Metallica
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Los Angeles, California
- Active: 1981 - present
Biography
Formed in 1981, Metallica is an American band that codified the vocabulary of thrash metal with its aggressive musicianship, fast tempos, and intricate instrumentals. Early works such as *Master of Puppets* defined the genre through complex structures and social commentary, establishing the group as a technically formidable force. Their 1991 self-titled album marked a pivotal stylistic shift, streamlining their sound to achieve immense commercial success and bring heavy metal to a mainstream audience. The band's evolution from underground pioneers to global stadium act cemented their status as one of heavy music's most enduring and influential artists.
Genres
Metallica Discography
- Kill 'Em All (1983) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- Creeping Death / Am I Evil? / Blitzkrieg (1984) - Single - rated 4.03/5
- Ride the Lightning (1984) - Album - rated 4.21/5
- For Whom the Bell Tolls (1984) - Single - rated 4.13/5
- Fade to Black (1985) - Single - rated 4.29/5
- Master of Puppets / Welcome Home "Sanitarium" (1986) - Single - rated 4.3/5
- Master of Puppets (1986) - Album - rated 4.36/5
- The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited (1987) - EP - rated 2.84/5
- Creeping Death / Jump in the Fire (1987) - EP - rated 3.68/5
- ...And Justice for All (1988) - Album - rated 4.11/5
- One / The Prince (1989) - Single - rated 3.89/5
- Metallica (1991) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- Enter Sandman (1991) - Single - rated 3.22/5
- Load (1996) - Album - rated 2.95/5
- Reload (1997) - Album - rated 2.5/5
- Cunning Stunts (1998) - Album
- Garage Inc. (1998) - Compilation - rated 3.11/5
- Turn the Page (1998) - Single
- Fuel (1998) - Single
- The Unforgiven II (1998) - Single
- Live in London: Antipodean Tour Edition (1998) - Album
- Better Than You (1998) - Single
- Acoustic Metal (1998) - Album
- Nothing Else Matters (1999) - Album - rated 3.19/5
- S&M (1999) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- Die, Die My Darling (1999) - Single - rated 3.02/5
- Whiskey in the Jar (1999) - Single - rated 3.1/5
- No Leaf Clover (2000) - Single - rated 3.45/5
- Hero of the Day (2000) - Single - rated 2.86/5
- The Garage Remains the Same (2000) - EP - rated 3.13/5
- Frantic (2003) - Single - rated 3.01/5
- St. Anger (2003) - Album - rated 2.07/5
- Some Kind of Monster (2004) - EP - rated 3.39/5
- Death Magnetic (2008) - Album - rated 2.98/5
- The Day That Never Comes (2008) - Single - rated 3.11/5
- Beyond Magnetic (2011) - EP - rated 3.75/5
- Hardwired...to Self-Destruct (2016) - Album - rated 2.61/5
- Lux æterna (2022) - Single - rated 3.21/5
- 72 Seasons (2023) - Album - rated 2.19/5
Members
- James Hetfield - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1981–Present)
- Lars Ulrich - drums (1981–Present)
- Kirk Hammett - lead guitar, backing vocals (1983–Present)
- Robert Trujillo - bass, backing vocals (2003–Present)
- Cliff Burton - bass, backing vocals (1982–1986)
- Jason Newsted - bass, backing vocals (1986–2001)