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Metallica

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Innovative heavy metal band formed in California in 1981 who broke into the mainstream with the seminal 'Master Of Puppets', regarded as the finest heavy metal album of all time. The band went on to sell over 90 million records worldwide.

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  • Early James Hetfield outfits include Obsession, Phantom Lord and Leather Charm.
  • Jazz legend Dexter Gordon is Lars' godfather.
  • Kirk worked at Burger King to raise the money for his first amp.
  • The disturbing imagery for the "One" video was taken from the 1971 anti-war film 'Johnny Got His Gun'.
  • They have sued both a perfume and lip-liner manufacturer which used the name 'Metallica' for products.
  • They released a double covers album, featuring songs by Danzig, Sabbath, Diamond Head, Killing Joke and Motorhead.

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