Metallica Anniversaries

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."

Back in June 1982, one of history's seminal heavy-metal compilation albums, Metal Massacre, came out.

Their follow-up to 'The Black Album.'

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

On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica released their biggest selling disc, known as 'The Black Album' to fans.

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

Metallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.

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

Get the story to the follow-up to the panned 'St. Anger.'