Metallica

Metallica is regarded as one of the most known metal bands in existence. They have contributed a great deal; in recent years, not so much, but as for their first 4 or 5 albums, they helped to define the metal world into what it has become. They are one of the “big 4”, bands that started thrash metal, along with Slayer, Anthrax, and Megadeth. They have gone through several line-up changes, but rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett are still contributing to the band after being together since 1983. Whether you like thrash or not, Metallica have a permanent spot in the metal hall of fame, having paved the way for countless bands. Now comes the difficult part where I have to recommend songs to listen to. Here goes nothing:

Recommended Works
Kill ‘Em All (LP)
Ride the Lightening (LP)
…And Justice for All (LP)
Master of Puppets (LP)
Metallica (LP)

Any album onward I cannot be bothered with.

Current Members
James Hetfield – rhythm guitar, lead vocals
Kirk Hammett – lead guitar, backing vocals
Robert Trujillo – bass, backing vocals
Lars Ulrich – drums, percussion

Former Members
Cliff Burton – bass, backing vocals
Jason Newsted – bass, backing vocals
Ron McGovney – bass
Dave Mustaine – lead guitar, backing vocals

Essential Tracks
Blackened
Hit the Lights
Orion
For Who the Bell Tolls
My Friend of Misery

Links
Wikipedia
Last.fm


There they are; Metallica.
-Brute-