Metallica
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Metallica
1981 - 2026
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 (62)
The latest news
James HetfieldAMP™, | It's been a rough year for the guitarist, but at least he has his millions of dollars to ease the pain. 62-year-old James Hetfield has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2026.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 2027.Read It »
- Lars UlrichAMP™, | Sad news for Lars Ulrich fans as speculation had been rife that the Danish musician is about to announce his retirement from music, at age 62, with immediate effect.Read It »
- Kirk HammettAMP™, | Kirk Hammett was reported as dead earlier this week, causing concern among fans across the world. However, the February 2026 news has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports.Read It »
- Robert TrujilloAMP™, | Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Robert Trujillo, 61, and his partner had split up. Is the American musician really single again?Read It »
- Jason NewstedAMP™, | The 62-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 »