Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2009 Nominees

Metallica
Formed in 1981, the metal gods from California have banged their heads to the tune of 90 million records sold. The wickedly fast tempos and lengthy solos that dominate their early records gave way to a broader range of influences on their highly successful 1991 release, "Metallica", also known as the Black Album.

• The 2008 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame