Origin: Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres: Heavy metal, thrash metal, hard rock, speed metal
Years active 1981-present
Labels: Elektra, Vertigo, Megaforce, Warner Bros.
Associated acts:
Megadeth, Echobrain, Spastik Children, Leather Charm, Exodus, Trauma,
Flotsam and Jetsam, San Francisco Symphony, Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne,
Suicidal Tendencies, Lou Reed
Members:
James Hetfield - Lead vocals, Rhythm Guitar (1981-present)
Lars Ulrich - Drums (1981-present)
Dave Mustaine - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (1982-1983)
Kirk Hammett - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (1983-present)
Ron McGovney - Bass (1982)
Cliff Burton - Bass, Backing Vocals (1982-1986) (b.10.02.1962-d.27.09.1986)
Jason Newsted - Bass, Backing Vocals (1986-2001)
Robert Trujillo - Bass, Backing Vocals (2003-present)
Bold: current members
Other released: » Video Released, Music Videos, Singles, Demos & Other Appearances
Box Sets:
» The Good, the Bad and the Live - May 7 1990 - Format: LP
» Live Shit: Binge & Purge - November 23 1993 - Format: CS, VHS, DVD, CD
» Metallica: Vinyl Box Set - November 23 2004 - Format: LP
» The Metallica Collection - April 14 2009 - Format: DD (Digital Distribution)