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Metallica - The early days. Metallica was formed in Downey, California in 1981 by drummer and former tennis prodigy Lars Ulrich and guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, who met after each had separately placed classified advertisements in the American publication The Recycler. Bassist Ron McGovney was an original member, and the band used a few transient guitar players, such as Brad Parker and Jeff Warner. Their first session played was in Lars Ulrich's garage. At that time there were only three members, Lars U ...

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The area was likely populated in the Stone Age from the south, by people moving along the coast up to Kalmar. Around Kalmar, and the The city of Kalmar is one of the oldest cities of Sweden, and was in the medieval age the third largest city in Sweden, when it was a center for export of iron, which, in many cases, was handled by German merchants. Småland was the center of several peasant rebellions, the most successful of which was Dackefejden led by Nils Dacke in 1542-1543. When officials of king Gustav Vasa were assau ...

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Småland, Småland - Counties, Småland - Population, Småland - Geography, Småland - History, Småland - Historical cities, Småland - Heraldry, Småland - Dukes, Småland - National Parks, Småland - Culture, Småland - Literature, Småland - Smalandians, Småland - Tongue, Småland - Sub-divisions, Småland - Small lands, Småland - Hundreds, Småland - Notes, Småland - Reference

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Metallica - The Early Days. Metallica was formed in Downey, California in 1981 by drummer and former tennis prodigy Lars Ulrich and guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield from Downey, California, who met after each had separately placed classified advertisements in the American publication The Recycler. Bassist Ron McGovney, also from Downey, was an original member, and the band used a few transient guitar players, such as Brad Parker and Jeff Warner, in the course of settling on a four-person lineup. Metallica go ...

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Danderyd 1/1 1946-31/12 1970 (became municipality) Djursholm 1/1 1901-31/12 1913 (received city privileges; today part of Danderyd Municipality) Hässelby Villacity 1/1 1926-1/1 1948 (merged into Stockholm City) Lidingö 1/1 1910-31/12 1925 (received city privileges) Nynäshamn 1/1 1911-31/12 1945 (received city privileges) Saltsjöbaden 1/1 1909-31/12 1970 (merged into Nacka Municipality) Sollentuna 1/1 1944-31/12 1970 (formed a municipality) Stocksund 1/1 1910-31/12 1966 (merged into Djursholms cit ...

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Köping, Köping - List of municipalities, Köping - Köping privileges issued 1862–1971, Köping - Uppsala County, Köping - Södermanland County, Köping - Östergötland County, Köping - Jönköping County, Köping - Kronoberg County:, Köping - Kalmar County, Köping - Gotland County:, Köping - Blekinge County:, Köping - Skåne County, Köping - Halland County, Köping - Västra Götaland County, Köping - Värmland County, Köping - Örebro County, Köping - Västmanland County, Köping - Dalarna County, Köping - Gävleborg County, Köping - Västernorrland County, Köping - Jämtland County, Köping - Västerbotten County, Köping - Norrbotten County

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Provinces serve no administrative function in Sweden today; instead this is done by Counties of Sweden. The province is divided into the three counties Jönköping County, Kalmar County and Kronoberg County, which roughly cover the entire Småland province. Smaller areas of Småland also are situated in the counties of Halland County and Östergötland County. The province, distinguished by its geography and culture, is still commonly referred to as "Småland" by the common people. Småland - Population. The population of Småland was 708,896, as of 2004. It distr ...

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Småland, Småland - Counties, Småland - Population, Småland - Geography, Småland - History, Småland - Historical cities, Småland - Heraldry, Småland - Dukes, Småland - National Parks, Småland - Culture, Småland - Literature, Småland - Smalandians, Småland - Tongue, Småland - Sub-divisions, Småland - Small lands, Småland - Hundreds, Småland - Notes, Småland - Reference

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The geography is dominated by a forested high plain where the soil is mixed with sand and small boulders, making it barren in all except the coastal areas, and unsuited for agriculture except in certain locations, notably the Kalmar Plains. The province is rich in lakes and bogs. The coast consists of an archipelago of islands and bays in the north and cultivated flatlands in the south. In total, cultivated land covers 14%, meadows 7% and forest 50%. [1] Largest towns are Jönköping in the north-west, Växjö in the south, and Kalmar ...

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Småland, Småland - Counties, Småland - Population, Småland - Geography, Småland - History, Småland - Historical cities, Småland - Heraldry, Småland - Dukes, Småland - National Parks, Småland - Culture, Småland - Literature, Småland - Smalandians, Småland - Tongue, Småland - Sub-divisions, Småland - Small lands, Småland - Hundreds, Småland - Notes, Småland - Reference

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For details, see: Districts of Småland Småland - Small lands. Aspeland Finnveden Handbörd Kind Möre Njudung Sevede Tjust Tveta Vedbo Vista Värend Ydre After the unification of Sweden, around 800-1200 AD, Småland was for consistency divided into chartered cities and into hundreds. ...

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Småland, Småland - Counties, Småland - Population, Småland - Geography, Småland - History, Småland - Historical cities, Småland - Heraldry, Småland - Dukes, Småland - National Parks, Småland - Culture, Småland - Literature, Småland - Smalandians, Småland - Tongue, Småland - Sub-divisions, Småland - Small lands, Småland - Hundreds, Småland - Notes, Småland - Reference

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The Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus, or Carl von Linné, (1707-1778), often called the father of taxonomy or flower-king, was born in Älmhult in Småland. He gave the Twinflower its Latin name based on his own (Latin: Linnea borealis, because of his particular fondness of it. The flower has become Småland's provincial flower. Another notable person from Älmhult is Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of the global concern IKEA. The name "Småland" is found in the name of the kindergarten at IKEA stores. See also:

Småland, Småland - Counties, Småland - Population, Småland - Geography, Småland - History, Småland - Historical cities, Småland - Heraldry, Småland - Dukes, Småland - National Parks, Småland - Culture, Småland - Literature, Småland - Smalandians, Småland - Tongue, Småland - Sub-divisions, Småland - Small lands, Småland - Hundreds, Småland - Notes, Småland - Reference

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Metallica - Trivia. Ennio Morricone is the composer of the song "The Ecstasy of Gold" which Metallica uses on its intro tape to open their live shows. The song is from the Sergio Leone movie, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. It is performed in its own right on S&M - Symphony & Metallica. Their song "St. Anger" was the official theme song of WWE's SummerSlam pay-per-view event in August 2003. Bay Area Metallibangers are Metallica fans from the Bay Area, ...

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1981 - First recording lineup (Version of "Hit the Lights" for Metal Massacre compliation) Lars Ulrich (Drums, Percussion) James Hetfield (Vocals, Rhythm and Bass Guitars) Lloyd Grant (Lead Guitar) 1982 - Early lineup 1 (No Life 'Till Leather demo) James Hetfield (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar) Dave Mustaine (Lead Guitar, Vocals) Ron McGovney (Bass Guitar) ...

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Metallica - Main albums. (All album sales are based on U.S. totals. Worldwide, Metallica has sold over 200 million albums.) Outside of the USA and Canada, Metallica's recorded works are released by Vertigo/Universal. Metallica - Individual songs. "I Disappear", for the Mission: Impossible II soundtrack (MCA). "We Did It Again" (ft. rapper Ja Rule), for the Biker Boyz soundtrack "53rd and 3rd" (A Ramones cover), for "We're A Happy Family: A ...

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1981 - First recording lineup (Version of "Hit the Lights" for Metal Massacre compliation) Lars Ulrich (Drums) James Hetfield (Vocals; rhythm and bass guitars) Lloyd Grant (Lead guitar) 1982 - Early lineup 1 (No Life 'Til Leather demo) James Hetfield (Vocals, rhythm guitar) Dave Mustaine (Lead guitar, vocals) Ron McGovney (Bass guita ...

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Metallica has won seven Grammy Awards: 1989: Best Metal Performance - "One" 1991: Best Metal Performance - "Stone Cold Crazy" 1992: Best Metal Performance With Vocal - Metallica 1999: Best Metal Performance - "Better than You" 2000: Best Hard Rock Performance - "Whiskey in the Jar" 2001: Best Rock Instrumental Performance - "The Call of Ktulu" 2004: Best Metal Performance - "St. Anger" Kerrang! Awards: 2003: Best Band On The Planet 2004: Best Band On The Planet ...

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Metallica - Trivia. Ennio Morricone is the composer of the song "The Ecstasy of Gold" which Metallica uses on its intro tape to open their live shows. The song is from the Clint Eastwood movie, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. It is performed in its own right on S&M - Symphony & Metallica. Their song "St. Anger" was the official theme song of WWE's SummerSlam pay-per-view event in August 2003. Bay Area Metallibangers are Metallica fans from the Bay Are ...

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Metallica, Metallica - History, Metallica - The Early Days, Metallica - Mainstream Success, Metallica - The Alternative Era, Metallica - Napster controversy, Metallica - Newsted leaves, Metallica - A New Beginning, Metallica - Line-ups, Metallica - Temporary live members, Metallica - Discography, Metallica - Main albums, Metallica - Individual songs, Metallica - DVD & Video, Metallica - Chart singles, Metallica - Audio, Metallica - Awards, Metallica - Other Info, Metallica - Trivia, Metallica - Name Usage

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Metallica - Main albums. (All album sales are based on U.S. totals. Worldwide, Metallica have sold over 200 million albums.) Outside of the USA and Canada, Metallica's recorded works are released by Vertigo/Universal. Metallica - Individual songs. "I Disappear", for the Mission: Impossible II soundtrack (MCA). "We Did It Again" (ft. rapper Ja Rule), for the Biker Boyz soundtrack "53rd and 3rd" & "Commando" (both Ramones covers) for "We' ...

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Metallica, Metallica - History, Metallica - The early days, Metallica - Mainstream success, Metallica - The alternative era, Metallica - Napster controversy, Metallica - Newsted leaves, Metallica - A new beginning, Metallica - Line-ups, Metallica - Temporary live members, Metallica - People who almost joined, Metallica - Discography, Metallica - Main albums, Metallica - Individual songs, Metallica - DVDs and videos, Metallica - Chart singles, Metallica - Audio, Metallica - Awards, Metallica - Other info, Metallica - Trivia, Metallica - Name usage

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Metallica has won seven Grammy Awards: 1989: Best Metal Performance - "One" 1991: Best Metal Performance - "Stone Cold Crazy" 1992: Best Metal Performance With Vocal - Metallica 1999: Best Metal Performance - "Better than You" 2000: Best Hard Rock Performance - "Whiskey in the Jar" 2001: Best Rock Instrumental Performance - "The Call of Ktulu" 2004: Best Metal Performance - "St. Anger" Kerrang! awards: 2003: Best Band On The Planet 2004: Best Band On The Planet ...

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Metallica, Metallica - History, Metallica - The early days, Metallica - Mainstream success, Metallica - The alternative era, Metallica - Napster controversy, Metallica - Newsted leaves, Metallica - A new beginning, Metallica - Line-ups, Metallica - Temporary live members, Metallica - People who almost joined, Metallica - Discography, Metallica - Main albums, Metallica - Individual songs, Metallica - DVDs and videos, Metallica - Chart singles, Metallica - Audio, Metallica - Awards, Metallica - Other info, Metallica - Trivia, Metallica - Name usage

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