Metallica
Metallica is a four-piece heavy metal band from Los Angeles who were a key part of the 80's thrash metal scene. The band formed in 1981 when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement for musicians to set up a band with him.
He was joined by James Hetfield on rhythm guitar and vocals, Kirk Hammett on lead guitar and Cliff Burton on bass guitar. The band briefly had Dave Mustaine on guitar, but he was ejected from the group and later formed the band Megadeth. After Cliff Burton died in a road accident, he was replaced by Jason Newsted. Newsted left the band in 2001 - after a tenure lasting 14 years - prior to recording St Anger after four studio albums with the band. The current bassist for Metallica is Robert Trujillo.
The band released their latest album, Death Magnetic in September 2008.
Discography
Studio Albums
| Year | Album Title | Release date |
| 1983 | Kill 'Em All | 29 July 1983 |
| 1984 | Ride the Lightning | 27 July 1984 |
| 1986 | Master of Puppets | 3 March 1986 |
| 1988 | ...And Justice For All | 25 August 1988 |
| 1991 | Metallica | 13 August 1991 |
| 1996 | Load | 4 June 1996 |
| 1997 | ReLoad | 18 November 1997 |
| 2003 | St. Anger | 5 June 2003 |
| 2008 | Death Magnetic | 12 September 2009 |
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