based on an amino AU description by The Tablet on the Metallica amino: Metalliverse is an AU (Alternate Universe) i created based on Steven Universe, in which the members of Metallica sorta fulfill the roles of Steven Universe characters. and i say "sorta" cuz i made a lot of tweaks etc that don't exactly line up with the original Steven Universe. Thrashers and Thrasher culture The reason why i put this first is because this is what James, Lars, Kirk, Cliff, and Jason are: Thrashers. Thrashers are human-like beings with Metal music woven into their souls. This Metal is magical, and can be utilized by Thrashers to fight, heal, conduct rituals, and do other things. Every Thrasher can summon an instrument, which is how most use their magic. i say "most" because a select few and the Kings can use metal magic without the need for their instrument). The Kings are four supreme Thrashers who rule them all as they are the most powerful and most skilled. It should also be noted that Thrashers ARE NOT in any way, shape or form human while they may seem to be in both appearance and physiology. link in first chapter