How many Metallica releases are on Riffiter?

89 releases are catalogued, spanning 1983 to 2026.

When was Metallica formed?

Metallica formed in 1981, in Los Angeles, USA.

What genre is Metallica?

Metallica is catalogued under Thrash Metal.

What is the most recent Metallica release on Riffiter?

Fuel (Remastered), released in 2026.

What awards has Metallica won?

Metallica has 2 award wins on record, including Grammy Awards (1×), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1×).

Artist

Metallica

Metallica is a thrash metal artist from Los Angeles, USA formed in 1981. 89 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Thrash Metal · Los Angeles, USA · Best thrash metal albums

89
Releases: 1983–2026
Active years: 1981
Formed

Discography

53

Singles & EPs

36

Honors

2

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Grammy Awards
- 1990 · Best Metal Performance
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2009

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About

Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California. Metallica was formed in 1981 when vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield responded to an advertisement posted by drummer Lars Ulrich in a local newspaper. The band's current line-up comprises founding members Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Lead guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. Metallica collaborated over a long period with producer Bob Rock, who produced all of the band's albums from 1990 to 2003 and served as a temporary bassist between the departure of Newsted and the hiring of Trujillo. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship placed them as one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Anthrax, Megadeth, and Slayer. The band earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and won critical acclaim with its first four albums; their third album Master of Puppets (1986) was described as one of the most influential and heaviest of thrash metal albums. Metallica achieved substantial commercial success with its eponymous fi…

Metallica in brief

How many Metallica releases are on Riffiter?: 89 releases are catalogued, spanning 1983 to 2026.
When was Metallica formed?: Metallica formed in 1981, in Los Angeles, USA.
What genre is Metallica?: Metallica is catalogued under Thrash Metal.
What is the most recent Metallica release on Riffiter?: Fuel (Remastered), released in 2026.
What awards has Metallica won?: Metallica has 2 award wins on record, including Grammy Awards (1×), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1×).