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I. Introduction A. Introduce the general topic Metallica, then and now. The road from garage band to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

B. Thesis Statement (Argument)  Metallica became one of the most popular Hard Rock/Heavy Metal bands in the world.

II. First Body Paragraph (1st supporting reason)

A. Topic Sentence Metallica first started with two band members but quickly became a band of four, all of them having a great impact on what Metallica has become today.

B. Expand and give specific details Metallica was first formed on October 15, 1981 by James Headfield (Singer) and Lars Ulrich(Drummer). They met when James answered an ad in a local paper “The Recycler”, that Lars advertised trying to find heavy metal musicians like himself. The band went through a few guitarists & bass players until they found the perfect fit with guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Cliff Burton.

C. Evidence → Quote from text or example  Each member had a great love for heavy metal but it was not until they united did they become successful. Between all the band members and what they had to offer as individual musicians, experience, contacts, equipment availability and the courage to relocate to San Francisco, Calf..

D. Analysis (analyze/connect evidence to supporting reason and argument) Only one month after relocating to San Francisco, Metallica signed to a record label called Megaforce Records. On May 10, 1983 they started working on their first album, Kill Em’ All. Kill Em’ All was completed by May 27, 1983. The album was released in both America and Europe. Metallica was becoming unstoppable.

III. Second Body Paragraph (2nd supporting reason) A. Topic Sentence Metallica put out album after album with little or no breaks. Touring the U.S. and Europe soon became the norm for them. Metallica's fan base was growing and all types of people liked them not just "metal heads".

B. Expand and give specific details <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">On July 27, 1983, Metallica started their first headlining tour, Kill Em' All For One Tour, in the United States and continued into Europe until February 12, <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">1984. On February 20, 1984, Metallica was back in the studio recording their second album, Ride The Lightening. This album was quickly released and led to more live shows, and one of their most famous shows that introduced Metallica to the UK. The album Master of Puppets, was recorded in three months in Copenhagen Denmark during this time they were also doing music festivals in England and California. The fourth album, And Justice for All, was recorded and released in 1988, during this time the Master of Puppets album goes platinum. Between October 1990- July 1991, The Black Album was recorded and released on August 12, 1991. One week after release it debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts and stayed there for one month. After this release, Metallica toured again playing over 300 shows in 37 different countries.

C. Evidence → Quote from text or example During the tours and music festivals Metallica was exposed to many different audiences. They opened for and played along side numerous already famous bands, giving the a diverse fan base. The musicians includ ed Ozzy, The Cult, AC/DC, Queensryche, Twisted Sister, Ratt, Bon Jovi, Kidd Rock, Guns N Roses and many more, this exposing them to different audiences. Since Metallica is always putting out new music the age groups that follow them range from teenagers to 50 year olds.

D. Analysis (analyze/connect evidence to supporting reason and argument) Metallica put out five albums in eight years and each album produced chart topping songs. Recording albums in such short periods of time, touring for most of the eight years and reaching such a large fan base is the perfect combination to make Metallica well on their way to be the best at what they do.

IV. Third Body Paragraph (3rd supporting reason)

<span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">A. Topic Sentence <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Metallica gets inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

B. Expand and give specific details On Saturday, April 4, 2009, Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

C. Evidence → Quote from text or example <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">25 years of hark work and dedication have earned Metallica this honor. Metallica has sold over one hundred million <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">records making them the most successful heavy metal band of all times.

D. Analysis (analyze/connect evidence to supporting reason and argument)Metallica has received numerous awards over the years, including Grammy awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Best Stage Spectacle, and Best Hard Rock Performance to name a few. These were all great accomplishments but nothing can top being named Best Heavy Metal Band of all times.

V. Conclusion <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">A. Restate thesis <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Metallica became the most popular hard Rock/Heavy Metal band in the world.

<span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">B. Summarize supporting reasons <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">a.Combination of band members <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">b.Albums, touring and fan base <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">c.Metallica inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

<span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">C. Concluding thoughtsMetallica is the best heavy metal band in the world, they have the award to prove it. Their dedication to their music and fans is what sets <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">them apart from the others. Metallica continues to put out new music and give the heavy metal world what they want. I am sure we will be hearing about Metallica <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">for years to come.