Bursting (as ever) with exclusive photography and even more exclusive chat, the main focus of the issue was on Metallica's long-time management Q Prime, and managers Peter Mensch and Cliff Burnstein. Together with Lars Ulrich, all manner of band matters are discussed from a managerial angle. Also included is a group center-spread, taken literally days after the guys reconvened after their hiatus; look for Kirk's lunch in the frame, and see if you can guess the filling! Plus the usual much-loved departments...