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Currently at Number One in the UK charts with 'Death Magnetic' (after a chart battle with Glasvegas), Metallica have sold over 100 million records worldwide, won seven Grammy Awards, and had four albums reach number one on the US Billboard chart. The self-titled 1991 album has sold over 15 million copies, making it the 25th highest selling album in history.
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25 things you never knew about Metallica

Currently at Number One in the UK charts with 'Death Magnetic' (after a chart battle with Glasvegas), Metallica have sold over 100 million records worldwide, won seven Grammy Awards, and had four albums reach number one on the US Billboard chart. The self-titled 1991 album has sold over 15 million copies, making it the 25th highest selling album in history. Photo: PA Photos

  • Currently at Number One in the UK charts with 'Death Magnetic' (after a chart battle with Glasvegas), Metallica have sold over 100 million records worldwide, won seven Grammy Awards, and had four albums reach number one on the US Billboard chart. The self-titled 1991 album has sold over 15 million copies, making it the 25th highest selling album in history. Photo: PA Photos
  • Added: Jan 22, 2009
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