Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, completed today by guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. One of the best-selling acts in music history - with over 125 million albums sold and nine Grammy Awards - they helped define thrash metal alongside the other 'Big Four' bands and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. Albums like Master of Puppets (1986) and the self-titled Black Album (1991) remain cornerstones of the genre, while tracks such as 'Enter Sandman' and 'Nothing Else Matters' have crossed far beyond the metal world.
Metallica's ReLoad (Remastered) deluxe box set - featuring 301 tracks across 15 CDs and 4 DVDs, including 245 previously unreleased recordings - is set for release on June 26, 2026 via Blackened Recordings.
The M72 World Tour's 2026 European leg kicked off in May, with the band playing 16 shows across 9 countries through July 5 in London, continuing the No Repeat Weekend format.
Metallica announced a Las Vegas Sphere residency titled 'Life Burns Faster', with shows running from October 2026 into early 2027.
Metallica's 2025 Spotify Wrapped revealed 2.2 billion streams from 93.9 million listeners across 184 countries - the equivalent of over 21,000 years of continuous playback.
The M72 World Tour was named Rock Tour of the Year for a second consecutive time at the 2026 Pollstar Awards, with the band also receiving the Road Warrior of the Year award.
A tribute to heavy metal legends - My'tallica performs the greatest hits of Metallica live.
Finnish group Apocalyptica presents interpretations of classic Metallica songs performed on violin and cello.
A rock show celebrating the greatest hits of hard rock and metal legends. An orchestra and vocalists will perform songs by Metallica, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Queen and many more.
Tribute act My'tallica brings the power of Metallica to HELLRAISER in Leipzig for a hard-hitting metal night.
Metakilla's tribute concert celebrating the classic songs of Metallica.
An orchestral concert celebrating Metallica's classic compositions in fresh symphonic interpretations.
Tribute bands celebrate two heavy metal icons — Metallica and Judas Priest — in a head-to-head rock night at Kulturweberei Finsterwalde.
My'tallica is a tribute band dedicated to Metallica, performing the group's biggest hits. Perfect for fans of classic heavy metal.
Tribute band My'tallica celebrates the legendary metal classics of Metallica.
Tribute band My'tallica will perform Metallica's greatest hits at the venue in Munich.
Tribute band Metakilla performs Metallica hits and classics at SPECTRUM CLUB in Augsburg.
A symphonic project celebrating Metallica's classic compositions. The orchestra performs the band's iconic songs in new orchestral arrangements.
Symphonic arrangements of Metallica's greatest hits performed by an orchestra. The project combines classical music with the band's iconic compositions in an elegant new arrangement.
A symphonic project celebrating Metallica's classic compositions. The orchestra performs the band's iconic songs in new orchestral arrangements.
Symphonic arrangements of Metallica's greatest hits performed by an orchestra. The project returns to Poland with concerts crafted for fans of the band's classical sound.
A symphonic tribute to the heavy metal legend. The orchestra performs iconic Metallica compositions in a new classical arrangement.
Symphonic arrangements of Metallica's greatest hits performed by an orchestra. The project combines classical music with the band's iconic compositions in an elegant new arrangement.
My'tallica is a tribute band celebrating the iconic group Metallica, performing their greatest hits with energetic flair.
Two tribute acts, one night: SAD pays homage to Metallica and MEGALIVE to Megadeth. A must-see for thrash metal fans in Düsseldorf.
Tribute band Mytallica showcases the best songs of Metallica at the Exil club.
Tribute band My'tallica delivers the greatest hits of Metallica for classic heavy metal fans.
My'tallica is a tribute band celebrating the iconic group Metallica, performing their greatest hits with energetic flair.
Tribute act My'tallica brings the power of Metallica's greatest hits to the HIRSCH stage in Nuremberg for a night of heavy metal.
A symphonic concert celebrating Metallica's classic compositions performed by a full orchestra.
A symphonic concert celebrating Metallica's classic compositions performed by a full orchestra.
Tribute act My'tallica brings the power of Metallica's greatest hits to the Rosenhof stage in Osnabrück.
My'tallica is a tribute band celebrating the iconic group Metallica, performing their greatest hits in authentic style.
Metakilla is a tribute band celebrating the iconic group Metallica, performing their greatest hits with energetic flair.
Tribute act My'tallica brings Metallica's greatest hits to Ingolstadt for a full-throttle heavy metal night.
