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Out goes Dave
Metallica kicks Dave Mustaine out of the band with very little warning. -
In comes Kirk
After kicking Dave out Metallica invited Exodus guitarist (at the time) Kirk Hammett into the band. -
The death of Cliff Burton
The tour bus that Metallica was on crashed and flipped over crushing they're bass player. -
Finding Jason Newsted
After the tragic death of Cliff, Metallica sets out to find a new bass player. Jason Newsted -
Metallica wins an award
Metallica wins Best Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Video for Enter Sandman -
Metallica wins a Grammy
Metallica wins a grammy for "Best Performance" for Whiskey in the jar -
Jason Newsted leaves the band
Jason becomes the first person in 20 years to defy James's proud rule that "the only way you can leave Metallica is in a body bag". -
James VS Lars
After Jason left it drew more attention to the on deteriorating relationship between James and Lars, as well as Kirk Hammett's backseat status. -
The final piece
Robert Trujillo joins the band as the new permanent bass player. -
Metallica gets inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame