandest mural, the 72 Seasons/M72 World Tour colors scream “Metallica” wherever you see them.
                    

                        Intense and deeply sensitive, Lee’s work is all about an instant connection through his subject’s eyes and the consequent energy that moment generates. His portraits, showing each band member in open, unfiltered, and vulnerable states, have taken on a following of their own. Such is the raw honesty in their depictions; every inch of their years lived, seen without compromise.
                    

                        Lars sits down with Steffan to reflect upon the process of creating an album and what it’s like to bring that work to life on the road.
                    

                        Aside from being one of the more decent human beings you could meet on this planet, Tony Squindo is something of a Renaissance man. Yes, yes, by now, his wonderful art has become well-known among the Metallica family. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see a man rich with a wide-ranging palette of experiences.
                    

                        
It’s no understatement to say Jason Gossman is the Swiss Army Knife of Metallica’s audio and production team. Gossman has become an indispensable part of many sonic situations, filling multiple roles, from helping run the Tuning Room on tour to organizing sessions with Rob Trujillo when both are in Southern California.