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Ron McGovney
Los Angeles, United States
Ron McGovney is credited on 96 releases across 21 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1982–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.
96
Pressings credited
21
Albums
5
Decades active
193
In collections
Biography
Ronald J. McGovney (born November 2, 1963) is an American semi-retired musician, best known as the original bass guitarist in the thrash metal band Metallica from October 1981 to December 1982. Having previously played with guitarist James Hetfield in the garage band Leather Charm, McGovney was a member of Metallica during its first year of gigging and appeared on their early demos before departing late in 1982, prior to the start of recording for the band's debut album, Kill 'Em All in May 1983. He was replaced by Cliff Burton. After a period of inactivity, he played in the thrash metal band Phantasm. He later played with Metallica at their 30th anniversary show.
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Credited work
96 releases · 21 albums · active 1982–2025
- Performance · 186
- Other credits · 4
Studios: Chateau East Recording Studio · The Fillmore · The Stone, San Francisco · KUSF
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