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  James Hetfield

  Highest-Paid Guitarist in the World

  AMP™, 27-06-2026 | It's been a rough year for the guitarist, but at least he has his millions of dollars to ease the pain. 62-year-old James Hetfield has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2026.

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• Robert Trujillo

  Death Hoax says “Musician Dies at 61”

  AMP™, 23-06-2026 | Robert Trujillo was reported as dead earlier this week, causing concern among fans across the world. However, the June 2026 news has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports.

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• Jason Newsted

  Jason Newsted named “Sexiest Musician Alive”

  AMP™, 27-06-2026 | Jason Newsted, 63, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Musician Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its July 2026 issue out this week. For the second year in a row, our gorgeous hottie beat out some other equally hot men for the number one spot!

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• Kirk Hammett

  63-year-old Guitarist to Be a Dad?

  AMP™, 27-06-2026 | Speculation is rampant that Kirk Hammett is expecting a baby after long-time partner was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Friday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 63-year-old guitarist about to be a dad to a little boy or girl?

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• Lars Ulrich

  His Beloved Dog Recovering from Surgery

  AMP™, 23-06-2026 | Lars Ulrich’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Thursday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 62-year-old musician has received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as he offered his Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.

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• Metallica

  New Album and “Comeback” World Tour 2027?

  AMP™, 23-06-2026 | There have been strong rumors that Metallica are finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2027.

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