Informative Essay On Metallica

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From an underground thrash metal band, to the world’s most popular heavy metal band. I will be talking about Metallica and how they first started and how they grew to be the most successful band in metal history! Metallica first started in 1981 when drummer Lars Ulrich met with frontman James Hetfield. Their first lineup in the band was drummer Lars Ulrich, frontman James Hetfield, lead guitarist Dave Mustaine, and bass Ron McGovney. Metallica’s first show ever was March 14, 1982 and Dave Mustaine’s strings actually broke and had to change them in front of the crowd. After a few shows go by, They ended up getting signed by Mega Hit Records to Record their first album Kill em All. Shortly before the album was released Dave Mustaine got