Metallica is one of the most iconic and influential heavy metal bands of all time, formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield. Known for their aggressive sound and complex musical compositions, they played a crucial role in shaping thrash metal, especially with their early albums like Kill 'Em All (1983) and Ride the Lightning (1984). Their 1991 self-titled album, often called The Black Album, marked a shift to a more mainstream sound and includes