Metallica was already one of the most influential and well-known hard rock bands in the world by the early 1990s, but in 1991 ...

Make sure to say your prayers, because Metallica said so. In 1981, frontman James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich teamed up to form Metallica. Together with Kirk Hammett and original bassist Ron McGovney, ...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 26: Singer/guitarist James Hetfield of Metallica performs during a stop of the band's WorldWired Tour at T-Mobile Arena on November 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo ...

For Metallica, this marks the sixth time they have topped the album charts. The Billboard 200 has started adding track equivalent albums and streaming equivalent albums to their final totals, but in ...

What Metallica song got closest to reaching No. 1? To date, Metallica has released 16 songs that reached the Billboard Hot 100. Of these, seven reached the top 40: “The Day That Never Comes,” “One,” ...

Released on July 27, 1984, Ride the Lightning showcased a more ambitious sound than the band’s debut, blending blistering ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Metallica doesn’t need any help selling music. The hard rock outfit ...

This week, Metallica couldn't quite get over Godsmack for the No. 1 position on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. Godsmack's "Surrender," released Sept. 28 and still at the top of that chart ...

One of the heaviest band on the planets will soon be at one of the hottest places in the country. Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, ...

Metallica are throwing a new wrinkle into their M72 tour. This weekend, the band will play just one show in a North American city, instead of the two "no repeat" shows they've been playing since the ...