Ben Apatoff

writer, author of “Metallica: The $24.95 Book”

Ben Apatoff on KCRW

KCRW looks back on Metallica’s most iconic and polarizing album with Ben Apatoff, author of “Metallica: The $24.95 Book.”

Metallica’s ‘The Black Album’ turns 30. New tribute album features diverse artists, including Yo-Yo Ma

KCRW looks back on Metallica’s most iconic and polarizing album with Ben Apatoff, author of “Metallica: The $24.95 Book.”

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