How did the band start… How did Lars and James first meet?
Lars had taken out an ad in a newspaper called the Recycler, saying he was looking for people to jam with. James answered the ad, and was unimpressed withLars’ playing, partly due to the fact that Lars’ cymbals fell over every time he hit them. Shortly after, Lars went to England to follow his favorite band, Diamond Head on tour, and after returning to the States got a spot on Brian Slagel’s “Metal Massacre” album. Using this as bait, he talked James into recording a song for the album, and the rest is history. Where did the name Metallica come from? Lars stole it. “Mr. Metal” of San Francisco, Ron Quintana, was getting ready to launch a metal fanzine and he had a few names. He asked his friend Lars for help.. after hearing the name “Metallica”, Lars quickly suggested a different name and kept “Metallica” for himself! Who are all the former and current members of the band? James, Lars, Kirk all current. Cliff Burton died 9-27-86. Jason Newsted left Metallica in January 2001. Dave Musta
