Metallica (formed in 1981 in Los Angeles) is widely recognized as one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history, often acknowledged as one of the "Big Four" of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Metalica was formed by lead singer James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich with Dave Mustaine joining on lead guitar and Ron McGovney on bass. McGovney departed in 1982 and was replaced by Cliff Burton, who died in 1986 when the band's tour bus crashed in Sweden. Jason Newsted replaced Burton, departing in 2001. Robert Trujillo joined the band in 2003 and remains its longest-lasting bassist to date. Some of Metalica's most popular songs include "One," "Enter Sandman," "Ride the Lightning," "Nothing Else Matters," "Wherever I May Roam," "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "Sad but True," "Unforgiven," "Master of Puppets," which was featured in Netflix's "Stranger Things" Season 4 finale.
These are photos from concerts where Metallica played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
ZZ Top / Marillion / Bon Jovi / Metallica / Ratt / Magnum Aug 17, 1985 Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Rockerman75
Metallica Mar 17, 1985 Seattle, Washington, United States Uploaded by Skatermetalmatt
METALLICA / Armored Saint Feb 27, 1985 Dallas, Texas, United States Uploaded by Dobber1969
Metallica / W.A.S.P / Armored Saint Feb 9, 1985 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Uploaded by Steve Paull
Metallica / W.A.S.P / Armored Saint Jan 27, 1985 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Denial Omega