John Zazula then owner of Megaforce records
The first person to sign the declaration of Independence was John Hancock
Metallica released their first album, "Kill 'Em All" in 1982
The first person to sign the Treaty of Waitangi was Hone Heke.
Metallica's first album is Kill 'Em All.
That varies from person to person
Metallica play their first live show at Radio City in Anaheim, California on March 14, 1982
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Sign languages are as old as vocal languages. Nobody knows who the first person was.
Dave Mustaine was the first lead guitarist for Metallica, but Kirk Hammot was the next and, so far, the last.
There have been four other members in Metallica prior to the present day (2013). Ron McGovney who was replaced by Cliff Burton. After Cliff's death, he was replaced by Jason Newstead. They are no longer members of Metallica. In addition Dave Mustaine was with Metallica until 1983 - he was replaced by Kirk Hammet who remains with Metallica.
Metallica's first recording, "Hit the Lights", appeared on the Metal Massacre compilation in 1982.
I don't think it actually means anything but they use the skull a lot... I have a skull on one of my metallica shirts and a skull on my metallica poster... I'm pretty sure its just their sign or symbol to represent them.