Metallica

Summary: Metallica is an American metal band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement in a local newspaper. Metallica's line-up has primarily consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, and lead guitarist Dave Mustaine. Dave was then fired due to alcoholism and drug addiction problems. His place took Kirk Hammett. They have changed several bassists such as Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton (died in an accident), Jason Newsted, and Robert Trujillo.

Filed under: hard rock, heavy metal, metal, rock, thrash metal

Similar Artists: Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer, Iron Maiden, Anthrax

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Photos: Live from the Fillmore, Metallica wraps up 30th birthday stand with Ozzy, Geezer, Mustaine, tribute to Burton
Published 12/11/2011 by Carly Carioli
Our fearless leader Brad Mindich is out in San Francisco with Metallica as the band

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[first listen] New Metallica track "Hate Train," unreleased from the Death Magnetic sessions
Published 12/6/2011 by Michael Christopher
Last night kicked off the first of four METALLICA shows -- open only to members

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Lou Reed & Metallica | Lulu
Published 10/28/2011 by BARRY THOMPSON
Warner Bros. (2011)

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Report: Metallica already working on post-Lulu album, 3D film
Published 10/27/2011 by Carly Carioli
The mega-polarizing Loutallica record isn't even out yet, and already that guy from Suicidal Tendencies

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Loutallica: The case for what will surely be the most derided album of the year
Published 10/25/2011 by Daniel Brockman
As Hallowe'en approaches, so does the impending release of Metallica's new album, Lulu, a double-CD