Metallica

Thrash pioneers who scaled underground speed-metal intensity into the largest metal institution on earth.

Biography

Thrash pioneers who scaled underground speed-metal intensity into the largest metal institution on earth.

Influence

Brought thrash to stadiums; the Black Album debate still structures arguments about metal authenticity versus mass craft.

Historical context

Thrash pioneers who scaled underground speed-metal intensity into the largest metal institution on earth. Brought thrash to stadiums; the Black Album debate still structures arguments about metal authenticity versus mass craft. Master of Puppets (1986) remains a high-water mark for thrash composition even after the band's later mainstream turn.

Associated instruments

Electric Guitar
Bass
Drums
Vocals

Specimen note

Master of Puppets (1986) remains a high-water mark for thrash composition even after the band's later mainstream turn.