Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist-guitarist James Hetfield, Metallica reshaped the sound of modern heavy metal.

Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist-guitarist James Hetfield, Metallica reshaped the sound of modern heavy metal.

Alongside Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo, the band built a reputation for technical precision and explosive stage presence.

Alongside Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo, the band built a reputation for technical precision and explosive stage presence.

Their 1986 album Master of Puppets is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal records ever made.

Their 1986 album Master of Puppets is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal records ever made.

The self-titled 1991 release Metallica, known as The Black Album, turned them into global superstars with mainstream crossover success.

The self-titled 1991 release Metallica, known as The Black Album, turned them into global superstars with mainstream crossover success.

Anthems like Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matters expanded their audience far beyond metal loyalists

Anthems like Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matters expanded their audience far beyond metal loyalists

The band was a pioneer of thrash metal, influencing generations of artists across rock and extreme music genres.

The band was a pioneer of thrash metal, influencing generations of artists across rock and extreme music genres.

Tragedy struck in 1986 with the death of original bassist Cliff Burton, a defining and emotional turning point in their history

Tragedy struck in 1986 with the death of original bassist Cliff Burton, a defining and emotional turning point in their history

Metallica’s relentless touring schedule has made them one of the highest-grossing live acts in music history

Metallica’s relentless touring schedule has made them one of the highest-grossing live acts in music history

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, their cultural impact spans four decades

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, their cultural impact spans four decades

From underground metal clubs to sold-out stadiums worldwide, Metallica remains one of the most influential bands in heavy music

From underground metal clubs to sold-out stadiums worldwide, Metallica remains one of the most influential bands in heavy music

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