Metallica's 1989 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.

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Metallica / Great White / The Cult
Jul 18, 1989
 Bristol, Connecticut, United States
  Embedded by Mojo Ryzen


Metallica / Great White / The Cult
Jul 18, 1989
 Bristol, Connecticut, United States
  Embedded by Mojo Ryzen


Metallica / Great White / The Cult
Jul 18, 1989
 Bristol, Connecticut, United States
  Embedded by Mojo Ryzen


Metallica / Great White / The Cult
Jul 18, 1989
 Bristol, Connecticut, United States
  Embedded by Mojo Ryzen

Photos from 1989 View All 1989 Photos


Metallica / The Cult on Jun 20, 1989 [396-small]

Metallica / The Cult
Jun 20, 1989
 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
  Uploaded by Firbd1

Metallica / Great White / The Cult on Jul 18, 1989 [168-small]

Metallica / Great White / The Cult
Jul 18, 1989
 Bristol, Connecticut, United States
  Uploaded by Mojo Ryzen

Metallica / Great White / The Cult on Jul 18, 1989 [175-small]

Metallica / Great White / The Cult
Jul 18, 1989
 Bristol, Connecticut, United States
  Uploaded by Mojo Ryzen

Metallica / Great White / The Cult on Jul 18, 1989 [194-small]

Metallica / Great White / The Cult
Jul 18, 1989
 Bristol, Connecticut, United States
  Uploaded by Mojo Ryzen

Metallica / The Cult on May 31, 1989 [666-small]

Metallica / The Cult
May 31, 1989
 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Metallica / The Cult on Jun 3, 1989 [670-small]

Metallica / The Cult
Jun 3, 1989
 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Metallica / The Cult on Jun 16, 1989 [366-small]

Metallica / The Cult
Jun 16, 1989
 Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
  Uploaded by Wichita Rocks

Metallica / The Cult on Jun 16, 1989 [975-small]

Metallica / The Cult
Jun 16, 1989
 Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
  Uploaded by Wichita Rocks

Metallica / Queensryche on Feb 14, 1989 [054-small]

Metallica / Queensryche
Feb 14, 1989
 Fort Myers, Florida, United States
  Uploaded by Laura Frankovic

Metallica / The Cult on Jul 30, 1989 [181-small]

Metallica / The Cult
Jul 30, 1989
 Richmond, Virginia, United States
  Uploaded by Krissy K

Metallica / Queensryche   on Mar 11, 1989 [190-small]

Metallica / Queensryche
Mar 11, 1989
 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
  Uploaded by Krissy K

Metallica / Queensryche on Feb 12, 1989 [067-small]

Metallica / Queensryche
Feb 12, 1989
 Miami, Florida, United States
  Uploaded by Drugs For My Ears

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Djskinsfan74 Oct 04, 2022

Looking for photos of Metallica from 1989 in D.C. backstage

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