It was known as being the band of bass virtuoso Cliff Burton, before he left them to join Metallica.

The album was dedicated to the memory of Cliff Burton, the early Metallica bass player.

Cliff Burton had also been a regular in the audience.

Early on, the band was called Anesthesia (as a tribute to Cliff Burton).

Castro Valley-born bassist Cliff Burton was recruited as his replacement.

As a result of that, the bassist of Metallica, Cliff Burton died.

Ray Burton, father of the late Cliff Burton, accepted the honor on his behalf.

The album was dedicated to the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, who died nine days before its release.

He ultimately quit on December 10 due to these growing tensions, and was replaced by Cliff Burton.

Notably, Cliff Burton of Metallica used both distortion and wah-wah.

It was known as being the band of bass virtuoso Cliff Burton, before he left them to join Metallica.

The album was dedicated to the memory of Cliff Burton, the early Metallica bass player.

Cliff Burton had also been a regular in the audience.

Early on, the band was called Anesthesia (as a tribute to Cliff Burton).

Castro Valley-born bassist Cliff Burton was recruited as his replacement.

As a result of that, the bassist of Metallica, Cliff Burton died.

Ray Burton, father of the late Cliff Burton, accepted the honor on his behalf.

The album was dedicated to the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, who died nine days before its release.

He ultimately quit on December 10 due to these growing tensions, and was replaced by Cliff Burton.

Notably, Cliff Burton of Metallica used both distortion and wah-wah.