Location North America
Europe | Associated album Kill 'Em All | |
Start date July 27, 1983 (1983-07-27) End date August 30, 1984 (1984-08-30) Legs 3 in North America
4 in Europe
7 total No. of shows 53 in North America
15 in Europe
68 total |
The Kill 'Em All Tour was the first major concert tour by American thrash metal band Metallica. The tour, which was sponsored by their record label, Megaforce Records, was in support of their debut album, Kill 'Em All, released two days before the start of the tour. Metallica supported Raven, Venom and Twisted Sister while supporting acts for Metallica included Anthrax and Armored Saint. Tour setlists consisted of songs off their debut album, cover songs including Diamond Head's "Am I Evil?" and Blitzkrieg's self-titled song, and songs that would be released on Ride the Lightning.
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