ARC-1198
Level of description
collection
Title
Andrew Wroblewski Photographs of Metallica
Date
1983 May 10-1983 May 27
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Format
Photography (analog)
Container: Folder: 373
Inductee
x
Biography / Administrative History
Andrew Wroblewski was an assistant recording engineer for Music America recording studio in Rochester, New York, during the recording sessions for Metallica's first studio album, Kill 'Em All, in May, 1983.
Scope and Contents
The Andrew Wroblewski Metallica Photographs span the dates May 10-27, 1983, and consist of 29 4"x6" color prints of photographs taken by the donor at the Music America recording studio in Rochester, New York, during recording sessions for Metallica's first studio album, Kill 'Em All. Images include band members James Hetfield (rhythm guitar and vocals), Lars Ulrich (drums), Kirk Hammett (lead guitar), Cliff Burton (bass guitar), as well as assistant audio engineer, Andrew Wroblewski (donor), and others involved in the recording process. Kill 'Em All was critically praised after its release on July 25, 1983, through independent label Megaforce Records, and has since been regarded as a groundbreaking album for thrash metal because of its fusion of fast-paced hardcore punk tempos and new wave of British heavy metal riffs.The collection provides a unique glimpse into early recording methods by a group who would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. The collection also provides invaluable photo documentation of bassist Cliff Burton just three years before his untimely death on September 27, 1986, after the band's tour bus crashed in Kronoberg County, Sweden, while on tour in support of their third album, Master of Puppets.
Existence and Location of Copies
Digital reproductions of the Andrew Wroblewski photographs are available electronically by request.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Andrew Wroblewski Photographs of Metallica were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Wroblewski on November 12, 2020.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Andrew Wroblewski Photographs of Metallica, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Language Note: No linguistic content
Processing Information: Processed by Justin Seidler, Image Archivist. Completed on February 8, 2021. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and the local processing manual.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. has a limited copyright license to the materials within this collection. The transfer of Donor's literary and other property rights does not include works of other individuals and organizations contained in the gift. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
Associated Persons
Associated Subjects
Location
Library and Archives/2/Archives Storage/Rotary File Cabinet 3
Creator
