Metallica’s first album in eight years, Hardwired… to Self-Destruct, is one of the surprise releases of 2016.

A tribute to their early material that doesn’t neglect experimentation, the double album is peak Metallica (like back when they were known as Alcohollica), and one of the best releases this year. To celebrate their tenth studio album, we’ve delved into their catalogue to highlight albums that have defined their career.

Kill 'Em All (1983)
Metallica’s debut was rightly considered the pioneering force behind thrash metal, but it almost didn’t see the light of day. Guitarist Dave Mustaine was replaced by Kirk Hammett just weeks before the band entered the studio and forced to work with old equipment and a producer who didn’t... Leer Más