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Metallica kicks Dave Mustaine out of the band with very little warning.
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After kicking Dave out Metallica invited Exodus guitarist (at the time) Kirk Hammett into the band.
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The tour bus that Metallica was on crashed and flipped over crushing they're bass player.
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After the tragic death of Cliff, Metallica sets out to find a new bass player. Jason Newsted
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Metallica wins Best Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Video for Enter Sandman
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Metallica wins a grammy for "Best Performance" for Whiskey in the jar
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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".
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After Jason left it drew more attention to the on deteriorating relationship between James and Lars, as well as Kirk Hammett's backseat status.
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Robert Trujillo joins the band as the new permanent bass player.
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