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METALLICA the Complete Story
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METALLICA the Complete Story

2008-10-27 · 154 min · Not rated

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METALLICA the Complete Story

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James HetfieldJames HetfieldSelf
Lars UlrichLars UlrichSelf
Kirk HammettKirk HammettSelf
Jason NewstedJason NewstedSelf
Cliff BurtonCliff BurtonSelf
Robert TrujilloRobert TrujilloSelf

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