Guitar Hero: Metallica
PlayStation 2 · 2009
About this game
Guitar Hero: Metallica is the second game in the Guitar Hero series to focus on specific band, following the release of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith .
This title largely borrows from the novelties introduced in Guitar Hero: World Tour , with band career modes for single or multiple players with a storyline drawn as a cartoon, competitive modes online, and the possibility to play with different instruments such as a regular guitar, a bass guitar, drums, and doing the vocals.
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The storyline describes how a band wants to follow in the footsteps of the Metallica and become a leading act on their tour.
This edition adds an Expert+ difficulty mode where players need to drum using a second bass pedal to mimic the playing style of Lars Ulrich, the drummer of the band.
The members also did motion capture sessions for the avatars in the game.
The music selection consists of 28 master recordings and 21 additional songs by others selected by the band.
Bonus features include various videos and trivia about the songs.
Progress is made by completing sets of songs, rather than a series of gigs as in Guitar Hero: World Tour , set in venues that were in important in the band's career.
Performances are rated with stars and a certain amount is needed to progress and unlock a new set.
The game also includes the GHTunes from World Tour where new songs can be created and shared.
A new Drum Mode offers the possibility to play the drums without an existing drum track to create new rhythms, and the Battle mode (from Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock ), has been updated with Metallica influences for the power-ups, with names like Fade To Black, Under The Ice and Ride The Lightning.
Although released in Europe packaged with a guitar controller and Metallica faceplate, other regions were not so fortunate and only received a solus edition.
Custom drumsticks and a second bass pedal were offered as pre-order bonuses in certain stores.
The Metallica tracklist includes: All Nightmare Long Battery Broken, Be
About PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 (2000) is the best-selling game console in history, with a library exceeding 9,000 titles that spans everything from budget shovelware to genre-defining classics. That massive volume means PS2 collecting is accessible and affordable overall, but a handful of low-print-run RPGs and cult titles have become genuinely expensive — a common pattern once a console's original audience grows up with disposable income.
Gamevaro tracks Guitar Hero: Metallica for PlayStation 2 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €17.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €81.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €74.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €8.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €17.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €8.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €81.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €25.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €74.32 |
| 2026-06-28 | Item only | PAL | €44.63 |
| 2026-06-28 | Item only | NTSC-U | €38.15 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €22.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €8.59 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Guitar Hero: Metallica has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Guitar Hero: Metallica worth?
Guitar Hero: Metallica for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €44.63 loose, €22.09 complete in box, and €23.23 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Guitar Hero: Metallica rare?
Guitar Hero: Metallica has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Guitar Hero: Metallica?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Guitar Hero: Metallica, loose is €44.63 and CIB is €22.09 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Guitar Hero: Metallica worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Guitar Hero: Metallica is currently worth €44.63 loose, versus €38.15 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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