Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich.
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. It is one of the best-selling and most influential metal acts in history.
What it is
Metallica is a heavy and thrash metal band founded in Los Angeles in 1981. The current lineup includes James Hetfield (vocals, rhythm guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), Kirk Hammett (lead guitar), and Robert Trujillo (bass). The band has been based in San Francisco for most of its career.
Why it matters
Metallica helped define thrash metal and speed metal in the 1980s. Their 1991 album *Metallica* (the Black Album) is their best-selling release and one of the best-selling albums in American music history. The band remains a major live act, including regular tours in Canada.
Key details
Founders Hetfield and Ulrich met through a newspaper ad in 1981. Early bassist Cliff Burton died in a 1986 tour bus accident near Stockholm. The band continues to tour and release new music, maintaining a large global following.
In short
- Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by Hetfield and Ulrich.
- Current lineup: Hetfield, Ulrich, Hammett, Trujillo.
- Best-selling album: *Metallica* (the Black Album, 1991).
- Still active and touring.
Metallica has had a major following in Canada and has regularly toured Canadian cities, making it a significant live act for Canadian rock and metal audiences.
Quick questions
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MetallicaSupports: Current lineup, formation year, general band overview, and base in San Francisco.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/MetallicaSupports: Founding, principal members, Cliff Burton's death, and band history.
- Metallica — https://www.metallica.com/history/Supports: Official band history, formation date, founders, and early lineup.