Metallica

At least commercially, Metallica is one of the most successful metal bands ever, and certainly the most successful of the "thrash metal" bands that emerged in the early 1980s. After the success of their video for the epic single "One" on MTV in 1989, the band followed up with their self-titled "Black album" (so nicknamed for its all-black cover), which went on to sell nearly 15 million copies as of 2008.

On April 4, 2009, Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.People: Metallica 'Psyched' for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction (April 4, 2009) Ex-bassist Jason Newsted joined current members on stage to accept the award, along with the late bassist, Cliff Burton's father. Following acceptance speeches, Metallica played "Master of Puppets" and "Enter Sandman."MTV.com: Metallica Shred The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (April 5, 2009)

In March 2009, Metallica were forced to cancel a concert in Stockholm, Sweden after frontman James Hetfield was admitted into the hospital with food poisoning. Drummer Lars Ulrich said the show would be rescheduled in May.NME:Metallica show cancelled after James Hetfield hospitalised (March 9, 2009)

• 1983: Kill 'Em All
• 1984: Ride the Lightning
• 1986: Master of Puppets
• 1988: ...And Justice for All
• 1991: Metallica
• 1996: Load
• 1997: ReLoad
• 2003: St. Anger
• 2008: Death Magnetic

On April 14th, Metallica will be releasing their entire discography, 163 songs total, on iTunes as a digital box set titled The Complete Metallica.Metallica.com Digital Box Set Coming to iTunes The Metallica-themed Guitar Hero video game will be released on March 29th. The game features 49 Metallica originals and 28 additional songs from other artists picked by the band.Blabbermouth.net: Guitar Hero: Metallica: Complete Track Listing Revealed (January 23, 2009)

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