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Metallica

Metallica — American heavy metal band.

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CHAPTER 01

Life and work

Metallica is an American heavy metal band. It was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, and bassist Robert Trujillo. Former members of the band are bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton, and Jason Newsted, and guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica in 1983.

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CHAPTER 02

Where the group began

Metallica formed in Los Angeles. This map marks the wider area associated with the group’s origins; it does not identify a particular rehearsal room or first performance.

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THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

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01 / AREA REFERENCE

Los Angeles

Metallica formed in Los Angeles. This map marks the wider area associated with the group’s origins; it does not identify a particular rehearsal room or first performance.

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