It's official - Metallica makes the Hall of Fame

Courtesy of EW.com:

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2009 inductees this afternoon, and the lucky five legends are Metallica, Run-D.M.C., Bobby Womack, Jeff Beck, and Little Anthony & the Imperials.

So Metallica basically made it the first year they were eligible. Black Sabbath had to wait WAAAAAAAAY too long, and don't get me started on the fact that KISS, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest aren't in. I mean, Rush isn't in. WTF?

Here's Metallica at their absolute best - 1985, Day on the Green in Oakland, with original bassist Cliff Burton.