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Metallica

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Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. They rose from the Bay Area thrash scene with early albums like Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning, achieved mainstream success with 1991's Metallica (The Black Album), and have released a long-running and often debated catalog since.

Formed in 1981; core members (publicly verifiable) include James Hetfield (vocals, rhythm guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), Kirk Hammett (lead guitar) and Robert Trujillo (bass). Former notable members include Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted. Landmark albums include Kill 'Em All (1983), Ride the Lightning (1984), Master of Puppets (1986) and Metallica (1991).

A wide-ranging, often polarised set of reviews on Metallica collected on DeBaser. Critics here revisit the band's thrash origins, celebrate classics like Master of Puppets and debate later shifts (Black Album, Load/ReLoad, St. Anger). The overall mood is affectionate but frequently critical.

For:Fans of heavy metal and thrash, readers of album criticism, and DeBaser visitors interested in Metallica's career.

 Among the "Big Four" of thrash metal, alongside Slayer, Anthrax, and Megadeth.

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 And they’ve written unforgettable pages for crying out loud...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL...

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 CARVED UPON MY STONE, MY BODY LIE BUT STILL I ROAM.

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