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Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning (1983–1984)

Master of Puppets (1984–1986)

...And Justice for All (1988–1990)

Metallica (1990–1993)

Load, ReLoad, Garage Inc., and S&M (1994–1999)

Napster controversy (2000–2001)

St. Anger (2001–2005)

Death Magnetic (2006–2011)

Lulu and Untitled Tenth Studio Album (2011–present)

Studio albums

• Kill 'Em All (1983)
• Ride the Lightning (1984)
• Master of Puppets (1986)
• ...And Justice for All (1988)
• Metallica (1991)
• Load (1996)
• ReLoad (1997)
• St. Anger (2003)
• Death Magnetic (2008)

Band members

Current members James Hetfield – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1981–present) Lars Ulrich – drums, percussion (1981–present) Kirk Hammett – lead guitar, backing vocals (1983–present) Robert Trujillo – bass, backing vocals (2003–present)

Former members Ron McGovney – bass (1982) Dave Mustaine – lead guitar, backing vocals (1982–1983) Cliff Burton – bass, backing vocals (1982–1986) Jason Newsted – bass, backing vocals (1986–2001)

Timeline

Awards

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Metallica

Grammy Awards:^[150]

• 1990: Best Metal Performance – "One"
• 1991: Best Metal Performance – "Stone Cold Crazy"
• 1992: Best Metal Performance – Metallica
• 1999: Best Metal Performance – "Better than You"
• 2000: Best Hard Rock Performance – "Whiskey in the Jar"
• 2001: Best Rock Instrumental Performance – "The Call of Ktulu" with Michael Kamen and the San Francisco Symphony
• 2004: Best Metal Performance – "St. Anger"
• 2009: Best Metal Performance – "My Apocalypse"
• 2009: Best Recording Package – Death Magnetic

MTV Video Music Awards:

• 1992: Best Metal Video – "Enter Sandman"
• 1996: Best Metal Video – "Until It Sleeps"

American Music Awards:

• 1996: Favorite Artist: Heavy Metal/Hard Rock: Metallica – Load
• 1996: Favorite Metal/Hard Rock Song – "Until It Sleeps"

Billboard Music Awards:

• 1997: Billboard Rock and Roll Artist of the Year – Metallica (RIAA Diamond Award)
• 1999: Catalogue Artist of the Year – Metallica
• 1999: Catalogue Album of the Year – Metallica

Kerrang! Awards:

• 2003: Hall of Fame – Metallica
• 2003: Best International Band – Metallica
• 2004: Best Band on the Planet – Metallica
• 2008: Inspiration Award Winner – Metallica
• 2009: Best Album – Death Magnetic