Metallica was shaped in Los Angeles, California, October 28, 1981 by guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and Danish-born drummer Lars Ulrich, after both had placed classified advertisements in the publication The Recycler about forming a band. The early personification of the band went through a number of members, including Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney. Metallica got its name when San Francisco-area metal promoter Ron Quintana asked Lars to help pick out a name for his new magazine promoting U.S. and British metal bands. Quintana arise with a list that included the name "Metallica," while Lars recommended "Metal Mania" and "Hesse"; Lars determined to use "Metallica" for the band's name.
