Metallica's 1986 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
Nov 20, 1986
Metallica
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Sun Plaza Hall Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Nov 19, 1986
Metallica
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Sun Plaza Hall Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Nov 18, 1986
Metallica
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Osaka Festival Hall (フェスティバルホール) Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Nov 17, 1986
Metallica
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Aichi Labor Hall (愛知県勤労会館) Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Nov 15, 1986
Metallica
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Shibuya Public Hall (渋谷公会堂 ) Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Nov 12, 1986
Cancelled
Metallica / Metal Church
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Nov 09, 1986
Metallica
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Jezebel's Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 08, 1986
Metallica

Damage Inc.

Reseda Country Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 07, 1986
Metallica Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 06, 1986
Metallica / Keel / Sword
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Verdun Auditorium Montréal, Québec, Canada

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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [856-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [857-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [858-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [859-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [860-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [861-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [862-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [863-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica  on May 10, 1986 [760-small]

Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
May 10, 1986
 Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica on Jun 14, 1986 [356-small]

Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
Jun 14, 1986
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica on May 13, 1986 [539-small]

Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
May 13, 1986
 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica on May 13, 1986 [540-small]

Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
May 13, 1986
 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  Uploaded by Abq1215 Phx

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2019 60 concerts
2018 65 concerts
2017 72 concerts
2016 26 concerts
2015 28 concerts
2014 43 concerts
2013 35 concerts
2012 44 concerts
2011 25 concerts
2010 68 concerts
2009 112 concerts
2008 65 concerts
2007 18 concerts
2006 22 concerts
2005 3 concerts
2004 124 concerts
2003 84 concerts
2002 3 concerts
2001 3 concerts
2000 33 concerts
1999 58 concerts
1998 75 concerts
1997 103 concerts
1996 91 concerts
1995 9 concerts
1994 57 concerts
1993 81 concerts
1992 177 concerts
1991 62 concerts
1990 15 concerts
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1988 101 concerts
1987 31 concerts
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1985 60 concerts
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