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 (63)
- Robert Trujillo (61)
- Lars Ulrich (62)
The latest news
Kirk HammettAMP™, | Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Kirk Hammett, 63, and his partner had split up. Is the American guitarist 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 2027.Read It »
- Lars UlrichAMP™, | According to a well-placed source, Lars Ulrich is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the musician's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.Read It »
- Robert TrujilloAMP™, | Robert Trujillo, 61, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Musician Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its June 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 »
- 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 »
- Jason NewstedAMP™, | On Saturday morning the Sun-Times reported the 63-year-old musician Jason Newsted and his girlfriend, to be shopping for engagement rings. Naturally, the article sent the Facebook and Twitter into a frenzy.Read It »