Metallica’s current lineup members are all in their early 60s as of late 2025–early 2026.

Current members’ ages

  • James Hetfield (vocals, rhythm guitar)
    • Born August 3, 1963.
* Around 62 years old in 2025–2026.
  • Lars Ulrich (drums)
    • Born December 26, 1963.
* Around 61–62 years old in 2025–2026.
  • Kirk Hammett (lead guitar)
    • Born November 18, 1962.
* Around 63 years old in 2025–2026.
  • Robert Trujillo (bass)
    • Born October 23, 1964.
* Around 61 years old in 2025–2026.

Former members (not currently in lineup)

  • Cliff Burton (bass, died 1986)
    • Born February 10, 1962, died at age 24 in 1986.
* Would be in his early 60s if alive today.
  • Jason Newsted (bass, 1986–2001)
    • Born March 4, 1963; in his early 60s by mid‑2020s even though he’s no longer in Metallica.

Quick HTML table of ages

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Member</th>
      <th>Role</th>
      <th>Birthdate</th>
      <th>Approx. age (2025–2026)</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>James Hetfield</td>
      <td>Vocals, rhythm guitar</td>
      <td>August 3, 1963</td>
      <td>62</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Lars Ulrich</td>
      <td>Drums</td>
      <td>December 26, 1963</td>
      <td>61–62</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Kirk Hammett</td>
      <td>Lead guitar</td>
      <td>November 18, 1962</td>
      <td>63</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Robert Trujillo</td>
      <td>Bass</td>
      <td>October 23, 1964</td>
      <td>61</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

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