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.
Metallica / Down / The Sword Oct 21, 2008 Glendale, Arizona, United States Uploaded by Ryan Thompson
Metallica Oct 17, 2008 Daly City, California, United States Uploaded by Kc Concerts4life
Metallica Sep 15, 2008 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Sable D
Metallica, Fan Club Show, Death Magnetic, O2 Arena, 15th Sep 2008
Metallica Sep 15, 2008 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Sable D Credit: © Sable Delaney
Reading Festival 2008 Aug 22 - 24, 2008 Reading, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by R.B.
Ozzfest 2008 Aug 9, 2008 Dallas, Texas, United States Uploaded by Arestus
Ozzfest 2008 Aug 9, 2008 Dallas, Texas, United States Uploaded by Alex Comeaux
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 2008 Jun 12 - 15, 2008 Manchester, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Buzd Viking