Jan 28, 2022
As part of the 40th Anniversary celebrations, Ross Halfin was the subject of a 90-minute Q&A conversation with So What! Editor Steffan Chirazi. Ostensibly to discuss Halfin’s book documenting Metallica’s Black album era – Metallica: The Black Album In Black & White – the conversation also looked back over Halfin’s career, focusing on his decades of work with the band. Kirk Hammett dropped in for a chat too, and the audience chipped in with several questions of their own. An engaging and entertaining view of what it’s been like being Metallica’s principal photographer from the early days, fire up that kettle or pour yourself that refreshment and settle in for the ride.
For those who were there, you came from all over Greece, not just Athens. And you came from all over the world, not just Europe. Some of you have been going to see Metallica for 40-plus years, and some of you were seeing your first-ever Metallica gig live and joining the family.
Some words and photos to look back on the year that was from So What! Editor Steffan Chirazi.
Dominic Padua (aka Dom Chi) does many things very well, including the art of marbling. Steffan Chirazi visits his Sebastopol, CA, studio to learn more.