July 25 1983 Metallica release their debut album Kill 'Em All !!
posted by Doug Podell -
Metallica released their debut album on independent label Megaforce Records. The groundbreaking record has since been certified three-times Platinum in the US.
Metallica took thrash metal to another level, laying the groundwork for the global stage it was the springboard for a band that would eventually become one of the biggest-selling acts in history.