Metallica

Metallica

Metallica is an American heavy metal band. It was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, and bassist Robert Trujillo. Former members of the band are bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton, and Jason Newsted, and guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica in 1983. Metallica first found commercial success with the release of its third album, Master of Puppets, which is often cited as one of the best metal albums of all time. The band's next album,...And Justice for All, gave Metallica its first Grammy Award nomination.

Data Source : Wikipedia

• Entity:  Musician

• Origin:  Los Angeles, California, U.s.
• Genres:  Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, Hard Rock
• Years active:  1981–Present
• Labels:  Megaforce, Elektra, Vertigo, Warner Bros, Blackened
• Website:  Metallica.com
• Members:  James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo
• Past members:  Ron Mcgovney, Dave Mustaine, Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted
• Wikidata description:  American Heavy Metal Band
• Wikidata label:  Metallica
• Wikidata aliases:  Metallica

• Related Topics:  Metallica Category, Megaforce Records Artists, Thrash Metal Musical Groups From California, Vertigo Records Artists, Kerrang! Awards Winners, Nme Awards Winners, Musical Groups From The San Francisco Bay Area, Heavy Metal Musical Groups From California, Elektra Records Artists, Musical Groups From San Francisco, Universal Music Group Artists