[PAR] [TLE] Metallica discography [SEP] The following is the discography of Metallica, a Los Angeles-based metal band formed in 1981 by James Hetfield (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Lars Ulrich (drums).  After several bassist and lead guitarist changes, the band settled on Cliff Burton and Kirk Hammett, respectively.  Metallica started playing locally, releasing their first widely circulated demo, "No Life 'til Leather", in 1982.  The demo caught the attention of Johny Zazula, who signed Metallica to Megaforce Records.  The band released "Kill 'Em All" in 1983, and the following year they released "Ride the Lightning".  After "Ride the Lightning" was released, Metallica left Megaforce and signed to Elektra Records.  In March 1986, the band released its third studio album, "Master of Puppets", which was Metallica's first album to be certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).  While promoting the album, Burton was killed in a bus accident.  Jason Newsted was hired as a replacement.  The band's first release to feature the new member was "," and then followed by "...And Justice for All" in August 1988, which peaked at number six on the "Billboard" 200. [PAR] [TLE] Master of Puppets [SEP] Master of Puppets is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica.  It was released on March 3, 1986 by Elektra Records.  Recorded at the Sweet Silence Studios with producer Flemming Rasmussen, it was the first Metallica album released on a major record label.  "Master of Puppets" was the band's last album to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a bus accident in Sweden during the album's promotional tour.  The album peaked at number 29 on the "Billboard" 200 and became the first thrash metal album to be certified platinum.  It was certified 6× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2003 for shipping six million copies in the United States.  The album was eventually certified 6× platinum by Music Canada and gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
[PAR] [TLE] Metallica discography [ SEP ] The following is the discography of Metallica , a Los Angeles - based metal band formed in 1981 by James Hetfield ( lead vocals , rhythm guitar ) and Lars Ulrich ( drums ) . After several bassist and lead guitarist changes , the band settled on Cliff Burton and Kirk Hammett , respectively . Metallica started playing locally , releasing their first widely circulated demo , " No Life ' til Leather " , in 1982 . The demo caught the attention of Johny Zazula , who signed Metallica to Megaforce Records . The band released " Kill ' Em All " in 1983 , and the following year they released " Ride the Lightning " . After " Ride the Lightning " was released , Metallica left Megaforce and signed to Elektra Records . In March 1986 , the band released its third studio album , " Master of Puppets " , which was Metallica 's first album to be certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) . While promoting the album , Burton was killed in a bus accident . Jason Newsted was hired as a replacement . The band 's first release to feature the new member was " , " and then followed by " ... And Justice for All " in August 1988 , which peaked at number six on the " Billboard " 200 . [PAR] [TLE] Master of Puppets [ SEP ] Master of Puppets is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica . It was released on March 3 , 1986 by Elektra Records . Recorded at the Sweet Silence Studios with producer Flemming Rasmussen , it was the first Metallica album released on a major record label . " Master of Puppets " was the band 's last album to feature bassist Cliff Burton , who died in a bus accident in Sweden during the album 's promotional tour . The album peaked at number 29 on the " Billboard " 200 and became the first thrash metal album to be certified platinum . It was certified 6× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) in 2003 for shipping six million copies in the United States . The album was eventually certified 6× platinum by Music Canada and gold by the British Phonographic Industry ( BPI ) .
Which album released on March 3 was  Metallica third studio album
Which album released on March 3 was Metallica third studio album
Master of Puppets
Master of Puppets