Metallica Band

Metallica band's current members and their information is given below.

• James Hetfield
  Instrument - Vocals and Guitar

  James is the voice, among other things, of Metallica's songs but it wasn't always planned that way. In the early days, Metallica tried a few different vocal/guitar configurations. Some of the experiments included adding another guitar player, or having then lead guitar player Dave Mustaine play the sole guitar.

  
  

• Lars Ulrich
  Instrument - Drums

  Lars had jammed with a James Hetfield, a singer and guitar player. That jam had its share of problems... Lars' timekeeping wasn't that solid and the cymbals fell victim to gravity a bit too often. But now, he had bait: a spot on an album.

  
  

• Kirk Hammett
  Instrument - Lead Guitar

  Kirk is the second lead guitarist of Metallica. Hammett's playing brought Metallica into an era of more melodic and controlled guitar work. He's been in the band ever since that day in 1983, which surprisingly was less then a month after he and his former band, Exodus opened for Metallica.

  
  

• Rob Trujillo
  Instrument - Bass Guitar

  He's got rhythm, and he is most certainly got music. Now Robert Trujillo's also got the job of being Metallica's new bassist and family member... one that will doubthless fit most righteous and cheerful of Souther Californians like a glove.

Ex members of Metallica band and their information is given below.

• Jason Newsted [1986 - 2001]
  Instrument - Bass

  In 1986, the band members chose him as the 3rd bass guitarist of Metallica after the tragic death of Cliff Burton. He played a solo in his first show. Some people thought it wasn't good to play a solo after Cliff's death. Jason always felt Cliff's shadow on stage, but he never stoped and he made his mark in Metallica.

  
  

• Cliff Burton [1982 - 1986]
  Instrument - Bass

  Cliff was discovered by Lars and James when he was playing in Trauma. After he joined Metallica, he became one of the most favorite member of the band. His music was so melodic. "Orion" and "Anesthesia" are 2 samples of his talent. Unfortunately Cliff died when the band was on tour in Sweden in 1986.

  
  

• Dave Mustaine [1981 - 1983]
  Instrument - Lead Guitar

  Dave is the original lead guitarist of Metallica. James and Lars removed Dave from Metallica in 1983. They replaced Kirk Hammett after him. Dave Mustaine formed Megadeth after his adventure in Metallica. But Megadeth broke up in April 2002.

  
  

• Ron McGovney [1981 - 1982]
  Instrument - Bass

  Ron McGovney is the original bass guitarist of Metallica. James and Ron were/are good friends. They played together in lot's of bands like; Leather Charm, Phantom Lord. He was removed from Metallica in 1982. Cliff Burton was the second bass guitarist after Ron.