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
May 01, 1986
Metallica / Ozzy Osbourne

The Ultimate Sin Tour

Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Apr 28, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica

Ultimate Sin Tour

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Nassau Coliseum Hempstead, New York, United States
Apr 27, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
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Glens Falls Civic Center Glens Falls, New York, United States
Apr 25, 1986
Metallica / Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne w/ Metallica

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DCU Center Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 24, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
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New Haven Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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Apr 23, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica / Queensrÿche

The Ultimate Sin Tour

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Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Apr 21, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica

Damage, Inc

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Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Apr 20, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica

Ultimate Sin

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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 18, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
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Stabler Arena Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apr 17, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
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Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena Binghamton, New York, United States
Apr 16, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica

Ultimate Sin Tour

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Capital Centre Landover, Maryland, United States
Apr 14, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica

The Ultimate Sin

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Rochester Community War Memorial Rochester, New York, United States
Apr 13, 1986
Metallica
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Onondaga County War Memorial Syracuse, New York, United States
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Apr 12, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
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War Memorial Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 10, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
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Tullio Arena, Erie Civic Center Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 09, 1986
Metallica / Ozzy Osbourne
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Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
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Apr 08, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
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Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Apr 06, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
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Mecca Auditorium Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Apr 05, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica

Ultimate Sin / Damage, Inc. Tour

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UIC Pavillion Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 04, 1986
Ozzy / Metallica

Ultimate Sin Tour

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Joe Louis Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
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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
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