In Los Angeles, in 1981, vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and Danish drummer Lars Ulrich formed Metallica. The band spent most of its career based in San Francisco. Their fast rhythms, instrumental passages and aggressive playing made them one of the “Big Four” of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Today's lineup includes lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo alongside the two founding members.
Metallica has released eleven studio albums, from fast thrash metal in the 1980s to more traditional heavy metal on the last two albums. These are the key milestones along the way.
The debut album, Kill 'Em All from 1983, is considered by many to be the first thrash metal album. The first commercial success came with the third album, Master of Puppets from 1986, considered one of the greatest metal albums of all time. It was followed by …And Justice for All from 1988, which earned the band its first Grammy Award nomination.
The fifth album, 1991's Metallica, also known as "The Black Album," was a turning point: the band moved away from its thrash roots and appealed to a wider audience. The album sold more than 16 million copies in the United States and is the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. It was also the band's first album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
After a period of experimenting with other styles and directions, Metallica returned to thrash with its ninth album, 2008's Death Magnetic. Its latest album, 72 Seasons, was released in 2023.
In 2000, Metallica led the lawsuit against the file-sharing service Napster, which ended in a settlement. The 2004 documentary Some Kind of Monster documented the difficult recording of 2003's St. Anger and the tensions within the band at the time. In 2009, Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and as of 2023, it had sold more than 163 million albums worldwide.
Metallica performs from October 2026 to June 2027 in the United States and Canada, and tickets are available for all 29 shows. The upcoming show is Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Yes. In 2026, Metallica performs at Sphere in Las Vegas in October and November, and at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on Thursday, November 19, and Saturday, November 21.
In January, February, and March 2027, Metallica returns to Sphere in Las Vegas, and in May and June they perform at stadiums in cities such as Vancouver, San Diego, and Cleveland. All the shows currently available to book are in the United States and Canada, with no shows in Europe or Israel.
All Metallica shows currently available to book are sold as ticket-only. The ticket provides admission to the show; you arrange the flight and accommodation yourself.
A ticket to a Metallica show is admission to the show only, on the date and at the venue listed on the show's page. If you want to check a specific detail about the ticket before booking, you can ask a representative.
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The journey to the show starts with choosing a hotel. It's best to stay somewhere with convenient public transportation to the Sphere or the stadium. On show day, it's a good idea to arrive at the venue or stadium early, as there are security checks at the entrance.
Yes. Metallica is performing at the Sphere in Las Vegas in October and November 2026, and at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on Thursday, November 19, 2026, and Saturday, November 21, 2026.
No. Metallica shows currently available to book are in the United States and Canada, from October 2026 through June 2027.
Entry to the concert only. You arrange the flight and accommodation yourself.
James Hetfield on vocals and guitar and Lars Ulrich on drums, who founded the band in 1981, alongside lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo.
72 Seasons, released in 2023.
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