<p>A magnetic recording medium comprises steep mountain-shaped protrusions having heights ranging 50-600A and distributed at a rate of 1 x 505 -1x108 protrusions/mm2 on a surface of ferromagnetic metal layer and further thereon a lubricant layer; the magnetic recording medium is suitable for VTR tape which has a satisfactory durability for repeated use and eliminates head clogging and squealing.</p>
