The album was also their first to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, a success that they also achieved on their following five studio albums. In 2000, Metallica joined with other artists who filed a lawsuit against Napster for sharing the band's copyright-protected material without consent from the band.
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Metallica is preparing to self-destruct — in a good way! The band announced Thursday it's releasing its first album in eight years, the longest Metallica has ever gone between studio albums. Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct will feature 80 minutes of music from the veteran heavy metal group. The album is scheduled for release Nov. 18.
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Metallica's first studio album since Burton's death, ...And Justice for All, was released in 1988. The album was a commercial success, reaching number six on the Billboard 200, and was the band's first album to enter the top 10. The album was certified platinum nine weeks after its release.
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Master Of Puppets was finally completed on December 27 1985. They played their last show on December 31 at the Civic Center in San Francisco with Megadeath, Exodus and Metal Church. New Year's Eve, 1986: Metallica plays the Civic Centre in San Francisco, with Megadeth (first time), Metal Church and Exodus.
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LOS ANGELES — Metallica is preparing to self-destruct — in a good way. The band announced Thursday, Aug. 18, that it’s releasing its first album in eight years, the longest Metallica has ever gone between studio albums. “Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct” will feature 80 minutes of music from the veteran heavy metal group. The album is scheduled for release Nov. 18.
http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Metallica-to-release-first-album-in-8-years-9173579.php
According to Finland's Record Shop X, the Finnish release date for the new Metallica album, Death Magnetic, is Wednesday, September 17. According to Finland's Record Shop X, the Finnish release date for the new Metallica album, Death Magnetic, is Wednesday, September 17. Posted Jun 27, 2008 08:56 AM. 0. 
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Metallica Fans Rejoice! The New Album Is Upon Us! The news just broke a couple of hours ago that Metallica will finally be releasing their long awaited new album. The album is called Hardwired… To Self-Destruct. This album has been greatly anticipated and there have been many speculations as to what it would possibly sound like.
http://societyofrock.com/breaking-metallica-announces-the-release-of-their-first-album-in-8-years/
Towards the end of 2012, Metallica also announced the creation of their own label, Blackened Records, which subsequently issued its first release, a live DVD titled Quebec Magnetic and shot on the World Magnetic tour in Quebec City.
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February 10, 1962: Cliff Burton, bassist for Metallica's first three albums, is born. November 18, 1962: Kirk Hammett is born in San Francisco, California. March 4, 1963: Jason Newsted, Cliff's replacement, is born in Battle Creek, Michigan. August 3, 1963: Jaymz Alan Hetfield is born in Los Angeles, California.
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what year was metallica release their first album
Metallica release their first album in 1988. Metallica released their first album in 1988.