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Kill 'Em All Tour

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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.

Personnel

  • James Hetfield – lead vocals and rhythm guitar
  • Kirk Hammett – lead Guitar and background vocals
  • Cliff Burton – bass and background vocals
  • Lars Ulrich – drums
  • References

    Kill 'Em All Tour Wikipedia