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Metallica
Metal Awards Rating
7.4/10
Based on 30 votes
One of the biggest and most influential metal bands of all time, Metallica defined thrash metal with albums like Master of Puppets and Ride the Lightning. Their evolution into hard rock with The Black Album expanded their reach, while their legacy as pioneers of heavy music remains undisputed.
Origin: Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre: Heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal, hard rock
Formed: 1981
Members: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo
Status: Active
Website: metallica.com