Metallica72 Seasons
Directed by Tim Saccenti
72 Seasons by Metallica is the explosive title track from their 2023 album, returning to thrash metal roots with a modern edge. The video features…
MetallicaShadows Follow
Directed by Tristan Zammit
Metallica's official music video for "Shadows Follow" from the album "72 Seasons".
MetallicaScreaming Suicide
Directed by Tim Saccenti
"Screaming Suicide" finds Metallica confronting mental health with the blunt force their thrash roots demand, even as the song itself operates in their more deliberate,…
MetallicaLux Æterna
Directed by Tim Saccenti
Lux Æterna by Metallica is a fast-paced thrash revival track, channeling the spirit of their early years with fresh energy. The video features the band…
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VH1’s When Metallica Ruled The World (2005) [Full TV Special]
Directed by Documentary
“When Metallica Ruled The World” is a 2005 VH1 documentary chronicling Metallica’s rise, dominance, and influence in rock history. Featuring archival footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes…
MetallicaEnter Sandman
Directed by Wayne Isham
Enter Sandman is one of Metallica’s most iconic tracks, launching their mainstream breakthrough. The video, directed by Wayne Isham, features nightmare-fueled imagery, religious symbolism, and…
Formed 1981 · Los Angeles, USA · thrash metal, heavy metal music · Warner Bros. Records
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. It was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, and bassist Robert Trujillo. Former members of the band are bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff… via Wikipedia
Band Members: Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, Jason Newsted, Cliff Burton
Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for “Stone Cold Crazy”
Discography
Metallica’s studio albums / EPs · 12
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In the press
12 articles about Metallica from our favourite music publications
Loudwire
5d ago
Metallica Set Sixth Big Record on Current 'M72' Tour
Metallica continue to break attendance records while out on their 'M72' World Tour in Europe. Continue reading…
Loudwire
5d ago
The Magic Moment Amy Lee Shared With Her Son at Metallica Show
Metal's biggest band was remarkably cool to their openers. Continue reading…
Consequence
1w ago
Metallica Cover Rammstein’s “Sonne” in Berlin: Watch
Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett performed the song by the German band as their "doodle" of the evening. Metallica Cover Rammstein’s “Sonne” in Berlin: Watch Langdon Hickman
Loudwire
1w ago
Metallica Set Yet Another Record While on 2026 Tour
Metallica continue to set new attendance marks with their Saturday show at Berlin's Olympiastadion eclipsing 94,000 people. Continue reading…
Brooklyn Vegan
2w ago
Hear Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo cover Radiohead, Green Day, Metallica, Dolly Parton, Guns N’ Roses & more
Weezer have an arena tour coming up this fall and a new album in the works, and in a move that doesn’t seem strictly related to either, Rivers Cuomo has uploaded a bunch of old covers to his YouTube…
Loudwire
4w ago
Metallica Made Concert History at First Show of 2026
They drew an enormous crowd at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. Continue reading…