Band Members

Present Band Members

James Hetfield

Instrument: Vocals and rhythm guitar

Formed the band on 28 October 1981

Lars Ulrich

Instrument: Drums and percussion

Formed the band on 28 October 1981

Kirk Hammet

Instrument: Lead guitar

Joined the band on 16 April 1983

Rob Trujillo

Instrument: Bass

Joined the band on 24 February 2003


Ex-Metallica Members

Jason Newsted

Instrument: Bass

Joined the band on 28 October 1986

Left the band on 17 January 2001

Cliff Burton

Instrument: Bass

Joined the band on 28 December 1982

Left the band on 27 September 1986 (deceased)

Dave Mustaine

Instrument: Bass

Joined the band on 28 October 1981

Left the band on 11 April 1983

Ron McGovney

Instrument: Bass

Joined the band on January 1982

Left the band on 30 November 1982