This Day in Metal: August 7th 1982 Metallica Opened For Stryper

On This Day in Metal, August 7th 1982 Metallica opened for Stryper. At the time Stryper was known as Roxx Regime. Also on the bill was a band called Kaos who went on to become Hirax.

According to Katon W. De Pena nobody got paid because a plate glass window got broken during the concert.

Metallica line up was Lars Ulrich (Drums), James Hetfield (Lead vocalist & Rhythm guitarist), Ron McGovney (Bass), and Dave Mustaine (Lead guitar)

Also, Ron McGovney confirmed that his Ibanez Roadster bass guitar was stolen that night:

Metallica Setlist:

1. HIT THE LIGHTS
2. SEEK & DESTROY
3. THE PRINCE
4. THE MECHANIX
5. PHANTOM LORD
6. JUMP IN THE FIRE
7. MOTORBREATH
8. NO REMORSE
9. METAL MILITIA