“Lars and I spotted him headbanging at the Whiskey. ‘Let’s recruit that guitarist… oh wait, he’s on bass!’ This slender guy in bell bottoms was playing a wah solo. ‘Impressive, we need him!'”: James Hetfield reminisces about Metallica icon Cliff Burton’s legacy.]
“Ron Quintana, a metal enthusiast, compiled names for his fanzine. After Lars glimpsed that list, Ron settled on Metal Mania—but Metallica was included. Lars ‘appropriated’ it. For good: James Hetfield reminisces about Metallica’s early days when they cherished having just five fans.”]
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!["Ron Quintana, a metal enthusiast, compiled names for his fanzine. After Lars glimpsed that list, Ron settled on Metal Mania—but Metallica was included. Lars 'appropriated' it. For good: James Hetfield reminisces about Metallica's early days when they cherished having just five fans."]](https://backingtracksfullcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ron-Quintana-a-metal-enthusiast-compiled-names-for-his-fanzine-758x426.jpg "\"Ron Quintana, a metal enthusiast, compiled names for his fanzine. After Lars glimpsed that list, Ron settled on Metal Mania—but Metallica was included. Lars 'appropriated' it. For good: James Hetfield reminisces about Metallica's early days when they cherished having just five fans.\"] 2")
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