First their "One" video from 1989's "...And Justice for All" got an extensive airplay on MTV and then after that, in 1991, "Metallica" or The Black Album was released which got huge.
Metallica is more popular than Judas Priest.
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Metallica is unquestionably more popular than Carrie Underwood. Metallica's music is more known throughout the world, and more appreciated.
Metallica is much more popular than Radiohead. Metallica sold more records, played in more countries, and received more radio play. Radiohead are generally a cult band that not everyone would get into.
Metallica is definitely more popular than Pantera although Pantera remains the best metal band.
Metallica Has Sold more albums. Where I checked Eminem has sold around 80-100 million, MeAlluca has had well over 100. I believe 110 Million But eminem is one man, metallica is an entire band, PLUS they've been in the industry longer.
metallica have a bigger/solid fan base, so they take this one!