But behind their accomplishments and popularity, lies a big decision that changed their trajectory entirely.
The moment in question has become one of rock music’s most talked-about events.
But what caused the band to come to such a drastic decision?
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The answer to that centers around substance abuse and a clash of wildly different personalities.
Dave Mustaines Downfall in Metallica
The year was 1983.
The group had grown tired ofMustaine’s heavy drinking and erratic behavior during his inebriated moments.
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There is music to be played, and history to be made.
“I would drink and have fun until someone would refute something I had said.
And then that was war, baby.
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Id be aggressive and confrontational because I was a violent drunk.
I lost all inhibitions when I was drinking, and that didnt go over to well in the end.
But I would say we’re probably better off now than we’ve been for a long time.
And it comes and goes.”
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A tour and documentary are not the only things keeping the band busy.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Hammett relayed tidbits about the album.
