Kill 'Em All for One
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Kill 'Em All for One was the first major concert tour by American heavy metal
band Metallica
. The tour included Metallica's newly-hired lead guitarist Kirk Hammett
. It was sponsored by Megaforce Records
. The tour consisted of 53 cross-country dates, provided by Megaforce Records. The concert set lists would often consist of mostly songs from its debut studio album Kill 'Em All
and also songs from Ride the Lightning
that were not released on Kill 'Em All. These songs included "Fight Fire with Fire", "Ride the Lightning", "The Call of Ktulu", and "Creeping Death
".
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
. The tour included Metallica's newly-hired lead guitarist Kirk Hammett
Kirk Hammett
Kirk Lee Hammett is the lead guitarist and a songwriter in the heavy metal band Metallica and has been a member of the band since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stones list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time...
. It was sponsored by Megaforce Records
Megaforce Records
Megaforce Records is an American independent record label which was founded in 1982 by Jon and Marsha Zazula to publish the first works of Metallica. It has offices in New York and Philadelphia. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony Music Entertainment/RED Distribution...
. The tour consisted of 53 cross-country dates, provided by Megaforce Records. The concert set lists would often consist of mostly songs from its debut studio album Kill 'Em All
Kill 'Em All
Kill 'Em All is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released on July 25, 1983. Since its release, it has been certified 3x platinum by the RIAA, having sold over 3 million copies in the United States alone.-Music:...
and also songs from Ride the Lightning
Ride the Lightning
Ride the Lightning is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released on July 27, 1984 through the independent record label Megaforce Records. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on November 5, 1987 and was most recently certified 5x platinum on June 9, 2003...
that were not released on Kill 'Em All. These songs included "Fight Fire with Fire", "Ride the Lightning", "The Call of Ktulu", and "Creeping Death
Creeping Death
-Covers:* New Jersey Hardcore band Shattered Realm includes a cover of "Creeping Death" on the reissue of their 2002 album "Broken Ties Spoken Lies"* Plays Metallica by Four Cellos by Apocalyptica.* During Ozzfest 2002 by Drowning Pool....
".
Typical setlist
(Taken from the Cleveland, OH Agora Theatre and Ballroom show on December 18, 1983)- "Hit the Lights"
- "The Four Horsemen"
- "Jump in the FireJump in the Fire-External links:* *...
" - "Fight Fire with Fire"
- "Ride the LightningRide the Lightning (song)"Ride the Lightning" is the title track of the 1984 album by heavy metal band Metallica. The original version of the song was found on the Horsemen Of The Apocalypse demo with Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney...
" - "Phantom Lord"
- "The Call of Ktulu"
- "No Remorse"
- "Seek & Destroy"
- "(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth" (Bass Solo)
- "WhiplashWhiplash (song)-External links:*...
" - "Creeping DeathCreeping Death-Covers:* New Jersey Hardcore band Shattered Realm includes a cover of "Creeping Death" on the reissue of their 2002 album "Broken Ties Spoken Lies"* Plays Metallica by Four Cellos by Apocalyptica.* During Ozzfest 2002 by Drowning Pool....
" - Guitar Solo
- "Metal Militia"
Tour dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/1983 |  San Francisco, CA, USA |
The Stone |
| 3/19/1983 | San Francisco, CA, USA |
The Stone |
| 4/8/1983 | New York New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... , NY, USA |
Paramount Theatre Paramount Theater (New York City) The Paramount Theatre was a noted movie palace located at 43rd Street and Broadway in the Times Square district of New York City. Opened in 1926, it was the premiere showcase for Paramount Pictures and also became a popular live performance venue. The theater was closed in 1964 and its space... |
| 4/9/1983 | New York New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... , NY, USA |
The Ritz Ritz (rock club) -History:The Ritz was founded in 1980 by Jerry Brandt on 11th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues in the East Village neighborhood of New York City. Formerly a ballroom known as Webster Hall, The Ritz still retained some of its previous incarnation's Art Deco style. As a venue, it focused... |
| 4/16/1983 | Dover Dover, New Jersey Dover is a town in Morris County, New Jersey on the Rockaway River. Dover is west of New York City and west of Newark, New Jersey. As of the United States Census, 2000, the town's population was 18,188.-Geography:... , NJ, USA |
The Showplace |
| 4/22/1983 | New York New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... , NY, USA |
Paramount Theatre Paramount Theater (New York City) The Paramount Theatre was a noted movie palace located at 43rd Street and Broadway in the Times Square district of New York City. Opened in 1926, it was the premiere showcase for Paramount Pictures and also became a popular live performance venue. The theater was closed in 1964 and its space... |
| 4/24/1983 | New York New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... , NY, USA |
Paramount Theatre Paramount Theater (New York City) The Paramount Theatre was a noted movie palace located at 43rd Street and Broadway in the Times Square district of New York City. Opened in 1926, it was the premiere showcase for Paramount Pictures and also became a popular live performance venue. The theater was closed in 1964 and its space... |
| 7/27/1983 | New Brunswick, NJ, USA |
Royal Manor |
| 7/28/1983 | Bridgeport, CT, USA |
Utopia |
| 7/29/1983 | Yonkers, NY, USA |
Rising Sun |
| 7/30/1983 | Boston Boston Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had... , MA, USA |
The Rat |
| 7/31/1983 | Boston Boston Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had... , MA, USA |
The Rat |
| 8/2/1983 | Jamestown Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake... , NY, USA |
Melody Inn |
| 8/3/1983 | Buffalo, NY, USA |
Rooftops |
| 8/4/1983 | Rochester, NY, USA |
Riverboat |
| 8/5/1983 | Elmhurst Elmhurst, Queens Elmhurst is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It is bounded by Roosevelt Avenue on the north; Corona to the northeast; Junction Boulevard on the east; Rego Park to the southeast; the Long Island Expressway on the south; Middle Village to the south and southwest; and Maspeth... , NY, USA |
L'Amour East |
| 8/6/1983 | New York New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... , NY, USA |
L'Amour |
| 8/7/1983 | New York New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... , NY, USA |
Cheers |
| 8/9/1983 | Morganville, NJ, USA |
Sports 9 Rock 'n Roll Heaven Arena |
| 8/10/1983 | Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore... , MD, USA |
Seagull |
| 8/11/1983 | Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore... , MD, USA |
Coast to Coast |
| 8/13/1983 | Chicago Chicago Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... , IL, USA |
The Metro Metro Chicago This page is about the concert hall; for the metro region surrounding Chicago, see Chicago metropolitan area.Metro is a concert hall at 3730 N. Clark Street in Chicago, Illinois that plays host to a variety of local, regional and national emerging bands and musicians. The Metro was first opened in... |
| 8/14/1983 | Milwaukee, WI, USA |
Mickey's |
| 8/16/1983 | Bald Knob, AR, USA |
Bald Knob Amphitheatre |
| 8/17/1983 | Pine Bluff, AR, USA |
Pine Bluff Convention Center |
| 8/18/1983 | Texarkana Texarkana, Arkansas As of the census of 2000, there were 26,448 people, 10,384 households, and 7,040 families residing in the city. The population density was 830.5 people per square mile . There were 11,721 housing units at an average density of 368.1 per square mile... , AR, USA |
Texarkana Community College |
| 8/19/1983 | Russellville, AR, USA |
Tucker Coliseum |
| 8/20/1983 | Roland, OK, USA |
Harry's |
| 8/22/1983 | Tyler, TX, USA |
? |
| 8/24/1983 | Austin Austin, Texas Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in... , TX, USA |
The Nightlife |
| 8/25/1983 | San Antonio, TX, USA |
? |
| 8/26/1983 | Odessa Odessa, Texas Odessa is a city in and the county seat of Ector County, Texas, United States. It is located primarily in Ector County, although a small portion of the city extends into Midland County. Odessa's population was 99,940 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Odessa, Texas Metropolitan... , TX, USA |
? |
| 8/27/1983 | Portales Portales, New Mexico Portales is a city in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 11,131 at the 2000 census. Portales is located near the larger city of Clovis as well as Cannon Air Force Base, a major contributor to the economy of the region.Eastern New Mexico... , NM, USA |
Eastern New Mexico SU |
| 8/28/1983 | Las Cruces Las Cruces, New Mexico Las Cruces, also known as "The City of the Crosses", is the county seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 97,618 in 2010 according to the 2010 Census, making it the second largest city in the state.... , NM, USA |
Corbett Center Ballroom |
| 8/30/1983 | Los Angeles Los Ángeles Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants... , CA, USA |
Country Club |
| 9/1/1983 | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
Keystone |
| 9/2/1983 | Berkeley, CA, USA |
Keystone |
| 9/3/1983 | San Francisco, CA, USA |
The Stone |
| 10/31/1983 | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
Keystone |
| 11/4/1983 | Los Angeles Los Ángeles Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants... , CA, USA |
Country Club |
| 11/7/1983 | San Francisco, CA, USA |
The Stone |
| 11/24/1983 | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
Keystone |
| 11/25/1983 | Berkeley, CA, USA |
Keystone |
| 11/26/1983 | San Francisco, CA, USA |
The Stone |
| 12/14/1983 | Madison, WI, USA |
Palms |
| 12/15/1983 | Chicago Chicago Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... , IL, USA |
Chicago Pavilion |
| 12/15/1983 | Chicago Chicago Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... , IL, USA |
Chicago Pavilion |
| 12/18/1983 | Cleveland, OH, USA |
Agora Ballroom Agora Theatre and Ballroom The Agora Theatre and Ballroom is a concert club located in Cleveland, Ohio. The Agora name was previously used by two other Cleveland venues in succession, the latter of which was destroyed by fire in 1984... |
| 12/30/1983 | Aberdeen, NJ, USA |
Fountain Casino |
| 12/31/1983 | Mount Vernon, NY, USA |
Left Bank |
| 1/14/1984 | Boston Boston Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had... , MA, USA |
Channel Club |
| 1/21/1984 | Valley Stream, NY, USA |
Rio Theater |
| 1/22/1984 | Boston Boston Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had... , MA, USA |
Channel Club |
Personnel
- James HetfieldJames HetfieldJames Alan Hetfield is the rhythm guitarist, co-founder, main songwriter, and lead vocalist for the American heavy metal band Metallica. Hetfield co-founded Metallica in October 1981 after answering a classified advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich in the Los Angeles newspaper The Recycler,...
– lead vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together... - Lars UlrichLars UlrichLars Ulrich is a Danish drummer, and one of the founding members of the American thrash metal band Metallica. He was born in Gentofte, Denmark to an upper-middle class family. A tennis player in his youth, Ulrich moved to Los Angeles, California at age sixteen to pursue his training; though rather...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person .... - Dave MustaineDave MustaineDavid Scott "Dave" Mustaine is the founder, main songwriter, guitarist, and lead vocalist for the American heavy metal band Megadeth. Prior to Megadeth, Mustaine was the first lead guitarist and a co-songwriter of the heavy metal band Metallica until he was fired from the band in 1983. In 2009, he...
- lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
(shows 1-4) - Cliff BurtonCliff BurtonClifford Lee "Cliff" Burton was an American musician, best known as the bass guitarist for the American heavy metal band Metallica....
– bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Kirk HammettKirk HammettKirk Lee Hammett is the lead guitarist and a songwriter in the heavy metal band Metallica and has been a member of the band since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stones list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time...
– lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
(shows 5-53)