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The band was founded by Lars Ulrich and guitarist, singer and songwriter James Hetfield as the active members in 1981. At the time, lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo were also with them as they form the group. With the efforts of Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield, the band grew massively and accumulated a large fan based which is the reason they had some of the highest grossing albums out there.
They are among the most respected musicians in the industry. As their fan base grew every year, their net worths are simultaneously growing as well. Thanks to the fans who are enjoying their music, the band members were able to pile up enormous amount of wealth. Take a peek at the riches of the members of the band.
Ron Mcgovney
Ron Mcgovney currently has a net worth of $1 million. The reason for his relatively low net worth was because he was only with the band for a year. The American semi-retired musician performed with the band as their bass guitarist from 1981 until 1982.
The reason for his exit from the heavy metal band was because of the growing tension between him and guitarist Dave Mustaine. Aside from the tension between them, he was not into the band’s thrash style. Ultimately, he just decided to quit the band as he feels like it’s not worth it. He was later on replaced by Cliff Burton.
Cliff Burton
Cliff Burton had a net worth of $1 million at the time of his death in 1986. The American musician was famous for being the bassist for the heavy metal band. He only had a short stint with the band from 1982 until 1986 since he died at the tour bus crash in Sweden at the age of 24.
While he’s with the group, he was able to record some songs including Kill 'Em All, Master of Puppets and Ride the Lightning.
Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine currently has a net worth of $14 million. The American musician and singer was only with Metallica for a year before finally co-founding yet another metal band called Megadeth. Prior to joining Megadeth as guitarist and lead singer, he was the original lead guitarist for Metallica.
Despite leaving the ultra successful heavy metal band, Mustaine went on to achieve his fame with Megadeth and was even nominated for the Grammy Awards 12 times. He was able to win one Grammy Award for the Best Metal Performance in 2017.
Robert Trujillo
Robert Trujillo currently has a net worth of $30 million. The reason for his relatively low net worth was because he only joined the heavy metal band in 2003. Robert is considered to be an American musician as he has Mexican and Native American blood.
The band member who was hailed from in Santa Monica, California is currently the bassist of the band. Prior to joining Metallica, he was a part of the hardcore punk band called Suicidal Tendencies.
Jason Newsted
Jason Newsted currently has a net worth of $60 million. The reason for his relatively low net worth compared to other Metallica members was because he was only with the band from 1986 until 2001. He was the bassist who replaced Cliff Burton when he died. Prior to joining the band, he was with the thrash metal band called Flotsam and Jetsam from 1981 until 1986.
The reason for his Metallica exit was because he proposed for the band to take a year long hiatus during one of their meetings in January 2001. At the time, Newsted wanted to make time for his side-project Echobrain. The other members were not pleased with the suggestion of Newsted so they rejected his proposition. Ultimately, Newsted decided to just quit the band altogether.
Kirk Hammett
Kirk Hammett currently has a massive net worth of $200 million. American songwriter and guitar player Kirk Hammett had a successful musical career as the lead guitarist for Metallica. He used to play with the band called Exodus from 1979 until 1983. The guitarist then left the band and went on to join Metallica in 1983, he’s been with the band since.
Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich currently has a net worth of $350 million. The Danish musician, producer, and songwriter is one of the founding members of the band and is the drummer of the band. The Danish musician has set a record for being the first Danish to be inducted at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The famous band Metallica was inducted and received the honor in 2009.
James Hetfield
James Hetfield currently has a net worth of $300 million. He is among the founding members of the metal band Metallica, along with the band’s drummer Lars Ulrich. He is the most famous member of the band as the band’s lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter. The lead singer of the band had his fair share of life’s ups and downs.
He battled with drug and alcohol addiction on top of his severe injuries while performing. He once had second and third degree burns from some pyro stunts that the band pulled during one of their lives.
Sources: Celebrity Net Worth, Metal Shout, No Treble, Loud Wire
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