ARTISTMetallica

Metallica is a group formed in Los Angeles on October 28, 1981. The listed members include founding members James Hetfield, on guitar and lead vocals, and Lars Ulrich, on drums. Dave Mustaine was a member from 1981 to 1983, and Kirk Hammett joined in 1983. Cliff Burton played bass from 1982 to 1986, followed by Jason Newsted, who was a member from 1986 to 2001. Robert Trujillo joined in 2003.

The group’s albums include Kill ’Em All (1983), Ride the Lightning (1984), Master of Puppets (1986), and Metallica (1991). Later releases include Death Magnetic (2008) and Hardwired… to Self‐Destruct (2016). In 2011, Metallica released Lulu with Lou Reed; 72 Seasons followed in 2023.