The axe-meister himself Kirk Hammett adorns the cover showing you his third eye (!!) and long-time confidante Mark Paschke has written a great insiders view of the man, the myth and the owner of two lovely dogs called Darla and Hoku. Also featured in the issue is a very involved discusion with James about his recent trip to Russia. This was done before James entered rehabilitation, yet remains as frank and honest an interview as the man has given.

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