Metallica
Metallica are an American heavy metal band formed in 1981, known for their fast riffs, powerful rhythms, and groundbreaking impact on the metal genre. Led by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, they became pioneers of thrash metal with albums like Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and the massively successful self-titled Black Album. With hits such as Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matters, Metallica remain one of the most influential, best-selling, and enduring metal bands in the world.