@iconsxicons: Metallica released "Enter Sandman" on July 29, 1991, followed by their fifth album, Metallica, on August 12, 1991, through Elektra Records. Produced by Bob Rock with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for four straight weeks, the band's first chart-topping album. It won the 1992 Grammy for Best Metal Performance, has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, and was certified double Diamond in the U.S. in 2025 for 20 million copies, making it the best-selling album in America since SoundScan began tracking. The lineup was Kirk Hammett on lead guitar, James Hetfield on vocals and rhythm guitar, Lars Ulrich on drums and Jason Newsted on bass. 35 years later, here is how the band compares from 1991 to 2026. 📸 🎸 Metallica 4-Member Timeline Summary (1991 Black Album vs 2026 Status) + In Memory • Jason Newsted [Bass] (Born 1963-03-04) : Age 28 in 1991 ➔ Age 63 in 2026 • Lars Ulrich [Drums] (Born 1963-12-26) : Age 28 in 1991 ➔ Age 62 in 2026 • James Hetfield [Vocals, Rhythm Guitar] (Born 1963-08-03) : Age 28 in 1991 ➔ Age 63 in 2026 • Kirk Hammett [Lead Guitar] (Born 1962-11-18) : Age 29 in 1991 ➔ Age 63 in 2026

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