Metallica - Wikipedia
WEBIt was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. [1][2] 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 | Members, Songs, Albums, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Metallica, influential American heavy metal band that helped develop the subgenre speed metal in the early and mid-1980s and was known for pushing genre boundaries. Its best-known songs included ‘Battery,’ …
History | Metallica.com.
WEBMetallica, one of the biggest selling acts in American history, were born on October 28, 1981 when drummer Lars Ulrich and guitar player/singer James Hetfield got together via Ulrich’s LA Recycler newspaper ad. Soon, the two had recruited Hetfield’s friend and housemate Ron McGovney to play bass, Dave Mustaine to play lead guitar, and taken ...
James Hetfield - Wikipedia
WEBJames Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963) is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, co-founder, and a primary songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica. He is mainly known for his intricate rhythm playing, but occasionally performs lead guitar duties and solos both live and in studio.
M72 Extends Into 2025 | Metallica.com
WEB3 days ago · If you cannot join us for a full No Repeat Weekend, Single-Day Tickets to those shows will be available starting January 17, 2025. M72’s 2025 North American leg is produced by Live Nation and presented by new sponsor inKind. inKind rewards diners with special offers and credit back when they use the app …
Metallica.com
WEBSep 22, 2010 · The official Metallica website with all the latest news, tour dates, media and more. Join the Fan Club to become the Fifth Member of Meta...
The Enduring Metal Genius of Metallica - The New Yorker
WEBNov 28, 2022 · Metallica’s current lineup includes the singer and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield and the drummer Lars Ulrich, both of whom co-founded the band; the lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, who joined...
Metallica - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
WEBHeavy metal went mainstream thanks to Metallica. A thrashing Bay Area quartet fond of breakneck-speed riffs glinting with menace and aggression—owing to their affinity for new wave of British heavy metal bands—the group are responsible for some of the most brutal, enduring rock & roll albums of the ’80s and ’90s.
Metallica's new album, '72 Seasons,' has met critical acclaim ... - NPR
WEBApr 30, 2023 · On their new record 72 Seasons, Metallica proves they're still making inspired music for hardcore fans. For a metal band with many of its members approaching 60, that's no small feat.
What keeps Metallica going after 40 years of making music
WEBApr 14, 2023 · NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to bassist Robert Trujillo and founding drummer Lars Ulrich of the band Metallica about their latest album and their four decades of music-making.
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