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Country United States, US
Formed in Los Angeles
Active 1981 – present
Genres
Current Members
James Hetfield guitar, lead vocals
Kirk Hammett background vocals, guitar
Lars Ulrich drums (drum set), percussion
Robert Trujillo background vocals, bass guitar
Past Members (4)
Cliff Burton background vocals, bass guitar 1982 – 1986
Dave Mustaine background vocals, guitar 1981 – 1983
Jason Newsted background vocals, electric bass guitar 1986 – 2001
Ron McGovney bass guitar 1982 – 1982
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