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Metallica's lead singer, James Hetfield, is a member of the NRA and appears to hold some conservative views. He declined to publicly state his opinion of Donald Trump, n sharp contrast with rock stars who harshly criticize Trump.
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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>https://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>https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artist/2q8c/</ref>
Metallica's lead singer, James Hetfield, is a member of the [[NRA]] and appears to hold some [[conservative]] views.<ref name="Hetfield">https://metalinjection.net/politics/metallicas-james-hetfield-asked-his-opinion-on-donald-trump-hed-rather-not-say</ref> He declined to publicly state his opinion of [[Donald Trump]],<ref name="Hetfield"/> in sharp contrast with rock stars who harshly criticize Trump.
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>
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 came under criticism following their campaign to sue internet users who shared their music on Napster.
==Original lineup==
==Original lineup==