Metallica
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Metallica is an American thrash metal/heavy metal band known for establishing the thrash metal genre along with Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax (known as the "Big Four of Thrash Metal"). Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by guitarist and lead vocalist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich[1], they have become one of the most popular in-concert bands while selling about 90 million records worldwide.[2]
They have released a total of eight studio albums, the most well known being Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and Metallica, and in September 2008, the band released it's ninth album Death Magnetic.[3]
The band has come under criticism following their campaign to sue internet users who shared their music on Napster.
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Original lineup
Originally, the band consisted of;
- James Hetfield (Rhythm Guitar and vocals)
- Lars Ulrich (Drums)
- Dave Mustaine (Lead Guitar)
- Ron McGovney (Bass)
Kill 'Em All lineup
Before Metallica's first album was recorded, both McGovney and Mustaine were fired, Mustaine due to his struggles with alcohol and drugs, and McGovney due to his inability to get along with other members. Metallica hired Kirk Hammett to replace Mustaine, and Cliff Burton to replace McGovney. This would be known as the "classic" Metallica lineup.
After Master Of Puppets
After Master Of Puppets, widely believed to be Metallica's best album, bassist Cliff Burton died in a tour bus accident in Sweden. He was replaced with Jason Newsted.
St. Anger
Just before the recording of Metallica's 8th studio album, Newsted left the band, saying that he felt like he never quite fit in. Producer Bob Rock took over the duty of playing the bass for St. Anger.
Current lineup
- James Hetfield (guitars and vocals)
- Lars Ulrich (drums)
- Kirk Hammett (guitars)
- Robert Trujillo (bass)
Discography
- Kill 'Em All (1983)
- Ride the Lightning (1984)
- Master of Puppets (1986)
- ...And Justice for All (1988)
- Metallica (1991)
- Load (1996)
- ReLoad (1997)
- Garage Inc. (1998) - Cover album
- S&M (1999) - Live album with orchestral backup
- St. Anger (2003)
- Death Magnetic (2008)
References
- ↑ http://www.metallica.com/Band/history.asp
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artist/2q8c/
- ↑ http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=14828
