Metallica
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Metallica
1981 - 2025
Quick Facts
- Name: Metallica
- Genre: American rock band
- Origin: Los Angeles, 1981
Notable Members
- Kirk Hammett (63)
- James Hetfield (62)
- Jason Newsted (62)
- Robert Trujillo (61)
- Lars Ulrich (61)
The latest news
Robert TrujilloAMP™, | Sad news for Robert Trujillo fans as speculation had been rife that the American musician is about to announce his retirement from music, at age 61, with immediate effect.Read It »- Jason NewstedAMP™, | Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Jason Newsted, 62, and his partner had split up. Is the American musician really single again?Read It »
- MetallicaAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that Metallica are finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2026.Read It »
- James HetfieldAMP™, | James Hetfield, 62, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Guitarist Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its January 2026 issue out this week. For the second year in a row, our gorgeous hottie beat out some other equally hot men for the number one spot!Read It »
- Kirk HammettAMP™, | Kirk Hammett’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Friday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 63-year-old guitarist has received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as he offered his Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.Read It »
- Lars UlrichAMP™, | The 61-year-old musician is said to have been secretly practising ‘Gangnam Style’ steps, after singer PSY has invited him to join in the famous dance earlier this year.Read It »