Metallica

Heavy Metal Bands

Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Based in San Francisco for most of its career, the band is among the founding “big four” bands of thrash metal. Its current lineup includes Hetfield, Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo. Metallica has released eleven studio albums, including Master of Puppets, Metallica and 72 Seasons.

Formed: 1981, Los Angeles
Current lineup: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo
Latest album: 72 Seasons (2023)

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