Metallica
The early incarnation of the band goes through a number of members, including Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Ron McGovney Biography and Timeline
Follow Ron McGovney through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.
Ron McGovney, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1981–1982Years on this page
1981
1982
Metallica
Ron McGovney leaves and Metallica asks Trauma bassist Cliff Burton to join. Burton agrees if the band relocate to his hometown in Castro Valley, with Burton the band record the Megaforce Demo
Records, sources and methodology
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