Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981. They are known for their aggressive music style and complex compositions, becoming one of the most successful and influential bands in the history of heavy metal.
Studio Albums
- Kill 'Em All (1983-07-25) LP
- Ride the Lightning (1984-07-27) LP
- Master of Puppets (1986-03-03) LP
- …And Justice for All (1988-08-25) LP
- Metallica (1991-08-12) LP
- Load (1996-06-04) LP
- Reload (1997-11-18) LP
- St. Anger (2003-06-05) LP
- Death Magnetic (2008-09-12) LP
- Hardwired… to Self-Destruct (2016-11-18) LP
Other Releases
- The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited (1987-08-21) EP
- Live Shit: Binge & Purge (1993-11-23) Live Box Set
- S&M (1999-11-23) Live Album
- Some Kind of Monster (2004-07-06) Soundtrack
- Lords of Summer (2014-03-18) Single
- Hardwired… to Self-Destruct (Deluxe Edition) (2017-11-10) LP
Band Line-up Over the Years
- James Hetfield – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
- Lars Ulrich – Drums
- Kirk Hammett – Lead Guitar
- Robert Trujillo – Bass Guitar
- Cliff Burton – Bass Guitar
- Jason Newsted – Bass Guitar
- Dave Mustaine – Lead Guitar (early member)