How much does Metallica: The Unforgiven II (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
Metallica: The Unforgiven II (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.
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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
|
283,675
283.68K
|
$226.94 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,234,045
1.23M
|
$987.24 | |
|
April 2026
|
234,959
234.96K
|
$187.97 | |
|
May 2026
|
440,554
440.55K
|
$352.44 | |
|
June 2026
|
472,984
472.98K
|
$378.39 | |
|
July 2026
|
570,059
570.06K
|
$456.05 | |
|
August 2026
|
499,086
499.09K
|
$399.27 | |
|
September 2026
|
471,146
471.15K
|
$376.92 | |
| Total | 4,206,508 | $3,365.21 |
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.