METALLICA Among Biggest Moneymakers In 2004

February 9, 2005

METALLICA were among the biggest pop-music earners in 2004, according to Rolling Stone's list of top moneymakers, the New York Post said on Wednesday.

The San Francisco-based heavy metal act placed third on the chart after taking in about $43 million in 2004, thanks to their "Madly in Anger With the World Tour", and sales of 1.4 million copies of their old records, CNN reports.

PRINCE took in $56.5 million to place him first on Rolling Stone's annual list of top 50 moneymakers of 2004.

PRINCE, whose chart-topping hits include "Purple Rain" and "1999", beat out pop diva MADONNA, who placed second, with $54.9 million, thanks to her "Re-Invention Tour", four children's books and the "American Life" CD, according to the Post.

Rolling Stone bases its annual list on ticket and record sales, publishing and other related revenue.

Rolling Stone magazine's list of top moneymakers:

01. PRINCE: $56.5 million
02. MADONNA: $54.9 million
03. METALLICA: $43 million
04. SIR ELTON JOHN: $42.9 million
05. JIMMY BUFFET: $36.5 million
06. ROD STEWART: $34.6 million
07. SHANIA TWAIN: $33.2 million

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