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| 1981 April Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield meet for the first time. While searching for a drummer for their band Leather Charm, Hetfield and guitarist Hugh Tanner audition Lars in a small rehearsal room in Irvine, California. The young Danish lad unfortunately fails the test. November Lars offers James a chance to form a band with the sound advice of friend Brian Slagel who suggests they participate in the Metal Massacre compilation album. Hetfield asks Ulrich to record a song he had composed for Leather Charm entitled "Hit the Lights". Hetfield plays rythm guitar, the vocals and the bass while Ulrich plays the drums. Lloyd Grant, a jamaican guitarist joins the caravan and adds a solo a few days later. 1982 January Metallica becomes a real band with the arrival of Ron McGovney on the bass and Dave Mustaine as solo guitarist. Lars "borrows" the band's name from his friend Ron Quintana. While trying to find a name for a heavy metal fanzine, Quintana hesitates between a few names, on of which happens to be "Metallica". Lars urges him to baptize his magazine "Metal Massacre" so that he can keep the "Metallica" name for his band. Luckily he did, otherwise we would've been stuck with Hell Driver or Thunderfuck! March 14th Metallica's very first concert in Anaheim's Radio City in California. March 28th For their second appearance on stage, Metallica are opening act for Saxon in Los Angeles' Whiskey A Go Go. May 25th James finally accepts to play rhythm guitar and sing at the same time during on of their concerts in Lars' school (Costa Mesa's Backbay High School). June 14th Brian Slagel's compilation album, Metal Massacre is released. Metallica's name is spelled "Mettallica" on the cover. Tsk, Tsk! July 1st Metallica finish their third and most famous demo tape, No Life 'til Leather. Passing as a punk band, the Metallimen take advantage of Kenny Kane the punk band producer, who nicely lends them a couple of days in his studio for the possible release of a punk compilation album. Horrified when he discovers the imposters' real identities, the album is never released, but Metallica take great care in keeping the tapes for themselves. August 21st During one of Trauma's concerts at the Whiskey A Go Go, James and Lars notice Cliff Burton on stage for the first time. September 18th As a promotional gig for the release of Metal Massacre, Metallica hold their first concert at the Keystone in San Francisco. November 29th Metallica appears for the first time as headliners on the bill for a concert at the Old Waldorf in San Francisco. The opening gig is left to Exodus, a band whose guitarist under the name of �Kirk Hammett. Metallica takes the opportunity to record their new demo, Live Metal Up Your Ass. December 10th After accidentally stumbling on the rumor that James is seriously thinking of taking in a new guitarist, Ron McGovney quits the band and throws Hetfield (his co-tenant) out of the flat. December 28th After long hours of trying to convince him over the phone, Cliff finally agrees to join the band under the sole condition that they move to San Francisco. A memorable jam seals the contract and Metallica moves to the outskirts of San Francisco at 3132 Carlson Boulevard, El Cerito. 1983 February Metallica record their fourth demo -the first one with Cliff-. March 15th Their first concert with cliff at The Stone Club in San Francisco. A violent dispute erupts between James and Dave Mustaine. Hetfield supposedly kicked the guitarist's dog. John Zazula (aka Johnny Z), a concert organizer, asks Metallica to open a mini tour with The Rods and Venom. A few days later, the band finds itself crammed in a bus and off to New York. April 1st Kirk Hammett receives a phone call from the band's manager, Mark Whittaker. Convinced this is some April Fool's joke, he can hardly believe he's to replace Dave Mustaine as solo guitarist. The joke seems even less funny when he finds out the band's financial state won't permit the members to pay his ticket to New York, considering they had purchased Dave's bus fare back to L.A. ten days later. April 9th Totally oblivious to the plot set against him, Dave plays his final gig with the band at New York's Ritz. April 11th Kirk Hammett joins the band at the Music Building in New York. April 16th After a mere four days of rehearsing, Kirk gives his first concert with Metallica in Dover, New Jersey. May 10th After having signed with John Zazula's very first label, Megaforce Records, Metallica starts recording their first album at Rochester's Music America Studio, warmly recommended by Manowar's muscular bassist Joey DeMaio. Paul Curcio, the "producer" refuses all entry in the control room. July 25th Megaforce Records released Kill 'Em All in the States, Music For Nations releases it in the UK. July 27th The thirty one date Kill 'Em All For One tour kicks off in New Brunswick, later to be joined by Raven. September 26th The tour ends at The Stone in San Francisco. November Metallica headline three concerts with Armored Saint as guests in Palo Alto (the 25th), Berkeley (the 26th), and San Francisco (the 27th). 1984 January 14th The day after a cancelled gig in Boston (due to bad weather conditions), all of Metallica's equipment is stolen as well as the tour bus they had parked in front of their hotel in New Jersey. The guitars were saved however, since they had been locked up from the cold in a room. Anthrax nicely lends them their gear for the rest of their tour. February 3rd Here begins Venom's Seven Dates Of Hell tour at the Volkhaus in Zurich, with Metallica as opening act. It is also their first date in Europe. February 11th Metallica brings the house down at the famous Aardshock Festival in Holland. Metallica share the bill with Horizon, Savage, Tokyo Blade, and Venom. February 12th The tour screeches to its final destination at Poperinge in Belgium. February 20th Metallica enters the Sweet Silence Studio in Copenhagen in order to record their second album under the direction of producer Flemming Rasmussen (highly acclaimed for his work with Rainbow and Mercyful Fate). Lars feels at home and the band finally finds themselves secluded from the hustle and bustle of the LA music scene. March 27th Following the cancellation of their English tour with Exciter and The Rods due to the meager amount of seat reservations -their record sale to the astronomical amounted sum of �fourteen tickets-, Metallica chooses to perform a one night gig at the legendary Marquee Club in London. June 6th Their first out of five dates as guests for Twisted Sister begins in Holland. June 10th At the Heavy Sound Festival in Poperinge, Metallica plays alongside H-Bomb, Faithful Breath, Lita Ford, Mercyful Fate, Baron Rojo, Twisted Sister and Motorhead. July 1st Metallica gigs at New York's Roseland Ballroom. The band are introduced to their future co-manager, Cliff Bernstein as well as to the man behind the contract with Elektra, Michael Alago. August 29th Metallica triumph at the Breaking Sound Festival in Paris. September 12th Metallica abruptly cease all collaboration with Johnny Z. Q Prime becomes their new management. Not only does Q Prime involve the talents of Cliff Burnstein and Peter Mensch, but it also happens to be Def Leppard, Dokken, and Metallica's friends Armored Saints' management. Their albums' distribution and finance are left to the hands of Elektra in the States and Music For Nations in Europe. November 16th Metallica stops at Rouen, France for the first gig from their << Bang That Head That Doesn't Bang >> tour. Ride The Lightning hits the shelves. December 20th Metallica ends their tour at the Lyceum in London. 1985 January 10th At the first stop of their American tour during which Metallica are to co-headline the bill wish W.A.S.P., the band is unable to pursue their journey� Lars' visa has expired and the drummer is sent back to Denmark. He joins them the following day for a date in Scotia, New York. During this tour, the metallimen are delighted to find themselves on stage with their childhood buddies from Armored Saint. February A certain Jason Newsted attends their concert in Phoenix. This is the last time he sees the band on stage from the audience. March 19th The tour comes to an end at the Starry Night Club in Portland, Oregon. Metallica celebrates their final leg with a memorable jam session with Armored Saint, whose singer John Bush had almost joined the band two years earlier and whose bassist Joey Vera was soon to become Cliff Burton's possible replacement. August 17th Metallica appears for the first time as headlining act for the Monsters Of Rock festival at Castle Donington. August 24th The Four Horsemen's concert a.k.a. Metallica takes place at San Francisco's Ruthie's Club. August 31st Metallica participates in Oakland's Day On The Green concert, organized by the legendary Bill Graham. September 2nd Master Of Puppets starts taking shape at the Sweet Sound Studio in Copenhagen. Flemming Rasmussen's still at the controls. September 14th Metallica steals the show at Venom's performance during the Metal Hammer Festival in Lorelel, Germany. December 31st For a New Year celebration concert at L.A.'s Civic Center, Metallica meets up once again with Exodus and Dave Mustaine, now the leader of Megadeth. The occasion arrises to make peace with their former guitarist. James inadvertedly injures a member of the audience with his mic stand. Despite his profuse apologies to the fan by offering him champagne, countless autographs, and Metallica memorabilia, the wounded spectator sues the singer sever million dollars. 1986 February 21st Master Of Puppets is released worldwide. March 27th Metallica kicks off their world tour with friend and idol, Ozzy Osbourne in Wichita, Kansas. Metallica was especially chosen by the former Black Sabbath leader to appear as guests for this unforgettable tour. July 26th Right before going on stage in Evansville, Indiana, James hetfield breaks his wrist while skateboarding. Taken by complete surprise, the band is forced to cancel Metallica mount the stage a few days later, Hetfield has no other choice but to sing with his arm in a cast while sadly watching his guitar being fiddled with by James Marshall, Metal Church's guitarist. This isn't going to be the last time John saves the day� August 3rd Ozzy's tour ends at Hampton's Coliseum in Virginia. September 10th The Damage Inc. tour makes its first stop at Cardiff's St. David Hall in Wales. Ol' buddies from Anthrax sign up as opening act. John Marshall's still playing the guitar under handicapped-Hetfield's watchful eyes. September 21st Hetfield finally pries his cast off for a one-night gig at London's Hammersmith Odeon. September 26th Cliff Burton plays his last gig in Stockholm, Sweden. September 27th As the band is heading towards Copenhagen, their bus driver loses control of his vehicle. Burton is catapulted from his bunk-bed onto the road. He dies on the spot as the bus runs over him. The other band members suffer minor injuries, but the shock caused by Burton's tragic departure, leaves them stunned and uncertain of Metallica's future. The Metallica saga almost experiences its screeching halt. September 29th On the eve of Burton's memorial service, Lars, James, and Kirk decide to hunt for a new bass player. Cliff's parents force them to continue without him. To them, that's what their beloved son would've wanted. October 28th Armored Saint's bassist, Joey Vera refuses their offer, the band therefore audition numerous candidates for Cliff's replacement. Their final choice finally lies on Flotsam & Jetsam's bassist, Jason Newsted. November 8th During a private concert at the Country Club in Resada, California, Jason makes his debut on stage as Metallica's bassist. Even the more ardent of their fans accept his arrival with immense politeness. November 15th Metallica fly the airs for a first concert in Japan at Tokyo's Shibuya Kokaido. 1987 January 8th From Copenhagen, Metallica pursues their European tour in memory of Cliff. Despite the tragedy that will forever more remain in the hearts of many; rain or shine, Metallica are back in shape and more motivated than ever before. February 8th Metallica appears for the second time at the Ardschock Festival in Holland. This time, the band headlines the bill with Laaz Rockit, Celtic Frost, Crimson Glory, Metal Church, and Anthrax. February 13th The European leg ends in Goteborg, Sweden. February 23rd Still intent on perfecting his skateboarding skills, James Hetfield breaks an arm. No dates are cancelled this time since the band's on vacation, but a Saturday Night Live appearance is pushed to a later date. Henceforth, Metallica's management adds a new clause to their contract: No approaching anything resembling a wooden plank on wheels. March The remaining members takes the opportunit to rebuild Lars' garage in order to rehearse, just like in the good 'ol days! Hence the birth of Garage Days� EP. July 8th Metallica enters the Conway studio in LA for the recording of a series of cover versions for the five track Garage Days� EP. August 10th The $5.99 EP Garage Days Re-revisited sees it's release. August 20th A concert by Damage Inc. is held at the 100 Club in London. This idea of Metallica's joke pseudonym doesn't fool anybody. Hundred of fans cram at the doors, forcing the police to intervene. Jason, suddenly victim to light-headedness due to the intense heat in the club, is immediately replaced in mid-concert by Diamond Head's guitarist, Brain Tatler. August 22nd Metallica are invited on the Monsters Of Rock bill for the second time. To everyone's common point of view, this undoubtedly turns out to be the band's worst ever performance. Metallica keeps hope and strenuously tries to regain their notoriety throughout the rest of Europe. They eventually succeed. December 4th The world sees the release of the Cliff 'Em All videotape, thus becoming the most widely sold tape during several months. 1988 January 29th Metallica starts work on their fourth album in the One On One Studio in Los Angeles. After a few days in the company of Guns N' Roses producer Mike Clink, the metallimen choose to replace his presence of Flemming Rasmussen's. May 23rd A band by the name of Frayed Ends makes it appearance at L.A.'s Troubadour. Once again, this is one of Metallica's joke patronym but also a way to warm-up before a tour or festival. May 27th The first out of 28 dates for the Monsters Of Rock tour kicks off at the East Troy's Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. Metallica shares the bill with Kingdom Come, Dokken, Scorpions, and Van Halen. July 28th Master Of Puppets reaches a million copies
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