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Formation and Early Years

Founded: 1981 in Los Angeles, California, United States https://kids.britannica.com/students/...
Original lineup:
James Hetfield (vocals, guitar)
Lars Ulrich (drums)
Dave Mustaine (lead guitar)
Cliff Burton (bass guitar)

Lineup changes:
Dave Mustaine was fired in 1983 and replaced by Kirk Hammett https://guitar.com/news/music-news/da...
Cliff Burton died in a bus accident in 1986 and was replaced by Jason Newsted https://www.britannica.com/biography/...
Jason Newsted left the band in 2000 and was replaced by Robert Trujillo

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Band Members

James Hetfield
Full name: James Alan Hetfield
Born: August 3, 1963, in Downey, California, United States https://www.famousbirthdays.com/peopl...
Married: Francesca Hetfield (since 1997) https://blabbermouth.net/news/james-h...
Children: Three https://consequence.net/2023/04/metal...
Career highlights:
Co-founder and frontman of Metallica
One of the most influential guitarists and vocalists in heavy metal history https://www.allmusic.com/artist/james...
Has written or co-written many of Metallica's most iconic songs https://www.songfacts.com/facts/metal...

Lars Ulrich
Full name: Lars Ulrich
Born: December 26, 1963, in Gentofte, Denmark https://blabbermouth.net/news/metalli...
Married: Jessica Miller (since 2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lars_Ul...
Children: Three https://www.wearethepit.com/2022/07/t...
Career highlights:
Co-founder and drummer of Metallica
One of the most respected and influential drummers in heavy metal history

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Known for his energetic and powerful drumming style

• Watch How Lars Ulrich Drums With 2 Fe...

Kirk Hammett
Full name: Kirk Lee Hammett
Born: January 18, 1962, in San Francisco, California, United States https://www.famousbirthdays.com/peopl...
Married: Lani Hammett (since 1988) https://news.amomama.com/298288-kirk-...
Children: Three https://consequence.net/2023/04/metal...
Career highlights:
Lead guitarist of Metallica since 1983
One of the most popular and respected guitarists in heavy metal history https://www.allmusic.com/album/recove...
Known for his unique and melodic guitar style

• TOP 10 Kirk Hammett Guitar Solos | +T...

Robert Trujillo
Full name: Robert Trujillo
Born: October 17, 1964, in Santa Monica, California, United States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...
Married: Chloe Trujillo (since 2001) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...
Children: Two https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...
Career highlights:
Bassist of Metallica since 2003
One of the most experienced and versatile bassists in heavy metal history https://www.allmusic.com/artist/rober...
Known for his aggressive and funky bass playing

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Studio albums
Kill 'Em All (1983)
Units sold: 3.5 million
Revenue: $17.5 million
Awards: None
Ride the Lightning (1984)
Units sold: 8 million
Revenue: $40 million
Awards: None
Master of Puppets (1986)
Units sold: 16 million
Revenue: $80 million
Awards: Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance
...And Justice for All (1988)
Units sold: 15 million
Revenue: $75 million
Awards: Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance
Metallica (1991)
Units sold: 22 million
Revenue: $110 million
Awards: Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Load (1996)
Units sold: 15 million
Revenue: $75 million
Awards: None
Reload (1997)
Units sold: 16 million
Revenue: $80 million
Awards: None
St. Anger (2003)
Units sold: 5 million
Revenue: $25 million
Awards: None
Death Magnetic (2008)
Units sold: 7.5 million
Revenue: $37.5 million
Awards: Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance
Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016)
Units sold: 5 million
Revenue: $25 million
Awards: Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance
72 Seasons (2023)
Units sold: 2 million
Revenue: $10 million
Awards: None