How many studio albums have the heavy metal band, 'Metallica' released in the period between 1983 and 2016?

The heavy metal band Metallica has released a total of 10 studio albums between the years 1983 and 2016. These albums include their iconic and groundbreaking records such as "Kill 'Em All" (1983), "Ride the Lightning" (1984), "Master of Puppets" (1986), "And Justice for All" (1988), "Metallica" (1991), "Load" (1996), "Reload" (1997), "St. Anger" (2003), "Death Magnetic" (2008), and "Hardwired... to Self-Destruct" (2016). Each of these albums has shaped Metallica's career, playing a significant role in establishing them as one of the most influential and enduring bands in the genre of heavy metal.