Metallica Concert History

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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 16, 1985
Metallica
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Feb 15, 1985
W.A.S.P. / Metallica / Armored Saint
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Reflexions St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Feb 14, 1985
Metallica

Ride the Lightning

Burlington Memorial Auditorium Burlington, Iowa, United States
Feb 13, 1985
Metallica
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Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Feb 10, 1985
Metallica / W.A.S.P. / Armored Saint

Ride The Lightning tour

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Carlton West Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Feb 09, 1985
Metallica / Armored Saint / W.A.S.P.

Ride the Lightning

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Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicates for Feb 09, 1985
Feb 08, 1985
Metallica / W.A.S.P. / Armored Saint
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Eagles Club Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 08, 1985
Feb 07, 1985
Metallica Variety Theater Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Feb 06, 1985
Metallica / W.A.S.P. / Armored Saint
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First Avenue and 7th St Entry - Mainroom Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Feb 05, 1985
Metallica / W.A.S.P. / Armored Saint
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Headliners Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Feb 03, 1985
Metallica
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El Paso, Texas, United States
Feb 02, 1985
Metallica

Ride the Lightning

Variety Theatre Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Feb 01, 1985
Metallica
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Royal Oak Music Theatre Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jan 30, 1985
Metallica
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Sherwood Country Club Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jan 29, 1985
Metallica
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Riverside Saloon Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jan 28, 1985
Metallica
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Newport Music Hall Columbus, Ohio, United States
Jan 27, 1985
Metallica / W.A.S.P / Armored Saint
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Jan 26, 1985
Metallica
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Jan 25, 1985
Metallica
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Jan 23, 1985
Metallica

Ride the Lightning

Mid-Hudson Civic Center Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

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