Metallicawas formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1981 by drummer and former tennis prodigy Lars Ulrichand guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, who met after Lars Ulrichplaced a classified advertisement in the American publication The Recycler. Bassist Ron McGovney was an original member, and the band used several transient guitar players, such as Brad Parker and Jeff Warner. Their first session played was in Lars Ulrich's garage. At that time there were only three members, Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, and Lloyd Grant. Ron McGovney joined a couple of days later.
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