Is Guitar Hero: Metallica appropriate for children?

# Guitar Hero: Metallica - Parent Guide Guitar Hero: Metallica is a music rhythm game rated Teen, primarily for mild language in some song lyrics and album artwork. The gameplay itself—pressing colored buttons to the beat of Metallica songs—contains no violence or objectionable content. It's appropriate for most children 13+, though you may want to preview a few songs first.

What age is Guitar Hero: Metallica suitable for?

Our verdict for Guitar Hero: Metallica is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Guitar Hero: Metallica safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Arcade

Released

2009

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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