Metallica, formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, is one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history. The original lineup consisted of James Hetfield (vocals/rhythm guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), Dave ...

When “Enter Sandman” was first written, it was a much darker story than it currently is. James Hetfield even initially argued not to change the lyrics. The Metallica hit is now one of the most ...

The band Metallica is known for many thrash metal masterpieces, but in 1991, they found mainstream superstardom with “Enter Sandman.” Known for its distorted guitar riff and screeching chorus, the ...

After releasing the complex and heavily progressive ...And Justice for All, Metallica believed their only remaining challenge was to write shorter, more commercial songs. They succeeded beyond their ...