Metallica Font

The Metallica logo uses custom lettering, so no public font is an exact match. The closest match for the band’s most recent logo is Pastor of Muppets. This page also has a flipped version of that font and a fan-made Metallica font.

About the Metallica font

Metallica is an American heavy metal band. Its logo is one of the most recognizable band logos, and the lettering has changed over the years. The style stays bold, sharp and easy to spot.

You will see the logo on merch, posters and album art. Many people who do not follow the band still recognize it, which is why fans and designers copy it for fan art, thumbnails and edits.

Metallica fonts

Pastor of Muppets

Pastor of Muppets is a display font that many imitations copy. The band’s most recent logo is remarkably close to it, so it is the best first match to test.

Pastor of Muppets Flipped

Pastor of Muppets Flipped is a flipped version of the Pastor of Muppets font. Use it when you want the same shapes with a different angle on the letters.

Metallica Font

This Metallica font is a fan-made display font inspired by the band’s logo. It has sharp edges and lightning-bolt details that give it a metallic, aggressive look. It is a good pick for fan posters and thumbnails.

Metallica Font Generator

Type your own words and compare the four files in the generator below. Check the size and spacing at the size you plan to use before you download anything.

How to use the Metallica font

On Windows, download the font file, right-click it and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click the file and select Install Font in Font Book. Restart your design app if the font does not show up in its list.

In Canva, search the font menu for the font name first. If it is not there and your plan allows uploads, upload the .ttf file. If not, type the text in another program, save it as a PNG and place that image in your design.

For a quick thumbnail or a logo test, the generator is faster than installing a font. For a poster or a longer project, install the font and work in your design app.

Download and license information

Each font has its own download button above. The license can differ from one file to the next, so check each one before commercial use. That includes merch, cover art for sale and paid work. A font that looks like the band’s logo does not give you rights to the logo itself.

Fonts similar to Metallica

If you want other bold display fonts from this site, these are worth a look:

• Oasis Font
• Rockstar Font
• Demon Slayer Font
• Young Blood Font

FAQ

What font does Metallica use?

The logo uses custom lettering, so no public font matches it exactly. Pastor of Muppets is the closest match for the band’s most recent logo, and it is the best place to start.

Is there a Metallica font generator?

Yes. The generator on this page lets you type your own words in four files, including Pastor of Muppets and the fan-made Metallica font. You do not need to install anything to try them.

Where can I download a Metallica font?

Use the Download buttons on this page. Each one gets a file for a font shown above. Read the license for each file before you use it in a project.

Can I use a Metallica font on merch?

Check the license before commercial use. Merch and products need a license that allows that use, so do not assume the font is cleared for sale.