Metallica Anniversaries

Their follow-up to 'The Black Album' arrived five years later. Revisit the story of Metallica's 'Load' album.

On May 10, 1983, a metal revolution was underway.

Metallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.

The second half of what was supposed to be a double album for Metallica.

After stumbling with critics on 'St. Anger,' how would Metallica rebound? 'Death Magnetic' offered an answer.

On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica finally became a mainstream commercial band after releasing their self-titled set that came to be known as 'The Black Album.'

How would Metallica follow up 'Kill 'Em All'? On July 27, 1984, we got 'Ride the Lightning.'

On July 13, 2004, Metallica released a limited-edition EP based around the 'St. Anger' track, "Some Kind of Monster."

As we celebrate the anniversary of Orion Music + More, dive deep into the festival with a free download of Metallica's epic soundcheck.

Imagine if Brian Slagel received the demo of "Hit the Lights" from Metallica and said, "Eh, I think I'll pass."