TIMELINE      
Summarised timeline of Metallica's history. Select an era.
1981 - 1985
The early days.
1986 - 1989
The death of Cliff Burton, recruitment of Jason Newsted and the rise of the band.
1990 - 1995
The Black album and the never ending world tour.
1996 - 1999
The Load/Reload era.
2000 - Present
St. Anger, Rob Trujillo and the new Metallica.
