This December, Metallica will perform at Etihad Park

Metallica is a band that pioneered thrash metal. Along with bands like Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, they have had a significant influence on the genre. In their early years, Metallica pioneered metal, combining the speed and aggression of hardcore with the technicality and complexity of new wave British heavy metal. Their debut album, Kill 'Em All (1983), was a true manifesto for the new genre, laying the foundations for thrash metal with its unbridled energy and rebellious spirit. 

The band's subsequent works, such as Ride the Lightning (1984) and Master of Puppets (1986), only strengthened their success, demonstrating the development of their sound and the complexity of their musical compositions. Master of Puppets is often considered one of the greatest albums in metal history; it had a huge influence on the development of the genre and became the standard for thrash metal.

But Metallica did not stop there. In 1988, ...And Justice for All emphasized their desire to experiment with song structure and performance technique. This was followed by 1991's Metallica, better known as The Black Album, which became a real breakthrough. He made the band one of the most popular in the world and opened thrash metal to a wider audience. The musicians of the band are constantly looking for new forms of self-expression, experimenting with tempos, melodies and pauses in their compositions. They record albums with an orchestra, shoot concert films for showing around the world and even hold a concert in Antarctica. Today, Metallica is one of the most commercially successful bands of all time, having sold over 125 million copies of albums worldwide.

Their latest release of 2023, an album called "72 Seasons", is an example of excellent music. This is not just a new record; it is a dive into the early years of a person's life, an exploration of those difficult periods of personality formation that leave an indelible mark. James Hetfield, the main lyricist of the band, examines themes of childhood traumas, fears and joys with sincerity, avoiding smoothing out sharp edges. The title track mentions time haunted by the past, negative experiences and anger - all things that many can recognize in themselves. The album touches on the struggle with inner demons, addictions and the search for the meaning of life. Many compositions are dedicated to overcoming difficulties and getting out of difficult situations. Hetfield shares his personal experiences, making the album deeply emotional.

Musically, "72 Seasons" takes us back to the roots of the band: a heavy sound of heavy metal without the experiments with genres of previous years. This is pure and powerful metal with unwavering passion and professionalism: heavy riffs, dynamic drums and Hetfield's charismatic vocals remain recognizable. The album is a frank dialogue about the past, present and future, about what makes us who we are.

Buy tickets to a Metallica concert to hear not only new songs from "72 Seasons", but also the band's classic hits!