Metallica

Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, known for pioneering the thrash metal genre with fast tempos and aggressive musicianship. Their music often explores themes of anger, fear, and social issues.

News

Reload

Metallica Announces 'Reload' Re-Release and Residency

Metallica·Reload3 May

The band will re-release their seventh album 'Reload' on June 26, featuring unreleased material, and has scheduled a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere from October 2026 to March 2027.

New Release·NME
Metallica

Metallica Announces UK and European Tour Dates

Metallica3 May

The band will perform in Dublin, Glasgow, and Cardiff, culminating in two nights at the London Stadium in July.

Mentioned·NME
ReLoad

Metallica Announces Super Deluxe Box Set Reissue

Metallica·ReLoad28 Apr

The band will release a super deluxe box set reissue of their classic album on November 10, featuring previously unreleased tracks and exclusive memorabilia.

New Release·Consequence
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Releases

2025/04/24 Toronto, ONNo artwork
2025/04/24 Toronto, ON
2025/04/26 Toronto, ONNo artwork
2025/04/26 Toronto, ON
Kill ’Em All
Kill ’Em All
Ride the Lightning
Ride the Lightning
Master of Puppets
Master of Puppets
…And Justice for All
…And Justice for All
Metallica
Metallica
Load
Load
Reload
Reload
1999-12-29: Tropicana Field, Saint Petersburg, FL
1999-12-29: Tropicana Field, Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Anger
St. Anger
Death Magnetic
Death Magnetic
Lulu
Lulu
Hardwired… to Self‐Destruct
Hardwired… to Self‐Destruct
72 Seasons
72 Seasons
2025/11/08 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaNo artwork
2025/11/08 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
Denver, CO - June 27, 2025
Denver, CO - June 27, 2025
Denver, CO - June 29, 2025
Denver, CO - June 29, 2025

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