in good condition, but has a hole on the bottom hem in back. Tag Size: L Material tag is too hard to read, but feels like a cotton blend. Chest - armpit to armpit, lying flat - 20" Length - top of shoulder, at neckline to bottom of shirt -29 " Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California by drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield, and has been based in San Francisco, California for most of its career.