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Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. Metallica rose to fame with its 1991 self titled album, and the 1986 release Master of Puppets has been said by critics to be one of the most influential and "heaviest" thrash metal albums. The band has released eight studio albums, two live albums, two EPs, nine videos, and are working on a ninth studio album

Formed by drummer Lars Ulrich posting an advertisement in the local paper – The Recycler – Metallica's first line-up consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, lead guitarist Dave Mustaine, and bassist Ron McGovney. McGovney and Mustaine were kicked out of the band, and guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Cliff Burton replaced them. The ejection of Mustaine resulted in a long-running feud between Metallica and his band Megadeth. In 1986 Metallica's tour bus skidded out of control, and Burton was crushed under the bus resulting in his death. Jason Newsted replaced him, although he left the band in 2001 and was replaced by Robert Trujillo in 2003.

Metallica has become one of the most commercially successful and influential musical acts of recent decades. The band has sold more than 90 million records worldwide, including 57 million in the United States. The band's 1991 Metallica album has sold over 14 million copies making it the 25th highest selling album in the United States. The band has won seven Grammy Awards, and have topped the Billboard 200 four times.

Kill 'Em All (1983)
Ride the Lightning (1984)
Master of Puppets (1986)
...And Justice for All (1988)
Metallica (1991)
Load (1996)
ReLoad (1997)
St. Anger (2003)