Formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, Metallica has become one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold nearly 100 million albums worldwide and playing to millions of fans the world over. They have garnered numerous awards and accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, and three MTV Video Music Awards. In addition, their 1991 album, Metallica has been awarded the prestigious "Diamond Award" from the Recording Industry Association of America, given to those albums with U.S. sales of 10 million or more.
Their ninth studio album is Death Magnetic and is one of the most anticipated releases of 2008. Described as 10 epic rock tracks, Death Magnetic has been produced by rock legend Rick Rubin. Metallica remain as relevant as every and continue to push the boundaries of rock music and lead their genre. Devoted fans worldwide eagerly await the next sound from Metallica. Rock is back… in a big way.
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