Guitar Hero Metallica is the best artist-dedicated GH with the complete Metallica catalogue and guest bands. Explosive metal setlist, welcome increased difficulty, pure homage for headbangers.
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Category
Rhythm4 players16+
Co-op
Description
Themed Metallica edition of Neversoft's Guitar Hero dedicated to the metal band and their heavy repertoire. Published by Activision, released in Europe in March 2009. 49 songs including 28 by Metallica, iconic band venues in-game, career mode, expert drums demanded, Metallica voice acting, and Guitar Hero instrument compatibility. European version.
Guitar Hero - Metallica review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Neck in hand, the game unfurls a pantheon of rock hits, from the legendary riff to the monstrous solo, to be played note for note. Feeling the music come to life under your fingers delivers an unmatched exhilaration, as if on stage. This anthology selection, cut for the thrill, turned a whole generation into living-room rock stars.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
An entry entirely devoted to a cult band, where you chain their legendary hits guitar in hand, retracing their career across concerts. The pleasure springs from this immersion in a legendary repertoire and the feeling of taking the stage. Colourful, energetic and convivial, this themed rhythm game will delight fans of the band as much as rock lovers playing with friends.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾7,7 GB📅29/03/2009
Published by Activision
Guitar Hero - Metallica (PS3) price, value & rarity
Is Guitar Hero - Metallica still worth playing in 2026?
A themed entry from Neversoft, Guitar Hero Metallica unrolls a tracklist cut for metal fans, dominated by the band's classics and rounded out by tracks from artists close to their world. The multi instrument compatibility, the high difficulty of the solos and the raw energy of the tracks make it a demanding, rewarding rhythm game. The very targeted selection is aimed above all at connoisseurs. An excellent rhythm game for fans of Metallica and metal after an instrumental challenge in multiplayer.
