Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, Metallica is a band well known for its thrash metal. They are included in the “big four”, along with Anthrax, Megadeth, and Slayer. Ironically, the group’s former member, Dave Mustaine- kicked out for being too drunk and high during practices- went off to form Megadeth, which would later become Metallica’s greatest rival. Metallica has produced 9 studio albums and 37 singles. The group has won eight grammies, and five of their albums were at the number one slot on the Billboard 200. “Master of Puppets”, their third studio album, is considered one of the most influential thrash metal albums of all time. They have money, fame, talent, and a sense of American pride. So much so that they even play the United States national anthem for their favorite baseball team- the San Francisco Giants.

Three times, members from the band have shown up at AT&T Park to perform our nation’s anthem, simply to support their favorite team. It has been revealed this year that the Giants will even have a Metallica themed jersey for each day that Metallica performs at that park. These days are literally called “Metallica Day”. On these days, the band has vendors to sell their merchandise. However, the money for this merchandise goes to various charity organizations.

Many people think of Metallica as a scary, foreboding type of band, but even they have their soft, caring side, and that’s why I chose to write this blog. Metallica is just seen as thrash metal. That’s it. One usually doesn’t hear about the charitable or good things that the band does. So I hope this blog gave at least a little bit of insight to the more human side of the band.