Metallica
Definition
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981, renowned for pioneering thrash metal with albums like Kill 'Em All, Master of Puppets, and the self-titled Black Album.
Proper noun referring to the iconic group fronted by James Hetfield and featuring blistering guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and lyrics that range from war anthems to existential mosh-pit philosophy.
Examples
After a breakup, nothing heals the soul quite like cranking up Metallica's 'Fade to Black' and pretending you're in a dramatic music video.
My cat headbangs to Metallica better than half the crowd at their concerts – those paws know rhythm.
Trying to impress a date, I said my spirit animal is Metallica; turns out, they prefer indie folk.
Grandpa discovered Metallica in his 80s and now air-guitars the vacuum cleaner during chores.