Metallica first found commercial success with the release of its third album, Master of Puppets (1986), which is cited as one of the heaviest metal albums and the band's best work. The band's next album, ...And Justice for All (1988), gave Metallica its first Grammy Award nomination. Its self-titled fifth album, Metallica (1991), was the band's first not to root predominantly in thrash metal; it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots with the release of its ninth album, Death Magnetic (2008), which drew similar praise to that of the band's earlier albums. This was followed by the band's 10th studio album, Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016), with its 11th album, 72 Seasons, releasing in 2023.
In 2000, Metallica led the case against the peer-to-peer file sharing service Napster, in which the band and several other artists filed lawsuits against the service for sharing their copyright-protected material without consent, eventually reaching a settlement. Metallica was the subject of the acclaimed 2004 documentary film Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, which documented the troubled production of the band's eighth album, St. Anger (2003), and the internal struggles within the band at the time. In 2009, Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band co-wrote the screenplay for and starred alongside Dane DeHaan in the 2013 concert film Metallica: Through the Never, in which the band performed live against a fictional thriller storyline.
Metallica has released 10 studio albums, four live albums (including two performances with the San Francisco Symphony), 12 video albums, a cover album, two extended plays, 37 singles and 39 music videos. The band has won nine Grammy Awards from 23 nominations, and its last six studio albums (beginning with Metallica) have consecutively debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Metallica ranks as one of the most commercially successful bands of all time, having sold over 125 million albums worldwide as of 2018. Metallica has been listed as one of the greatest artists of all time by magazines such as Rolling Stone, which ranked the band No. 61 on its 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list. As of 2017, Metallica is the third-best-selling music artist since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991, selling a total of 58 million albums in the United States.
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Studio albums
Kill 'Em All (1983)
Ride the Lightning (1984)
Master of Puppets (1986)
...And Justice for All (1988)
Metallica (1991)
Load (1996)
Reload (1997)
St. Anger (2003)
Death Magnetic (2008)
Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016)
72 Seasons (2023)
ManUNkind
Metallica Lyrics
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Awaiting for Adam's return
Madness
Smiling, as we watch it burn
I've become hostage to my mind
Left myself behind
Blind lead blind
Faith in Manunkind
Garden
Of Eden, so simple and pure
Greedy
Needy, must we have more?
I've become hostage to my mind
Left myself behind
Blind lead blind
Quest to find
Faith in Manunkind
Fascinate
Partner of insanity
Decimate
Lessons we never learn
Dominate
Killing of the innocence
Deviate
And to dust you return
Yeah
Seized by the day
Frozen captive by the night
Seized by the day
All the dark days of your life
Seized by the day
Frozen captive by the night
Led so astray
All the dark days of your life
Zero
Reset, creation of man
Foolish
Ready, to witness again?
I've become hostage to my mind
Left myself behind
Blind lead blind
Quest to find
Faith in Manunkind
Faith in Manunkind
Oh, faith in Manunkind
Faith in Manunkind
Oh, faith in Manunkind
The lyrics of Metallica's "ManUNkind" talk about the chaos and madness that humanity is currently facing. The first verse talks about the chaos and madness that has ensued since Adam's return to the Garden of Eden, with humanity watching it burn. The second verse talks about the greed and need for more that ultimately leads to humanity's downfall. The chorus highlights the struggle to find faith in humanity, with the blind leading the blind.
The bridge explores the partner of insanity that comes with humanity's fascination with domination and deviation, leading to lessons that are never learned, and the killing of innocence. The repetition of "seized by the day" emphasizes how humanity is held captive both during the day and night, and how dark days govern individual and society outcomes. The final verse talks about the creation of man, and how foolish humanity is to witness the cycle of chaos and madness repeat itself again.
Line by Line Meaning
Chaos
The state of complete confusion and disorder.
Awaiting for Adam's return
Expecting a mythical figure to come back and solve our problems.
Madness
The state of being mentally ill, unable to think or behave rationally.
Smiling, as we watch it burn
Enjoys seeing destruction happen in front of us, instead of trying to prevent it.
I've become hostage to my mind
Trapped in one's own thoughts and emotions, unable to escape.
Left myself behind
Neglecting personal growth and development, leading to stagnation.
Blind lead blind
People who lack knowledge and wisdom leading others who lack the same, causing chaos.
Quest to find
Looking for something that can bring meaning and purpose to our lives.
Faith in Manunkind
Belief in humanity despite all its flaws and negative attributes.
Garden
A paradise or utopia that was once present.
Of Eden, so simple and pure
A place of innocence and simplicity, free from materialism and greed.
Greedy
Having an excessive desire for more than one needs or deserves.
Needy, must we have more?
Asking whether the constant desire for more possessions and wealth is truly necessary.
Fascinate
To be captivated or intrigued by something that is unsettling or abnormal.
Partner of insanity
Madness being one's constant companion or associate.
Decimate
To destroy or cause great harm to a large portion of something or someone.
Lessons we never learn
Despite the repetitive nature of history, humans do not seem to learn from their past mistakes.
Dominate
To have complete control or authority over something or someone.
Killing of the innocence
The death of one's purity or naivete, caused by societal corruption and evil influences.
Deviate
To diverge or go off the expected path, leading to destruction.
And to dust you return
A reminder that all human life will eventually come to an end.
Seized by the day
Living in the present moment and making the most of every opportunity that comes our way.
Frozen captive by the night
Being stuck in a state of fear and anxiety that prevents one from moving forward.
Led so astray
Being misled and manipulated by those who seek to control us for their own benefit.
Zero
Starting from scratch, beginning anew.
Reset, creation of man
Restarting humanity after a great loss or devastation.
Foolish
Lacking good sense or judgment.
Ready, to witness again?
Asking whether humans are prepared to endure another cycle of destruction and chaos.
Oh, faith in Manunkind
Reinforcing the belief that despite all of humanity's faults and mistakes, there is still hope for us to improve and thrive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH, ROBERT AUGUSTINE TRUJILLO
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Chaos
Awaiting for Adam's return
Madness
Smiling, as we watch it burn
I've become hostage to my mind
Left myself behind
Blind lead blind
Quest to find
Faith in ManUnKind
Garden
Of Eden, so simple and pure
Greedy
Needy, must we have more?
I've become hostage to my mind
Left myself behind
Blind lead blind
Quest to find
Faith in ManUnKind
Fascinate
Partner of insanity
Decimate
Lessons we never learn
Dominate
Killing of the innocence
Deviate
And to dust you return
Seized by the day
Frozen captive by the night
Seized by the day
All the dark days of your life
Seized by the day
Frozen captive by the night
Led so astray
All the dark days of your life
Zero
Reset, creation of man
Foolish
Ready, to witness again?
I've become hostage to my mind
Left myself behind
Blind lead blind
Quest to find
Faith in ManUnKind
Faith in ManUnKind
Oh, faith in ManUnKind
Faith in ManUnKind
Oh, faith in ManUnKind
Zen
Metallica is my favourite norwegian black metal band
Leuteris Maltezos
yes me too
Zen
@JBryan GB people who call others posers are usually posers themselves
Antonio Vivaldi’s Ghost
Metallica was one of Pelle’s favorite bands. Just imagine if Pelle was alive to see this masterpiece.
D'aario
Pelle who?
Київ Червоний
@D'aario dead
D'aario
@Київ Червоний ohh
Felipe Bravo
@D'aario what a poser!
D'aario
@Felipe Bravo how am I a poser
Oh_Poor_Damaged_Me Patrick
Y'know... being a fan of both Metallica and mayhem... I'm so happy that both band's are represented by both of the most respected bands in both generes