How much does Metallica: Whiskey in the Jar (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
Metallica: Whiskey in the Jar (Official Music Video) · by Metallica
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
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Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
995,391
995.39K
|
$796.31 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,068,468
1.07M
|
$854.77 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,025,500
1.03M
|
$820.40 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,100,055
1.10M
|
$880.04 | |
|
April 2026
|
891,778
891.78K
|
$713.42 | |
|
May 2026
|
920,201
920.20K
|
$736.16 | |
|
June 2026
|
897,980
897.98K
|
$718.38 | |
|
July 2026
|
974,675
974.67K
|
$779.74 | |
|
August 2026
|
792,644
792.64K
|
$634.12 | |
|
September 2026
|
844,476
844.48K
|
$675.58 | |
| Total | 9,511,168 | $7,608.93 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.