With an estimated net worth reaching up to $1 billion as of 2023, Metallica’s financial journey mirrors their rise in the music world. From selling over 150 million albums to their philanthropic ventures, the band has not only shaped heavy metal but also mastered the art of financial success.
A look back at why Dave Mustaine was fired from Metallica, when it happened, and the unforgettable Metallica songs that carry his signature to this day.
Exploding from the speakers like a sledgehammer to the soul, Metallica’s “Sad But True” explores the darkness within us all.
Metallica’s Montreal concert in 1992 was set to be another roaring success. But a pyrotechnic misstep turned it into one of the most unforgettable moments in metal history.
Metallica, one of the biggest selling acts in American history, was born on October 28, 1981 when drummer Lars Ulrich and guitar player/singer James Hetfield got together via Ulrich’s LA Recycler newspaper ad.