How much does Metallica: The Unforgiven (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
Metallica: The Unforgiven (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
|
2,848,957
2.85M
|
$2,279.17 | |
|
January 2026
|
3,186,800
3.19M
|
$2,549.44 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,951,789
2.95M
|
$2,361.43 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,809,574
2.81M
|
$2,247.66 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,082,037
3.08M
|
$2,465.63 | |
|
May 2026
|
3,636,878
3.64M
|
$2,909.50 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,527,313
3.53M
|
$2,821.85 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,475,614
3.48M
|
$2,780.49 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,948,458
3.95M
|
$3,158.77 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,765,002
3.77M
|
$3,012.00 | |
| Total | 33,232,422 | $26,585.94 |
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.