27 Years Ago: Metallica Release 'Load'27 Years Ago: Metallica Release 'Load'Their follow-up to 'The Black Album.' Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
40 Years Ago: Metallica Enter the Studio to Record 'Kill 'Em All'40 Years Ago: Metallica Enter the Studio to Record 'Kill 'Em All'On May 10, 1983, a metal revolution was underway.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
23 Years Ago: Metallica Go Symphonic With 'S&M' Release23 Years Ago: Metallica Go Symphonic With 'S&M' ReleaseMetallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
25 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Reload’25 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Reload’The second half of what was supposed to be a double album.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
15 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Death Magnetic’15 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Death Magnetic’Get the story to the follow-up to the panned 'St. Anger.'Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
32 Years Ago: Metallica Release 'The Black Album'32 Years Ago: Metallica Release 'The Black Album'On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica released their biggest selling disc, known as 'The Black Album' to fans.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
39 Years Ago - Metallica Release ‘Ride the Lightning’39 Years Ago - Metallica Release ‘Ride the Lightning’How would Metallica follow up 'Kill 'Em All'? On July 27, 1984, we got 'Ride the Lightning.'Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
Metallica's 'Some Kind of Monster' EP, 18 Years LaterMetallica's 'Some Kind of Monster' EP, 18 Years LaterOn July 13, 2004, Metallica released a limited-edition EP based around the 'St. Anger' track, "Some Kind of Monster."Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Celebrate the Anniversary of Metallica's First Orion Music + MoreCelebrate the Anniversary of Metallica's First Orion Music + MoreAs we celebrate the anniversary of Orion Music + More, dive deep into the festival with a free download of Metallica's epic soundcheck. Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
The Legacy of 'Metal Massacre,' 40 Years LaterThe Legacy of 'Metal Massacre,' 40 Years LaterImagine if Brian Slagel received the demo of "Hit the Lights" from Metallica and said, "Eh, I think I'll pass." Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong