1991.09.28 Metallica - Battery (Live in Moscow)

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September 28, 1991
Moscow, Russia
Metallica @ Tushino Airfield
A HorstKirk PageKian/ARFF/Damage Inc Production
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[@ruthlessf1149]

1) how can James hold the guitar that low and play that fast 2) how can James play that fast and sing.

[@kevah94]

He's James Hetfield and that's it, it should explain it all ;)

[@christhenademan13]

1) because he can 2) because he can

[@ronswanson3034]

You should see battery Seattle 89, really fast

[@violentxsaintful]

1) because you play with your wrist, not you hole arm 2) because once you learn to coordinate it's not really that hard, and you play by muscular memory. So you can focus on singing only really :)

[@reniersuyot4901]

Not bragging but it's pretty easy for me at least playing low and singing this

[@Gabingus69]

The legendary vocal combo of James and Jason…James has that mid range growl and Jason covers the low end. So metal

[@mariesteve7327]

I know, They were an amazing thrash combo,

[@jdsk8914]

Killer!! So much power

[@BobbyZombie14]

The James and Jason vocal combo is just amazingly metal AF

[@brianpatrickreddington1750]

Cliff and Jason are Metallica

[@user-gh1oc2ut5j]

@@brianpatrickreddington1750 James too

[@ericspero996]

Jason is an absolute BEAST this entire show

[@4md17]

he was always a beast

[@Zero1380X]

James always called him "The Live Guy" for a reason.

[@ericspero996]

@@Zero1380XJemes was right!

[@alexsantos9021]

*Best live performance of this one ever.*

[@salutoalduce4550]

You didn't listen Seattle 89's version obviously.

[@CHE113A]

Dont mean to interrupt but, They're both f*n brilliant ; )

[@sticksman7819]

For me San Diego is the best.jasons windmilling at the end is brutal.seattle 89 and this performance are top notch.

[@jofusnufc841]

@@salutoalduce4550 seattle 89 is good, but it doesn't compare to this or San Diego, especially tone wise

[@nicolasriveros943]

@@salutoalduce4550 Seattle 89 Is a magnificent show, but this Song was WAAAY to Fast and sometimes even sloppy. This Is way tighter

[@joshloaf89]

If you didn’t think Battery was a punch in a face of a song, think again! Cannot stop the Battery!

[@shannonschaerer1010]

IDK. When I bought this & brought it home & it began with the acoustic sounding stuff leading into it, I was Questioning it, & then I remember it punching ME in the face that 1st time - & it's STILL one of my top Metallica songs!! Heavy & Fast, & with James' & Jasons' vocals HERE, just makes it all that much better!!

[@watty7877]

Back when James had nothing but power in his voice

[@michaelunderhill7711]

That bass tone is 🔥, Jason going hard

[@DCGZombies]

It blows my mind how James can play that fast with precision and sing at the same time. It’s no wonder they became the biggest band on the planet. (Currently)

[@andym28]

Lars doing his job very well and keeping his mouth shut. Best version ever.

[@salutoalduce4550]

You didn't listen Seattle 89's version obviously.

[@jofusnufc841]

@@salutoalduce4550 Moscow > seattle by far

[@BegetterVIIEVEN]

@@jofusnufc841 Seattle was faster and heavier.

[@cletuspoirier2562]

@@BegetterVIIEVEN Toronto 1986, by that means, is better

[@kemppainen39]

@@BegetterVIIEVEN Why would it be better if they played faster? It's not a fucking speed contest, and '91 vocals are so much more clear and powerful than '89.

[@DullTorpor]

Head-banging badassedness. If you need a shot of adrenalin, listen to this.

[@polar_fox24]

3:42 addition to the lyrics by Jason

[@marcelofg4214]

"Motherfucking battery" is what I think he said

[@polar_fox24]

@@marcelofg4214 you nail it

[@ciararyan691]

imo its better than 1989

[@4md17]

same

[@jdsk8914]

Absolutely...love 1989 too

[@ferraya2894]

Not even close tho.

[@LonelyBones_]

No

[@eddyjohnson1096]

Nothing will ever top 1989

[@bcal2524]

@3:53 GOOOOOOOOOOOOO favorite part of battery live. Fucking love it!

[@frantic7775]

Same!

[@michelemelillo3376]

4:26 wow Lars was good

[@lightray9573]

@jonny j it's sad that fame, lack of practice and sobering off drugs made him lazier

[@larsqaqqaq9970]

If I was 55 years old I wouldn't even think of drumming lol.

[@Nissardpertugiu]

​@@lightray9573 its not sobering , its physical injuries too

[@MichaelTux]

That iconic voice man.

[@user-ux5wh4qj1h]

+Jason's backvocal

[@mattshaw3225]

god fucking damn metallica rules

[@robertwalker3357]

Slayer

[@CodyJamez707]

Dudes that was PRIME GRADE A METALLICA! God bless them!

[@clubberlang5593]

That bass sounds brutal I love it..

[@randykinder268]

Insane picking speed by Jason, moving the whole arm and all. Love his intensity and energy

[@Ken-bp3ql]

Back when they played that interlude instead of that are you alive bullshit they do now.

[@MetalrageHell]

Kenny Ikr? That interlude is fkin legendary. I only listen to live versions in which they play that.

[@muriloninja]

Goddamn don't get me started! lol It sucks the life out of the song with that stupid fucking shit - how they could be so insanely awesome to crumble to shit - Drums are shit, guitar tone is hit/miss, they hired a crab walking douche...damn! smh!

[@JPX64Channel]

@@MetalrageHell did you see today's performance?

[@MetalrageHell]

@@JPX64Channel sure did! They played very tight actually. Everything reminded me of late 80s sound, which is incredible. Kirk’s guitar was a little low on that interlude but you know I’m not complaining!

[@fabio4910]

@@muriloninja why hating rob? He's a great musician, would like to see you there

[@AleLakd]

this song make me realize my anger and then i have peace, love it

[@ocsanahuel]

That bass...

[@chipk5468]

The last drum fill was so good. Give lars some credits please

[@robertosavard6750]

Moi je me fous bien de ce que les gens disent sur Lars. La plupart ne doivent meme pas etre capable de faire la moitié de ce qu il fait. J ai appris a jouer du drums grace a lui et meme si ce n est pas le meilleur,il restera mon drummer preferé pour toujours. Sans lui Metallica n existerait pas.

[@fireinthesky3379]

best performance of that song

[@russkate88]

It was good, but this version is better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZWZlmCjfcmXpM0

[@jorgeivansanzanasalas4006]

Mmmmm.seatle 89?

[@Nero12323]

Toronto 86?​@@jorgeivansanzanasalas4006

[@wesleycastanhawes1159]

Maior banda de todos os tempos.

[@robertwalker3357]

Slayer

[@salutoalduce4550]

Lower than Seattle 89's version.

[@dhruvlevel9641]

Seattle 89 was like METALLICA'S fastest performance

[@jofusnufc841]

Fast doesn't = good. Imo this version is miles better, vocally, and the tone is way more heavier

[@ASovietUnicorn]

Slower, sure, but NOT lower. Same tuning. Standard here.

[@theofiloshatzigiannis5308]

@@jofusnufc841 no

[@russkate88]

@@dhruvlevel9641 nope. Post Cliff gigs in late 1986 were their fastest performances.

[@galturiel5636]

Perfection. Period.

[@joshsantos4218]

james ran out of breath at 1:13

[@spreg444]

We would all run out of breath at 1:13 😂

[@Trash_vvizard]

Honestly I think I like this more than Seattle 1989, the guitars just sound so rich and full

[@amilcarvalenca3381]

Jason makes this sound so good. (When Metallica rule the world) .

[@tesla8410]

Quisiera tener 10 años otra vez... Entonces Metallica seguiría siendo así de brutal.

[@vagdirts2891]

4:26 that footwork was awesome

[@stam1ska]

Footjob

[@davemustang9652]

justice voice

[@thatguyyoudontknow]

Jason's faces are just metal af. Michigan love!

[@sebastianspace1850]

I was at this concert, I was then in my second year studying in college, what groups were there and I don’t remember, I went to METALLICA, it was a complete blowout, Broom - we remembered listening to it at home and in urgent company back in 86, when it was openly that the pioneers and Komsomol members did not approve of the blah)) which did not stop us from drawing her name through a stencil on the back of the padded jacket)) on the trashed cassettes on Elektronika 302 with the batteries crumpled into the trash, it arose that this way they would work a little longer)) and instead rewinding after wiretapping, I used a pencil, the film broke, you nicked the nail lag from your mother or older sister, glued the film and listened again, and here is BROOM live in Moscow, my whole world turned upside down with emotions then...))) you can checkout my channel i do metal too)

[@NOSFERATU_ONE]

It's the first time I see someone in the comment section that can attest to being at this concert

[@MPZnv]

​@@NOSFERATU_ONEя тоже был там, это было незабываемо. Молодость, институт, сентябрь 1991, площадка на поле в Тушино, фестиваль Монстры Рока: Pantera, Metallica, AC/DC..

[@vitaliyistratov6620]

Я второй, иногда, когда начинаю вспоминать, захожу на you tube

[@DethronerX]

Always better to hear the full versions from 80s and 90s

[@Northman_Roams]

Best version, ever.

[@SpringOffensiveCat]

URR U ALIVE ? HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE ALIVE ??? IT'S CRAZY JAMES, U HAVE NO IDEA

[@natpratt2588]

GODS!!

[@NamelessKing.Sun1]

Ohh sweet memories .. still hope metallica never gets old.

[@MarceloMoises]

POWER!!!!!! UNLIMITED POWER!!!!

[@arnavkhandekar166]

James growls are amazing and adds new level of aggressiveness to songs

[@projectdEryCK]

*ULTIMATE PRIME ICON METALLICA*

[@machashoona9124]

That's the coolest!

[@MilekCliff]

far kin 'ell, Jason at 1:15!

[@wedontgiveasht]

1:53

[@tylermccune7092]

He would make all these new age “metal” bands shit their pants

[@sensacionsombria5125]

man Jason was a beast, i dont care what Burton fanboys will say, he still the best bassist for metallica, he fits the best. Also he maded headbanging with short hair looks cool

[@factomaniac3008]

Brutal

[@stam1ska]

my shit... extremely tight playing in intro. James is such a genius

[@DarkEpyon78]

Damn! Thats got to be the best vocal performance ive heard from James. He was on fire that night.

[@trevormeredith3709]

Jason was such a fucking badass

[@drlivsi4660]

Legends … 🙏🏻

[@agustinacuna7447]

Estaban rabiosos en esta época. Viva Metallica!!!!

[@IngridMeier-wl6gi]

Das beste was Metallica gespielt hat ❤

[@brentdonley752]

Metallica came out guns blazing at this show.. right after Pantera came out guns blazing.. might have been the only time Metallica was ever pressured to follow up an opener. Metallica sounded this good because Pantera upped the ante and they responded.

[@istarteverysentencewithbro]

Metallica was sounding heavier and faster live before Pantera even became Pantera...

[@jdsk8914]

Pantera were inspired by Metallica

[@brentdonley752]

@@jdsk8914 well duh.. I mean , who wasn't.

[@Zero1380X]

Metallica pressured Ozzy in 1986, and Ozzy responded, Pantera pressured Metallica in 1991, and Metallica responded, and every fan who went to those shows got to see epicness because of it... Then in 1992 Metallica pressured Guns... and they lost their shit... 😂

[@Smotheranus27]

Fuckin’ hell! That was mothafuckin’ brutal!

[@ramij9672]

They kicked sooo much ass

[@emankcin1701]

Guys, put in on 0,75x speed.

[@timurshaipov682]

eman kcin tnx man it sounds amazing

[@FIRE-gl9od]

2024 🤟, а в сентябре 1991 я только в школу в первый класс прошел 😂

[@ChainsawLuca]

I can't imagine the chaos made by 1.000.000 people with this fuckin song.....

[@dempalundquist703]

0:22 For a second there, I thought it was Rosie O'Donnell on drums.

[@RyanFlores235]

tighter than 1989 for sure

[@user-lx5rt5wz3b]

カッコイイ

[@mk1gte]

When Kirk and Lars still gave it their everything.

[@user-mc8hd6qd3f]

Tolkova E iako - ymopomrachavahto, mozeh da izletih ot tazi myzika, takava energia! HILIADI PATI BRAVO! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JeiferJim]

Nice how you can actually hear Jason in this. Loves the Jason years

[@grandmastershek]

I hope they appreciated being a part of what is probably one of the most important times in 20th century Western history

[@russkate88]

I'm sure they did.

[@multiestonian]

That's what called an On Point Performance.

[@JPX64Channel]

01:26 battery is found in MeEeEEEEEEEEEEEah

[@SLURM187]

Back when James had that “uncle who isn’t allowed at family gatherings” look going on.

[@maxrasmusson7351]

me gusta 200% !!

[@Boredonthejob]

I'm trying to think of another time/band that both hit it's peak in terms cohesion as a band, at the peak of their catalog, their skill, their fame, and their individual abilities like Metallica here. They're not just global megastars, but they would blow other bands out of the water in terms of the live show. It's insane to think about what it must have been like to see them in 1991 when I was...8? Lucky people.

[@-ptv8740]

Сказать, что адреналин прёт, это ничего не сказать, это вулканище адреналина! Я тащусь от их выступления в Москве! ❤❤❤❤❤ Ребята выложились на все 100%!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ Обожаю хард-рок!!!❤❤❤ Ребята, вы суперррррррррр!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Mortis-255]

,, z,z,

[@Mortis-255]

,🥳 ok aagaka

[@Mortis-255]

L😭😭

[@lno1996]

Thats probably the best they've ever played the interlude live.

[@mirnygrek]

Oh, God. I am just 15 years old standing few yards away

[@user-dp4hg9wn2m]

BATTERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kimdongmin]

Jason has been so underrated.

[@user-hm8cg2er1b]

Его все оценили высоко, просто в тот период у хетфилда были месячные и они поругались😂

[@christiannavarro8146]

4:00 is crazy

[@atk4tw671]

4:06 Damage Inc outro, 4:46 call of cthulu outro

[@ted501]

that voice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juandavidbetancurvasquez6862]

Metallica siendo metallica !!

[@pasiaa8376]

The energy is insane😮

[@alasek]

🤟

[@dhruvlevel9641]

U mean 🤘

[@dhruvlevel9641]

Close the thumb

[@JohnSmouseFilms]

Holy SHIT.

[@eignadragneel6962]

Metallica que no llegare a conocer :(

[@douglasmaia4813]

Brabo demais!!

[@JimBishop-hj4tx]

I like this song

[@jimmyalberto9635]

Yeeeeeeaaaaaahhh!!!! 🇨🇴

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Kirk Lee Hammett 18 de noviembre de 1962 60 años (61) Guitarrista de Metallica. Escorpion.

[@zalcreed71]

4:34 James be likes : That's Lars?

[@RbhbkkKolhoznyi]

Да, нашли времечко для выступления)))

[@michealmccoy9249]

When Metallica where at there best 👍

[@schmikeMS]

So good !!! James voices !!!

[@user-oc2yq9eb7u]

Какой Ньюстед великолепный.

[@dhruvlevel9641]

Me: mom ,I want long hair Mom: why ? Me: Jason at 0:10 Mom: but your school won't let you Me: BATTERY IS FOUND IN ME

[@dhruvlevel9641]

Also, 2:19

[@jamiebosch8876]

Same

[@garyortolano7374]

Battery make you break your neck.

[@dempsterdavies]

Watch this and then watch some of the 2023 M73 tour stuff….it’s like a different song. I mean I’m just grateful they’re still going so strong in 2023 but watching this you realize they are just plodding along these days.

[@gregorywall7586]

Insane!!!!

[@WadeWilson72-47]

Man I know that the joke of Jason is Satan is everywhere but look at his teeth on 3:43 He truly was the devil lol

[@JJFlores197]

Would anyone happen to know where I can find tabs for 1:55? That little riff that Kirk plays just before the interlude.

[@MatiasBFD]

Pretty positive it was James playing it. You can see it in Julien Menard's video on battery about 1 minute in

[@ihate4413]

So damn heavy!

[@sheev5177]

1:49 army favorite part let’s goooo

[@bangjackofficial12]

Same