Metallica studio albums
Official studio albums documented in the Metallica lineup archive — chronological reference for physical media coverage.
Catalog scope
This page lists Metallica studio albums from the Headbangear archive. EPs, live albums, compilations, box sets, and unofficial releases are out of scope.
Studio album 1
Kill 'Em All
Jul 1983
Studio album 2
Ride the Lightning
Jul 1984
Studio album 3
Master of Puppets
Mar 1986
Studio album 4
...And Justice for All
Aug 1988
Studio album 5
Metallica
Aug 1991
Studio album 6
Load
Jun 1996
Studio album 7
Reload
Nov 1997
Studio album 8
St. Anger
Jun 2003
Studio album 9
Death Magnetic
Sep 2008
Studio album 10
Hardwired... to Self-Destruct
Nov 2016
Studio album 11
72 Seasons
Apr 2023