Guitar technician John Marshall, who had previously filled in on rhythm guitar and was now playing in Metal Church, replaced Hetfield for the remainder of the tour; Hetfield was unable to play guitar, although he was able to sing.
Okoli 40 ljudi se je prijavilo na avdicijo, med njimi tudi Hammettova prijatelja iz otroštva Les Claypool iz skupine Primus, Troy Gregory iz skupine Prong in Jason Newsted iz skupine Flotsam and Jetsam.