Metallica was formed in Los Angeles, California, October 28, 1981 by guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and Danish-born drummer Lars Ulrich, after both had placed classified advertisements in the publication The Recycler about forming a band.[citation needed] The early incarnation of the band went through a number of members, including Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney. Metallica got its name when San Francisco-area metal promoter Ron Quintana asked Lars to help pick out a name for his new magazine promoting U.S. and British metal bands. Quintana came up with a list that included the name "Metallica," while Lars suggested "Metal Mania" and "Hesse"; Lars decided to use "Metallica" for the band's name.[citation needed]

Metallica's music was inspired by bands such as Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Rush, Diamond Head, Motörhead, Saxon, Thin Lizzy, Queen, Mercyful Fate, Venom and other, mainly British, metal bands. They also took inspiration from punk bands like the Misfits, Zeroption,......

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