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then two to three weeks incorporating feedback from the director, producers and the network. When the episode was done, he would receive another episode’s worth of footage, and so on, until he and two other editors
After that James joined him and the two formed the heavy metal band, the Metallica in October 1981. Later on, guitarist Dave Mustaine and Bassist Cliff Burton joined the band. At first, James didn't take initiation to lead the band, but afterward, he became one to make the band popular....
Hetfield and Ulrich turned to a brash and talented young lead guitarist named Dave Mustaine, who immediately elevated the fledgling group’s musicianship. He also contributed several song ideas that would duly evolve into early Metallica favorites, like "The Four Horsemen" and "Phantom Lord.” The...
With Hetfield still performing live only as a vocalist at this point, Brad Parker (also known as Damion C. Phillips) was brought in to serve as second guitarist alongside Mustaine. As Metallica's official site dryly notes, "His performance did not go over well," and this lineup lasted exa...
after forming Soul Coughing, and I’m thrilled to resume our collaboration. Ava Mendoza is the perfect person to round out this quartet — great soloist, sensitive ensemble player: a fearless guitarist/ improvisor who knows how to rock the house. We’re ready to take it...