How much does Metallica: Sad But True (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
Metallica: Sad But True (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
|
1,139,157
1.14M
|
$911.33 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,387,768
1.39M
|
$1,110.21 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,361,778
1.36M
|
$1,089.42 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,329,583
1.33M
|
$1,063.67 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,338,063
1.34M
|
$1,070.45 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,300,789
1.30M
|
$1,040.63 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,195,590
1.20M
|
$956.47 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,230,009
1.23M
|
$984.01 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,275,446
1.28M
|
$1,020.36 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,254,379
1.25M
|
$1,003.50 | |
| Total | 12,812,562 | $10,250.05 |
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.