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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<ref>http://www.metallica.com/Band/history.asp</ref>, they are one of the most popular in-concert bands while selling about 90 million records worldwide.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artist/2q8c/</ref>

'''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,<ref>http://www.metallica.com/Band/history.asp</ref> they are one of the most popular in-concert bands while selling about 90 million records worldwide.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artist/2q8c/</ref>

They have released a total of eight studio albums, the most well known being <i>Ride the Lightning</i>, <i>Master of Puppets</i>, and <i>Metallica</i> (The Black Album). In September 2008, the band released its ninth album, <i>Death Magnetic</i>.<ref>http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=14828</ref>

They have released a total of eight studio albums, the most well known being ''Ride the Lightning'', ''Master of Puppets'', and ''Metallica'' (The Black Album). In September 2008, the band released its ninth album, ''Death Magnetic''.<ref>http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=14828</ref>

The band has come under criticism following their campaign to sue internet users who shared their music on Napster.

The band has come under criticism following their campaign to sue internet users who shared their music on Napster.

==After Master Of Puppets==

==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 [[Flotsam and Jetsam's ]] bassist, Jason Newsted who left after making his one and only album with them [[Doomsday For The Deciever]].

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 [[Flotsam and Jetsam's]] bassist, Jason Newsted who left after making his one and only album with them [[Doomsday For The Deciever]].

==St. Anger==

==St. Anger==

*"Lulu" (2011) - Collaboration with Lou Reed providing spoken-word vocals

*"Lulu" (2011) - Collaboration with Lou Reed providing spoken-word vocals

==See Also==

==See also==

* [[Essay:List of celebrities who support the Second Amendment]]  

* [[Essay:List of celebrities who support the Second Amendment]]  

* [[Essay:List of celebrities against Second Amendment]]

* [[Essay:List of celebrities against Second Amendment]]

*[http://www.metallica.com/ Official Metallica Website]

*[http://www.metallica.com/ Official Metallica Website]

[[Category : Metal Bands]]

[[Category:Metal Bands]]

[[Category : Pro Second Amendment]]

[[Category:Pro Second Amendment]]