Metallica: Blackened (Mountain View, CA - September 15, 1989)

Available as part of the "...And Justice for All" Deluxe Box Set available wherever you buy music on November 2, 2018.
Filmed at Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA on September 15, 1989.
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[@AleksLP1]

We will never know what the temperature was at that gig, James wearing a full sleeve shirt, Jason wearing a sleevless shirt, Kirk wearing a jacket, and Lars drumming shirtless

[@JUSTICE971]

That's what alcohol does to you

[@dumbfuckshuck]

The temperature is alcohol.

[@jeremytalbott5622]

Great observation lol

[@A_Final_Hit]

Alcohol induced bodily temperature psychosis

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Physically Lars would already be warm up

[@DominicOwenMusic]

The Justice era was Metallica at their most brutal. Love it.

[@njbinkers]

Agreed!!

[@jeffdemarcus5145]

You're right. I saw the Justice tour w Queensryche opening

[@mr.syarif3879]

Yeah that era when they're more scarier than slayer 👹

[@oniMaskk]

After the Cliff was died, they were angry.

[@blackjackmusic1107]

And Lars was at his peak.

[@niilonevalainen2884]

Kirk - leather jacket James - sweatshirt Jason - T-shirt Lars - no shirt

[@Die_goo]

Whos jason?

[@thrashmachine1505]

Jason Newsted. He was the bassist from Justice to Garage Inc

[@Die_goo]

I know him, just thought that was James Newsted, just a confusion

[@Defensive_Wounds]

lol True.

[@historianadventurerwandere2611]

James, sweatshirt ahem.

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

Holy Flanger

[@secondsofsilence_music]

True

[@robertblackmore703]

Right? Way too much flange.

[@nessearthbound3107]

I think it sounds pretty cool tbh

[@christopheranderson2158]

Its out of phase microphones........creates the “flanger” sound.

[@shadys9370]

The tape is damaged

[@TractorsChemer]

Its only music, but its everything.

[@DanielGarcia-uq5ht]

To me, music is everything.

[@METALHEAD-fh8qc]

@@DanielGarcia-uq5ht Damn Right!! Its my therapy!

[@zakcook2271]

for such a dark song kirk looks so happy lmao

[@empty_set_]

Kirk is Kirk. You may bring Kirk out of Kirk but you will never bring Kirk out of Kirk.

[@Sychothera]

drugs :D

[@empty_set_]

@@Sychothera Well, that is partially true.

[@muhammadirsyazman8389]

Because he can rip that solo easily

[@KoalaParty2000]

Mountain View is in the Bay Area so this was like a hometown show for him.

[@Lolleman255]

wow really resfreshing to see something other then seattle 89 hahaha

[@NICKWAPPERER117]

Yea and everyone is just as on point here as they were for that show too. This is so fucking awesome

[@sadsadasdsadasdsadas]

seattle 1989 is basically just like any other 1989 concert... you people do understand that, right? It was just proshotted and edited afterwards..

[@antoniocenteno1483]

sadsadsa asadasd THANK YOU!!! i´d said that several times, and people still come at you like "mi mi mi, best show ever"

[@coldvoid]

KZbin is full of their Justice gigs, dude xD

[@HeavyStein117]

@@antoniocenteno1483 still Best show

[@forestofoctober4688]

Best intro in the history of metal !

[@fagundesCR7]

The intro of Battery too

[@forestofoctober4688]

Wesley Amorim It's awesome too , but I prefer Blackened

[@fagundesCR7]

@@forestofoctober4688 \m/

[@lowbow9028]

Yeah, they used to do amazing intros. Battery gives me chills too.

[@ken6623]

Best guitar harmony too

[@rhyspond2431]

Kirks full solo, Lars playing a steady beat, Jason's energy and James' mustache, Metallica was badass

[@metfan4l]

Man, where has this awesome footage been for the past 29 years? I'm so glad we're finally seeing this get released! Makes you wonder what other gems they've got locked away in the Metalli-vault :D I'm really hoping for a full "Day On The Green '91" Pro-shot when the black album gets his Deluxe Box Set.

[@blackdragons95]

Same dude!

[@danicardozo19]

Moscow !!!!

[@diztortedvisionz]

yes!! i’d love to see a pro shot of holier than thou from that concert!

[@surroundgatari]

Is The Black Album a he?? Perhaps albums are male like boats are female. This will be how i refer to albums from now

[@georgeadamz5269]

It is amazing. I’m glad they kept it to themselves. Makes it that much better and more refreshing to see when it actually makes the light of day. I’m def enjoying this more then Seattle so far. Def more live sounding and even the video quality is a whole lot better But I think we could all say. Thank god this footage and other hidden gems even exist. This is the best

[@MuhammedEmirET]

2:27 for me, the best Metallica riff. Made my head bang when i was 9 and now, 30 still can't avoid it. Goosebumps!

[@epiklightz4773]

Muhammed Emir ET classic.

[@willk1756]

Newsted wrote that riff. Love the groove to it.

[@eduardozepol2000]

@@willk1756 I think Newsted only wrote the main riff

[@HammerheadCooking]

This is very cool. I was at this show, sitting in maybe the 13th row right side. Faith No More opened and James came out and sang War Pigs with them at the end of their set. I remember how clear they sounded that night. At the end of the show, the guys came down to the front and gave high-fives to the folks in front. Very cool memory for me seeing this today.

[@stevenbaksh5545]

That's so cool your lucky

[@elshiftos]

You were sitting?!

[@HammerheadCooking]

@@elshiftos a figure of speech - seat was in row 13 but on my feet and fist pumping for 2hrs.

[@robertsherman2570]

I was gonna say bro there is no way you were sitting. I'm guessing from the time you got to the place where your seat was supposed to be till the time you cleared out to head home I doubt you sat once. Until that amazing car ride home. Am I right?

[@HammerheadCooking]

@@robertsherman2570 Dude you are right - just sat for a bit during the break between Faith No More and Metallica.

[@dandimascio99]

Ahh back when they played the entire song...

[@erenserdar7635]

they can

[@A_Final_Hit]

@@erenserdar7635 His point is that when they play it nowadays it's shortened.

[@Jaketin]

COLOUR OUR SONG SHORTENED

[@dupersuper6516]

*_CANCELLATION HALF THE SONG_*

[@PedroDiniz03]

@@dupersuper6516 why they cancelled?

[@luisbasurto585]

The best version of Blackened that i have ever seen

[@ChucksPullingVideos]

Ah the Justice era.. when Metallica was at their peak.. especially in 1989. Beautiful.

[@davidbarretto9138]

Best rendition of Blackened I have ever seen. All 4 at the top if their game. Btw...back up vocals award of the world goes to....Jason

[@dyerseve45]

Channeling Satan for that "FIRE"

[@87mmo]

I always love watching vintage Lars . The kit he played , and the ridiculous tempos. Awesome

[@vasvas8914]

Finally some Lars love under metallica video. He's a force of nature when he wants to be

[@itsarkow8481]

BLACKENED IS THE END

[@bolamatyp]

YoLifeHasHaters well actually its the first song on the justice album ;)

[@itsarkow8481]

@@bolamatyp *drumroll*

[@victormendes8449]

Beggining of the end xD

[@MrShangtsung]

Blackened is the beginning! 😃

[@aaebsssb9914]

Blackened in the end

[@michaelastockbauer672]

Damaged Justice Tour was the best Tour ever. Metallica were so brutal and they created a very special atmosphere through the lights and the Stage Set Up that made the atmosphere unique. And Metallica just was an agressive machine stage - brutal, raw, tight - just phenomenal! Best Tour ever!

[@erniecora8442]

I think this is the first time that I see Kirk playing with a leather Jacket......

[@patrickwoo6067]

He's always...!!!!

[@TheAskald]

The first time chronologically, I guess

[@antoniovera667]

He looks like Glam rock guitar player...and he was very very happy

[@jujuanimal1995]

No nuance, with a perfecto !

[@rvfiasco]

It's gotta be hot!

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

Jason repping Vio-Lence with that cut off tee!

[@KeepmetalalivE100]

We finallly get to see alot more pure hd live performances from this golden and elusive era... Take my money...

[@MrMOGHammer]

thanks. Send it to my account.

[@stevenbaksh5545]

HD did not exist in 1989

[@KeepmetalalivE100]

@@stevenbaksh5545 Well recorded footage I guess.

[@jayeahmsgodfield2355]

many people think "HD" is something digital made in a computer with softwares and such. remember, "HD" is nothing but "High Definition", so ofc there was HD.

[@yarnboy]

Accurate.

[@LanceGalaura]

That's the best outfit i've seen Kirk worn in Metallica History.

[@jketfield]

Lance Galaura less is more

[@aabhaastomar]

HE PLAYED THE WHOLE SOLO OH MY GOD THATS RARE

[@skullcandy5411]

Aabhaas Tomar yea and they only showed like 5 seconds of it

[@Wodociagibialostocki2137]

Wasn't rare in 89'

[@JuanLega]

He did, and he actually played it like on the record.

[@sadsadasdsadasdsadas]

Not rare back then.. nowadays rare yes.. simply because its too difficult for him.

[@Dharmicaction]

sadsadsa asadasd Silly, it is called improvisation. Since kirk doesn't play as it is anymore does not mean it is difficult for him.

[@boverton6567]

They need to sell that shirt James is wearing again!!

[@Yousuccbigtime]

what is it called???

[@nicolasarevalo6321]

Yeah 🎸🤟

[@josaniracheta1463]

H&M probably sells it

[@thatmatt41]

It would be cool if they reissued some of the old tour shirts at the merch stands on future tours. Odds are I'd get one, that would be really cool.

[@chriscleo]

Matthew Donko yall really don’t know the thrash band vio-lence with Phil Demmel?

[@chipk5468]

Why the camera was not on Kirk during the solo. He nailed it

[@robinarriagada4086]

FIRE!!! Jason backing vocals is strong.

[@michael_kosarev]

Old-school Metallica, justice tour... Perfection in metal

[@ImYourOverlord]

That was my first Metallica tour. Saw 'em at the Cow Palace in SF. Awesome show! All downhill after that.

[@billagapinan1751]

3:54 is so dope and melodic. Kept replaying it over and over 🎼🎶🔊🔥🔥🔥

[@QoiniOfficial]

Okay now i am pissed. Why are you keeping these precious footages in your vault?

[@erikboris5029]

So they can release them in box sets like this.

[@AstralHiGH]

They own all the rights to everything of theres so they still don't want shit like I dissapear happening. They pretty much save it so when they put something together (box sets etc.) it comes out as one piece of art and not bland because we already know whats in it.

[@AstralHiGH]

Or if they wanna release it to give the And Justice box set some publicity then that makes sense too.

[@alexanderninethson8801]

actually they Just released 4 amazing deluxe set Boxes with Kill'em all, Ride the lightning, Master of puppets, and ... And justice for all. Material .lol

[@raimundomendezz5372]

6:04 BEST DARKEST POTENCY I´VE EVER HEARD, HOLY SHIT THAT POWER

[@Zawmbbeh]

puts 91 voice to shame

[@VaultDestroyer]

mann not to hate on Kirk but he was at his prime here... that solo was pretty flawless...

[@atFullStrength]

This Metallica album showed Lars' true drumming skills.

[@Kensloos]

I like this direct way of filming a whole lot more, without camera angles switching every half second and with some kind of movie filter over it. Seattle is still fun to watch though, but San Diego is almost unwatchable for me with that effect. But this footage gives me more of an experience of being there than Seattle and San Diego. Judging by the camera angles, they look pretty identical to Seattle's. Maybe they filmed a couple of gigs and chose the best one?

[@metalmaniac8640]

They also hardly ever use a traditional frontal view stage anymore

[@cbr9914]

this looks like a tv broadcast, or a screen feed

[@sasimitra5871]

This was planned to be on the Live Shit album. But they decided to hold off on this for some reason. Or atleast, so I've heard.

[@mattdad8429]

I agree it's refreshing and more "real" looking. I think San Diego and Seattle were probably film, and this was tape. At least San Diego looked more like actual film. I think that's the main difference. Can anyone confirm or deny?

[@thecatinthehat2120]

I read the title and was like “awwwwwwwwwww YEEAAAAH”

[@anttiraitala]

1:46 Oops :D

[@tmsenioropomidoro7243]

Sounds like Battery. Seems like James always had an issue with these two songs :D

[@anttiraitala]

He just accidentally played the part 2 times like it's on the intro and before the bridge.

[@nurtington]

well, now we know why this footage was never released until now

[@ErlendBuflod]

Nice save though :)

[@denisdendy2239]

Battery

[@xolborLOL]

kirk is having an absolute joyride with this song

[@Artstar2]

Just when you thought you have seen it all they drop something rare as fuck. This is that small window of time where they were headlining arenas, yet outside of the Seattle 89 video there is not much in terms of high quality pro-video. I hope they release this entire show.

[@martos60]

Yep, this will be released as a full show. And the setlist is crazy. They play Damage Inc., Blitzkrieg and Breadfan as a closer for the show.

[@mattiswhereitsatmattiswher2192]

Been a Metallica fan for 30+ years. Love this vintage stuff as well as the new stuff....I am such a huge fan, i want to have Fade to Black played at my funeral

[@AFXAcid37]

Cannot wait for this box set to arrive! Pure gold.

[@hugooliveira5028]

Can’t wait to put my hands on this deluxe box set! \m/

[@aktheg3nius]

1:15 Never seen Kirk this happy.. 🤔

[@pavellarchik]

THIS is METALLICA!

[@xsanchezz]

Pamiętam lata 80...W podstawówce wszyscy słuchaliśmy Metalliki....Był ogień.

[@Psicosferico]

That 8-bit guitar sound, tho 😂

[@ParkerSummers]

Jose Antonio Molina it’s a flanger pedal.....

[@Psicosferico]

I know, but it sounded so similar it made me laugh and I had to comment, haha.

[@ParkerSummers]

Jose Antonio Molina I got you man. I’m a guitar player and I just got offended lol 😂.

[@gamecube64sega68]

This is for a NES game.

[@dabob878]

@@ParkerSummers the flanger sounds horrible for this song

[@violaodicas]

5:30 When you are editing a concert video, know nothing about the band and think that any guy singing is the vocalist.

[@thebandgaruda]

😂 😂!! Best sh*t NEVER!!!!!

[@tonyj8011]

Or maybe he knows everything about the band, and is just giving Jason his due justice lol

[@bobmeh4396]

Nah my main man. That was on purpose.

[@bobmeh4396]

I guess anyway. Not like I was the one doing it.

[@rocknrollson9440]

@@bobmeh4396 definitely on purpose Jason ROCKS

[@mungofinalfi4480]

James is dressed similar to how he often seemed to dress during the TBA tour! That's cool and a bit of a mindfuck.

[@mungofinalfi4480]

Haha, not saying it's strange really ('cause you're right, it really isn't) but I guess it's just that in the other live stuff I've seen from the Justice days he doesn't look as similar as here so it was a discovery none the less. : )

[@brendandmellow9151]

He married the woman who dressed him. She must of reminded him of his mother.

[@leftbeh9nd137]

the fact that this concert was dated in September 15 which is my bday makes it really special for me

[@anthonyt4197]

Im a massive metallica fan but this is the best metallica era hands down and if you disagree im sorry your delusional. The raw power this band had at this time is unbelievable.

[@DGinNC]

This is the LAST Metallica era, what occurred after this just isn't Metallica.

[@hasannoyan]

EET FUKK!!

[@JuanLega]

What the hell does that mean....?

[@hasannoyan]

"Bizarre graffiti written by James Hetfield of Metallica on one of his white ESP Explorer guitars. The instrument was solely used for the 1989 '...And Justice For All' tour and now resides in a museum"

[@xscorpx]

@@hasannoyan that guitar is not in a museum James had it hanging on the wall in their HQ during the recording of hardwired. I think theres video of him using it in the studio too. The headstock broke multiple times on that thing and was repaired but it far too unstable for regular use anymore which is why we never saw it again after 89

[@copac3tic]

god i want that guitar, keep your '59 les paul. This is the greatest guitar in the history of metal.

[@JohnK-id1zj]

It is in a museum most of the time. It has been used to record the last two albums but doesn't go on tour anymore, heads back to the museum where they recorded Kill 'Em All

[@expl44]

this is gold

[@pinkrudy]

hammet in his peak

[@mattwalmsley8935]

When Satriani was still challenging him

[@harrywenman2547]

Best live performance of this song in my opinion. Kirk nailed that solo!

[@paco9007]

Jason & Kirk with undercut.....So underground, so brutal, so live, so metal...

[@F150fx2sporT]

Man I saw the date and I clicked it even faster! Love Metallica! 🤘

[@SoundgardenMan]

At their absolute peak here...And Justice For All what a masterpiece.

[@raimundomendezz5372]

What a voice goddamit

[@hetfield30]

Classic Metallica...Such Ferocity, Power, and Unrelenting!!

[@hedbngr18]

Back when they were still trying to prove themselves. Kirk and Lars were still giving their best effort every night and could/would both play their parts off the albums. This era of live performance is their best. Hands down.

[@Nizzon.]

God damn this is awesome, they need to release the entire show!

[@patos2487]

They were the biggest powerhouse steamrolling through any and every thing at this time period. There was no one stopping METALLICA 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@VikingVern]

God they were untouchable back then. Just goes to show you that time fucks everyone in the end. I still love all eras of this band and I’ll always support them.

[@due_2477]

even after a year and a half of not stop touring they delivered a fucking enormous power. So great

[@Disturber93]

That intro is one of the coolest things i have ever heard !

[@corinaj4182]

Playing the whole song, Kirk wearing a leather jacket, These are rare moments in Metallica

[@a.f.169]

I own the shirt James is wearing here :) Bought it in London, during an "Inter Rail" on the summer of 1990.

[@Warrior-re5fn]

That guitar sound is freaking awesome. Love this shredded version. METALLICA 4ever🤘🎸

[@chriskw4362]

Man so much energy! I love how they just had and still do have fun playing! I love how the energy drives them and technique is just second. Now days everything is so technical!

[@RodHammett95]

James voice in 1989 was perfection.

[@taylorriff]

Awesome!!! This is like Seattle 1989!!! Great job!

[@creepygeorgie148]

......no, this is better 🤘😈🤘

[@user-uz1si3fu1i]

They performed this song called Blackened in Mountain View California on September 15th 1989.

[@RowanProductions]

It's been 31 years exactly and this is still one of their best live performances, they were truly at the top of their game in 89.

[@korhansoydan]

02:44 how the f can u skip that godly headbang mr f cameraman!?!?!

[@Xochiteotzin]

Damn!!! You guys are on fire!!!! \m/

[@Howdyho.]

It's anyone else amazed by just how fucking amazing the quality this video is? Man...

[@juanmartin606]

Man this videos of a couple of youngs enjoying the music just make me happy, is seeing videos like this you know Metallica is something special for metal

[@MuhammedEmirET]

Peak Metallica

[@TyDie85]

Kinda weird sounding to leave the flange on lol. (could be heavy chorus, not 100% sure)

[@BLMeredith87]

I think it's the double tracked guitars being uploaded in mono going out of phase?

[@mungofinalfi4480]

So it won't sound like that on the DVD you think?

[@BLMeredith87]

@@mungofinalfi4480 shouldn't do no, notice how the dual leads don't have the same problem, it's only when James and Kirk are playing exactly the same riff.

[@xscorpx]

@@BLMeredith87 wrong, thats what the source sounds like, what you hear is whats on the dvd

[@BLMeredith87]

@@xscorpx oh

[@AgentHunk17]

Amazing Jason's Voice...!!

[@metalismychim6536]

God they all look so awesome!

[@fagundesCR7]

Golden age... But Metallica is like a wine ;)

[@fagundesCR7]

@George Ricketts Long life for Metallica, bro! 🤘🏻

[@xscorpx]

More like vinegar

[@JuanPablo88-]

Que buena época de Metallica,sin duda cualquier amante del thrash quisiera poder verlos en esa época..

[@VanHellion666]

What?

[@andresgottardi]

@@VanHellion666 Use Google traductor, don´t be lazy...

[@VanHellion666]

Andres Avila ya ni siquiera está el comentario al que respondí, ¿lo leíste o solo eres metiche? By the way, I don’t use google traductor, I learn Spanish in Mexico, viva Mexico, and thanks.

[@surfboarding5058]

@@andresgottardi stop posting Spanish in a majority English video and then order people to translate your language you imposer

[@mortv5985]

@@surfboarding5058 go learn a second language

[@tomkeuffer7407]

Awsome video, awesome quality

[@saurabhkatoch7710]

Damn it 😍 Play it again

[@1dnr749]

JAMES voice was ON FIRAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eastbaymauiboy]

Mistakes aside, these guys were on fire this day. I'll take the mistakes with this kind of energy every time!. Stoked to be playing at home. Maybe some extracurriculars too ;)

[@ReneFelix666]

the intro in live is like a dream

[@JimBishop-hj4tx]

I love this song

[@nickanderson2344]

Did they all get that newsted mowhawk undercut thing at this time??? I see it on James and Kirk I think

[@koba9421]

Nick Anderson I don’t think Lars did

[@Nghilifa]

Kirk didn´t have it, nor did Lars, but James got it. There´s a picture of them in Rio where he´s got his hair tied in a knot, and it was shaved on both sides, an undercut basically. (James, that is)

[@todessehnsucht]

@@Nghilifa it's crystal clear on the video that Kirk also shaved the side of his head. don't know about Lars though, but I wouldn't be surprised.

[@nickname880]

Mohawkllica

[@lordaiesan5050]

Glad to see that it finally noticed in the comments era.

[@skitzofrenia_]

When he screamed "Darkest potency" I felt that.

[@tannrrsmiddy]

love it = thanks !!

[@calin.86]

Yeeeey, new good quality videos with old MetallicA, how refreshing.

[@rockguitar3797]

Metallica Forever 🔥 Amazing Cool Song 🔝

[@jackcoleman1784]

I'll take the flange being on all day if it means I get to hear these songs in the correct fucking tuning.

[@Reviewster]

This was the 2nd concert I ever went to. Saw this tour in West Palm Beach, FL. Still remember it.

[@metalfaceoff945]

Best 480p video ever!

[@Kyriakoskarystinos]

Who left the flanger on ?

[@ImYourOverlord]

What flanger? Maybe I should listen again.

[@amberklein8301]

yo! i want james' shirt! that black long sleeve with metallica along the sleeve... hell yeah!

[@Matii.het94]

This is gold!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johndunne4316]

And justice tour was the first concert I ever went to. This is also my favorite Metallica song. They were in their prime here. Best band ever