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James Hetfield is Born
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James' Mom Dies
Although I don't have an exact date, 1981 is when James' mom died from cancer when he was 13. -
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Metallica
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Metallica is Formed
There isn't an exact date for this either, but Metallica was formed in 1981. -
First Album, Kill 'Em All, was Released
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Second Album, Ride The Lightning, was Released
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Third Album, Master of Puppets, was Released
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Bassist, Cliff Burton, was Killed in Tragic Bus Accident
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Fourth Album, ...And Justice for All, was Released
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Won First Grammy for Best Metal Performance for "One"
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Fifth Album, Self-titled "Metallica", was Released
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Caught on Fire During a Concert
During a concert in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, James Hetfield accidently stepped into the path of a pyrotechnic on stage. This caught a whole side of his body on fire. He was rushed to the hospital and suffered from many 2nd and 3rd degree burns. He went through 6 weeks worth of rehabilitation in 4 days so he could get back on tour as quick as possible, but taking breaks from his guitar when necessary. -
Live Album titled "Live (expletive): Binge and Purge" was released
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Sixth Album, Load, was Released
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Married Francesca Tomasi
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Married to Francesca Tomasi
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Seventh Album, Re-Load, was Released
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Had His First Child, Cali Tee Hetfield
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Had Second Child, Castor Virgil Hetfield
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Had Third Child, Marcella Francesca
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Went to Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Abuse
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Eigth Album, St. Anger, was Released
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"Some Kind of Monster" Movie Released
Metallica's movie "Some Kind of Monster" was released in 2004, following some member's of the band's path through and after rehab. -
Ninth Album, Death Magnetic, was Released
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Inducted into Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame
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Tenth Album, Lulu, was Released
