Heavy Metal Greats

Heavy Metal Greats:

Metallica

Hello, my name is Malcolm, and I’d like to discuss Metallica, the groundbreaking heavy metal band that inspired 3 generations of bands everywhere. The band formed in 1981, and has been a huge hit since. Because of their quality music, rock ‘n’ roll attitude, and fantastic live performances, Metallica is considered one of the greatest heavy metal bands in existence.

Not all people favor this kind of music, but those who do are very adamant about it. The number of likes on their Facebook page and the number of albums sold by the band demonstrates the quality of their music. Their “Black Album” alone sold over 16 million copies. Their wild success clearly reflects their quality as a band.

Famous for their drinking on tour, Metallica’s members were inebriated during most of their live shows. They would often throw Solo cups (among other items) into the audience, just for fun. People became hooked upon this lifestyle and the accompanying attitude, so much so that at one point, Metallica began selling out every concert seat everywhere they went. Their dedication to rock ‘n’ roll is so fierce that they continue to go on tour, even when most of them have reached age 50.

Every show performed by Metallica sells out with record speed. They fill every seat in the house, and have unique tour shirts named for their albums, such as “Tour Magnetic,” named after their most recent album, Death Magnetic. I attended one of their concerts myself, during that very tour, and it was fantastic. The crowd was wild, the music loud, and the props very unique (designed to represent their albums’ cover art). After the concert, I snagged a T-shirt, and wore it frequently after that.

Although I have outlined a broad spectrum of the band’s best qualities, there is much more to be said than just how successful the band was and is. In my next installment, I’ll discuss the history behind another very famous band, Anthrax. This band is one of a select few to gain such popularity, which is why I look forward to discussing it.

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