“Lars and I spotted him headbanging at the Whiskey. ‘Let’s recruit that guitarist… oh wait, he’s on bass!’ This slender guy in bell bottoms was playing a wah solo. ‘Impressive, we need him!'”: James Hetfield reminisces about Metallica icon Cliff Burton’s legacy.]
“Ron Quintana, a metal enthusiast, compiled names for his fanzine. After Lars glimpsed that list, Ron settled on Metal Mania—but Metallica was included. Lars ‘appropriated’ it. For good: James Hetfield reminisces about Metallica’s early days when they cherished having just five fans.”]
!["Lars and I spotted him headbanging at the Whiskey. 'Let's recruit that guitarist… oh wait, he’s on bass!' This slender guy in bell bottoms was playing a wah solo. 'Impressive, we need him!'": James Hetfield reminisces about Metallica icon Cliff Burton's legacy.]](https://backingtracksfullcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lars-and-I-spotted-him-headbanging-at-the-Whiskey-Lets.jpg "\"Lars and I spotted him headbanging at the Whiskey. 'Let's recruit that guitarist… oh wait, he’s on bass!' This slender guy in bell bottoms was playing a wah solo. 'Impressive, we need him!'\": James Hetfield reminisces about Metallica icon Cliff Burton's legacy.] 1")
!["Ron Quintana, a metal enthusiast, compiled names for his fanzine. After Lars glimpsed that list, Ron settled on Metal Mania—but Metallica was included. Lars 'appropriated' it. For good: James Hetfield reminisces about Metallica's early days when they cherished having just five fans."]](https://backingtracksfullcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ron-Quintana-a-metal-enthusiast-compiled-names-for-his-fanzine-758x426.jpg "\"Ron Quintana, a metal enthusiast, compiled names for his fanzine. After Lars glimpsed that list, Ron settled on Metal Mania—but Metallica was included. Lars 'appropriated' it. For good: James Hetfield reminisces about Metallica's early days when they cherished having just five fans.\"] 2")
![Zakk Wylde reminisces about his last experiences with Ozzy Osbourne.]](https://backingtracksfullcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Zakk-Wylde-reminisces-about-his-last-experiences-with-Ozzy-Osbourne-758x426.jpg "Zakk Wylde reminisces about his last experiences with Ozzy Osbourne.] 3")
![Larry McCray reminisces about the night Stevie Ray Vaughan passed away.]](https://backingtracksfullcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Larry-McCray-reminisces-about-the-night-Stevie-Ray-Vaughan-passed-364x205.jpg "Larry McCray reminisces about the night Stevie Ray Vaughan passed away.] 4")
