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Well... welcome to Metallica's Den, where we talk about nothing but the Master Of Metal... Metalli-fuckin'-ca!!

The band was formed in the late 1970s, during that time these metal-head banging guys are still much more underground. With the original line-up of James Hetfield (rhythm guitar and vocals), Dave Mustaine (lead guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums) and Cliff Burton (bass), they shot big time during the 1980s. Mustaine, then known for his alcoholism, has stirred controversies with band mates and sometime during early 1980, rest of the guys have had enough of Mustaine and sacked him. Mustaine then eventually formed another heavy metal band which is known as Megadeth. Replacing Mustaine's position was Kirk Hammet, formerly from Exodus. After a few highly successful albums, including 'Master Of Puppets', 'Ride The Lightning' and 'Kill 'Em All', the band took on a tragic turn. Bassist Cliff Burton was killed in a bus accident at the end of 1980s. And Jason Newsted, the replacement, took over Burton's position and the new line-up came up with '....and Justice for All" album in 1989, which Newsted wrote a song in it, which is 'Blackened'..

In 1991, Metallica's black album hit the charts again with singles like 'Enter Sandman', 'The Unforgiven' and 'Nothing Else Matters'. After this highly successful album, the guys became dormant in producing albums. But still constantly on tour, they performed in the recent Lollapalooza concert festival and breaking the record of touring around the world non-stop. Soon after that, during mid-1996, Metallica released its latest album, Load. Apparently, these four guys have had their long tresses cut and started putting on make-ups and nail polish. The fans all over the globe have expressed anger and disappointment over the sudden and ridiculous change of Metallica. Even the music in 'Load' is an obvious difference from their past glory. But these four guys who are based in San Francisco, said that the change has nothing to do with the on-going alternative rock craze. Its just something they want to experience and experiment new and fresh changes. Anyway, news had it that they decided to have long hair again. Then of course, it is still yet to see. With songs like 'Until It Sleeps' and 'Mama Said' from the latest album, Metallica bagged the 1996 American Music Award under the 'Best Heavy Metal/Hard Rock group of the year' award, defeating Smashing Pumpkins and Stone Temple Pilots.

The latest album after 'Load', according to Lars Ulrich, drummer of the band, is scheduled for release during end of 1997 or early 1998. And it is said to be different from 'Load'. What most of the fans hope for the up-coming album is obvious, that these hard-rocking guys will bounce back in action with pure power heavy metal and not some soft, semi-sissy image slow rock music.

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