21 Years Ago: Metallica Go Symphonic With 'S&M' ReleaseMetallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.Jon Wiederhorn
23 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Reload’The second half of what was supposed to be a double album.Jon Wiederhorn
12 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Death Magnetic’Get the story to the follow-up to the panned 'St. Anger.'Jon Wiederhorn
32 Years Ago: Metallica Unleash '…And Justice for All'On Aug. 25, 1988, Metallica released '...And Justice For All,' their first album without Cliff Burton.Jon Wiederhorn
Metallica's 'Black Album': 8 Facts Only Superfans KnowOne of the most popular albums in the game.Lauryn Schaffner
29 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 Wiederhorn
36 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 Wiederhorn