Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1981. The band was founded by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. Metallica's fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer.
Here are a few key points about Metallica:
- Albums: Some of their most influential and commercially successful albums include "Kill 'Em All" (1983), "Ride the Lightning" (1984), "Master of Puppets" (1986), "...And Justice for All" (1988), and the more mainstream "Metallica" (commonly referred to as The Black Album, released in 1991).
- Iconic Songs: Some of their most well-known songs are "Enter Sandman," "Nothing Else Matters," "Master of Puppets," "One," and "Seek & Destroy."
- Awards and Achievements: Metallica has won numerous awards, including nine Grammy Awards, and has sold over 125 million albums worldwide. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
- Influence: Metallica is one of the most influential bands in heavy metal music. Their style has inspired countless other bands, and they continue to be a major force in the music industry.
- Notable Members: The current lineup includes James Hetfield (vocals, guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), Kirk Hammett (lead guitar), and Robert Trujillo (bass). Past members include Dave Mustaine (guitar), who went on to form Megadeth, and Cliff Burton (bass), who tragically died in a bus accident in 1986.
Metallica
Metallica Fan Quiz
1. What year was Metallica formed?
19791981
1983
1985
2. Who are the two founding members of Metallica?
Kirk Hammett and Lars UlrichJames Hetfield and Robert Trujillo
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
Dave Mustaine and Cliff Burton
3. Which Metallica album features the song "Enter Sandman"?
Ride the LightningMaster of Puppets
...And Justice For All
Metallica (The Black Album)
4. Which year was Metallica's album "Master of Puppets" released?
19841985
1986
1988
5. Who was the original lead guitarist of Metallica before Kirk Hammett joined the band?
Jason NewstedCliff Burton
Dave Mustaine
Ron McGovney
6. Which Metallica song was their first music video?
"One""Fade to Black"
"The Unforgiven"
"Sad but True"
7. What is the name of the bassist who tragically passed away in a bus accident in 1986?
Robert TrujilloJason Newsted
Cliff Burton
Ron McGovney
8. In which year did Metallica release their album "...And Justice for All"?
19861988
1990
1991
9. Which member of Metallica was famously kicked out of the band and later formed Megadeth?
Lars UlrichKirk Hammett
Dave Mustaine
Jason Newsted
10. What was the name of the controversial Metallica and Lou Reed collaborative album released in 2011?
LuluSt. Anger
Death Magnetic
Hardwired... to Self-Destruct