Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has seen "This is Spinal Tap" and its comical tale of a has-been metal band overstaying its welcome.

Rock band Metallica and 1980s rap act Run DMC are to be inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Metallica were on hand for yesterday’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announcement, fielding questions about being asked to enter the rock institution alongside Run-DMC, Jeff Beck, Bobby Womack and Little Anthony and the Imperials in Cleveland on April 4th.

Metallica are to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

For a virtual metal dinosaur who's been pounding the Earth since 1981, Metallica could be forgiven for resting on its head-banging laurels.

Metallica are on a roll! Following the release of their SPIN-praised new album, the chart-topping Death Magnetic, the metal titans have been voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Metallica, Run-DMC and Jeff Beck lead the diverse group of artists that will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.

"What don't kill ya, makes ya more strong," Metallica front man James Hetfield snarled during the band's sold-out show at Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday night.

Backstage Interview from WRIF Listener Gary Pierce and Lars of Metallica

Metallica rock LA