James Hetfield28 October 1981
Metallica is formed by guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and Danish-born drummer Lars Ulrich, after both had placed classified advertisements in the publication The Recycler about forming a band
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Metallica is formed by guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and Danish-born drummer Lars Ulrich, after both had placed classified advertisements in the publication The Recycler about forming a band
Metallica is formed by guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and Danish-born drummer Lars Ulrich, after both had placed classified advertisements in the publication The Recycler about forming a band
The early incarnation of the band goes through a number of members, including Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney
The early incarnation of the band goes through a number of members, including Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney
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
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
Ulrich convinces Metal Blades Brian Slagel to include the song "Hit the Lights" on the first Metal Massacre compilation
Ulrich convinces Metal Blades Brian Slagel to include the song "Hit the Lights" on the first Metal Massacre compilation
Ulrich and Hetfield decide Mustaines aggressive and disruptive behavior (related to alcohol and drug use) is too much to handle, Kirk Hammett is brought in from the band Exodus to replace Mustaine, who creates Megadeth
Metallica travel to the New York Tri-State Region at the urging of promoters Jon and Marsha Zazula, after a few gigs the band sign with the Zazulas' new label, Megaforce Records
The band travelled to Rochester, New York to record their first album, "Metal Up Your Ass", however, due to conflict with the record label regarding the title, the album is later renamed Kill 'Em All.
Ulrich and Hetfield decide Mustaine's aggressive and disruptive behaviour (related to alcohol and drug use) is too much to handle, Kirk Hammett is brought in from the band Exodus to replace Mustaine, who creates Megadeth.
Ulrich and Hetfield decide Mustaines aggressive and disruptive behavior (related to alcohol and drug use) is too much to handle, Kirk Hammett is brought in from the band Exodus to replace Mustaine, who creates Megadeth
Metallica travel to the New York Tri-State Region at the urging of promoters Jon and Marsha Zazula, after a few gigs the band sign with the Zazulas' new label, Megaforce Records
The band travelled to Rochester, New York to record their first album, "Metal Up Your Ass", however, due to conflict with the record label regarding the title, the album is later renamed Kill 'Em All.
Ulrich and Hetfield decide Mustaine's aggressive and disruptive behaviour (related to alcohol and drug use) is too much to handle, Kirk Hammett is brought in from the band Exodus to replace Mustaine, who creates Megadeth.
Metallica release Ride the Lightning, The albums inclusion of a slower, more introspective song, "Fade to Black", sets Metallica apart from other thrash bands
Metallica release Ride the Lightning, The albums inclusion of a slower, more introspective song, "Fade to Black", sets Metallica apart from other thrash bands
Metallica release Ride the Lightning, The albums inclusion of a slower, more introspective song, "Fade to Black", sets Metallica apart from other thrash bands
During the European leg of their Damage Inc. tour, Cliff Burton dies near Ljungby, Sweden when Metallicas tour bus skids off an icy road
Jason Newsted, formerly of Arizonas Flotsam and Jetsam is asked to join, Newsted officially joins Metallica three weeks after Burtons funeral
When Ride the Lightning caught the attention of major labels, Metallica sign with Elektra Records, their first release with Elektra is Master of Puppets, which serves as their breakthrough album. ..And Justice for All, the first studio album since Burtons death, was released, the album was a massive commercial success, reaching number 6 on The Billboard 200, their first album to reach the top 10
When Ride the Lightning caught the attention of major labels, Metallica sign with Elektra Records, their first release with Elektra is Master of Puppets, which serves as their breakthrough album
Founder Member of Metallica, bassist
When Ride the Lightning caught the attention of major labels, Metallica sign with Elektra Records, their first release with Elektra is Master of Puppets, which serves as their breakthrough album
..And Justice for All, the first studio album since Burtons death, was released, the album was a massive commercial success, reaching number 6 on The Billboard 200, their first album to reach the top 10
..And Justice for All, the first studio album since Burtons death, was released, the album was a massive commercial success, reaching number 6 on The Billboard 200, their first album to reach the top 10
..And Justice for All, the first studio album since Burtons death, was released, the album was a massive commercial success, reaching number 6 on The Billboard 200, their first album to reach the top 10
Metallica release their self-titled album, Metallica (popularly known as The Black Album by fans), which includes songs such as "Enter Sandman", "Nothing Else Matters", "Sad But True," "The Unforgiven," "Holier Than Thou," and "Wherever I May Roam."
Metallica release their self-titled album, Metallica (popularly known as The Black Album by fans), which includes songs such as "Enter Sandman", "Nothing Else Matters", "Sad But True," "The Unforgiven," "Holier Than Thou," and "Wherever I May Roam."
Metallica release their self-titled album, Metallica (popularly known as The Black Album by fans), which includes songs such as "Enter Sandman", "Nothing Else Matters", "Sad But True," "The Unforgiven," "Holier Than Thou," and "Wherever I May Roam."
Metallica release their self-titled album, Metallica (popularly known as The Black Album by fans) is co-produced by Bob Rock
Metallica release their self-titled album, Metallica (popularly known as The Black Album by fans), which includes songs such as "Enter Sandman", "Nothing Else Matters", "Sad But True," "The Unforgiven," "Holier Than Thou," and "Wherever I May Roam."
Metallica is inducted into the San Francisco Walk of Fame
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Hetfield enters rehab due to "alcoholism and other addictions", for nearly a year, Metallica cease to function in any meaningful way, Ulrich and Hammett, for the first time, seriously consider the possibility that Metallica might be finished
As plans are being made to go into the recording studio Newsted leaves the band, due to as he put it, "the physical damage I have done to myself over the years while playing the music that I love"
Hetfield enters rehab due to "alcoholism and other addictions", for nearly a year, Metallica cease to function in any meaningful way, Ulrich and Hammett, for the first time, seriously consider the possibility that Metallica might be finished
Metallicas eighth full-length recording, St. Anger, debuts at number one on the album charts
Metallicas eighth full-length recording, St. Anger, debuts at number one on the album charts
Robert Trujillo, formerly of Suicidal Tendencies, and Ozzy Osbournes band, is chosen as the new bassist. Metallicas eighth full-length recording, St. Anger, debuts at number one on the album charts
Metallicas eighth full-length recording, St. Anger, debuts at number one on the album charts
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