Metallica
Metallica (pronounced /mɛˈtælɨkə/) is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1981. The band was founded when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. Metallica's line-up has primarily consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, while going through a number of bassists (Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted). The spot is currently held by Robert Trujillo. The band's original lead guitarist, before Hammett, was current Megadeth guitarist and lead vocalist Dave Mustaine.
Metallica's early releases included fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship that placed them as one of the "big four" of the thrash metal subgenre alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax during the genre's development into a popular style. The band earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and critical ...
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Metallica discography
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Cunning Stunts good
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King Nothing good
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Live Shit: Binge and Purge masterpiece
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The Unforgiven good
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2 of One good
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One good
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Harvester of Sorrow excellent
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Cliff 'Em All! excellent
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Garage Days Re-Revisited excellent
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Fade to Black good
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Creeping Death excellent
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Whiplash good
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No Life 'til Leather excellent
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Hit the Lights good
- Country: United States
- Genres: Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal
- Years: 1982 - 2010
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