Metallica on tour
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Los Angeles, California, United States (1981 – present)
Metallica is an American metal band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California, United States when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement in The Recycler. Metallica’s line-up originally consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, and lead guitarist Dave Mustaine. Mustaine was later fired due to problems with alcoholism and drug addiction - he went on to form the band Megadeth. More…
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- Tags:
- thrash metal, metal, heavy metal, hard rock, rock
- Similar to:
- Megadeth, Slayer, Iron Maiden, Pantera, Anthrax
