Metallica has a long history filled with tragedy, overindulgence, and making a lot of people really, really angry.

Metallica has a long history filled with tragedy, overindulgence, and making a lot of people really, really angry.


February 10, 2026 | Miles Brucker

Metallica has a long history filled with tragedy, overindulgence, and making a lot of people really, really angry.


Power house rockers Metallica have had more than their fair share of controversy. Original members Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield have created a heartless revolving door of supporting players. In addition to the usual rock star behavior, there were onstage pyrotechnic mishaps and a bus accident that belongs in a Final Destination film.

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