Q brings you phenomenal images of one of the world's greatest bands.
For more than twenty years, celebrated rock photographer Ross Halfin has been granted unprecedented access to this month's cover stars, Metallica. A ground-breaking band of staggering excess, his images have captured the sheer scale of their achievements and the relentless drama of their monumental live shows.
For an exclusive interview with Metallica see the new issue of Q magazine, on sale 1 July For more of Ross Halfin's photography see www.rosshalfin.co.uk
Oska, Japan, November 1986. First tour with new bassist Jason Newsted (second right) who joined less than a month earlier.