Metallica Live Show Evolution 1981 - 2021

[@Rogreedo]

NOTES: - *Metallica didn't play a show until march 1982, so the 1981 in this is kind of wrong, that's completely on me, sorry. I hope that doesn't ruin your experience watching the video* - I know I made some word mistakes so bare with me on that - I wish I added some other Metallica show highlights but, as you might know, the video would be even longer - If you have any footage from 1982 PLEASE share it with te family! - Happy holidays!

[@Poutrel]

Awesome video, thoroughly enjoyed it! Also worth noting that their only 2 shows in 2005 were actually opening for the Rolling Stones

[@AFx3144]

Oh dude, it's ok. You did your best. Thanks for sharing it.

[@spek2882]

i think you should pin ur comment bro

[@Rogreedo]

@@spek2882 Oh! Thank you, I thought it already was ;

[@swedishfish6505]

dude what? that completely ruined the whole video 🤨🤪

[@chinito398]

The evolution of James' voice is astounding

[@vananon51]

James is one of the Only metal singer whose voice has stood the decades of touring and thousands of shows and still has power and tone. The other is Sully Erna of Godsmack. We just saw them live this past Sunday and his voice is actually Better than it used to be. He has More vocal control and tone than when he was younger.

[@jaxon1913.]

@@vananon51 his voice has 100% been hurt. In '94 I believe he blew his voice out. Maybe it was '93.

[@MrMOGHammer]

@@jaxon1913. it was during the recording of the black album, so before those dates obviously

[@IvanSnegireff]

But why would I lie to you guys I grew up listen to music in everybody else's music 75yers today fantastic 2023 why do people think I always save movies or a play music on my phone or I or I make videos play music in my car it's do you know how much music I have other kind of music I have I have over 5,000 CDs they're listening car all Metallica heavy metal Opera any kind of music that is I'm always playing I always

[@TheArtofGuitar]

I think in 81 they just wanted to be Diamond Head. I love how they eventually found their own groove. Great video!

[@Rogreedo]

They looked like a completly different band lookig at it now. Ps. So great to see you over here, Mike, Big fan! Thank you, great honor for me ;

[@fiztaqt2343]

You pop in everywhere!

[@thrash1337]

Hi Mike, we meet again. Rather, I meet you.

[@fiztaqt2343]

@@thrash1337 Snake? Snake? SNAAAAAAAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rocknrollson9440]

diomand head sucks

[@M1989C0]

that Hetfield transformation between '87 and '89 is unbelievable. Dude really went next level in those years

[@dsxa918]

There are a lot of ways to improve, but wanting to is a big part. I'm always a little envious to see different singer's progressing with as many resources. I've had so many sore throats, learning by myself, I laugh in fondness.

[@punch845]

Maybe Cliff's death make him grow up.

[@HighOnFire1997]

That Phantom Lord footage from 84 is absolute gold. Wish there was more stuff from that year. Absolutely love Metallica

[@seeknmusik9599]

My favorite band for ever

[@Rogreedo]

Same, my mate

[@vananon51]

Got my first tattoo in honor of Metallica.

[@jacobnelsen2786]

Same

[@dppedersen]

6:40 Seattle '89 was half a year after the Grammy performance, where Metallica during One went from a great metal band to THE metal band. The changes in Hetfields eyes, voice and appearance during the song are insane (look it up). It was a good time to be young and a fan of Metallica.

[@majorjockitch]

Damnright it was!

[@Lance_Manyn]

I'm certain I've heard For Whom The Bell Tolls over a 1000 times. Ride The Lightning is my favorite Metallica album and I've had it on loop in my car for months at a time, so I don't feel like I'm exaggerating. Everytime I hear it in my head tho, it's this Day on The Green version in my mind's ear. The improv intro, James' "HEY-HEY-HEY" chant, further Cliff improv, Kirk's solo at the end, the echo on "Hears the silence so loud!". It's the ultimate version of this song for me.

[@Rogreedo]

Fact. I have the same feeling with the Master album

[@Skull7727]

Same, Ride the Lightning is perfect metal album from start to finish

[@turtlboi2217]

Jason’s last live performance with the band while he was an official member being fade to black gets me every time

[@1dnr749]

Jason was such a great bass player and back up vocalist during that Metallica prime.

[@jansandman6983]

it is now year 2022 and Metallica still is one if not the greatest live metal bands to ever hit the stage. Metallica's performances are always 500% bad-ass.

[@phillipcapshaw7993]

The one thing I love about Metallica is they're not afraid to take chances. if it works great if it doesn't well at least we tried.

[@etkakomuscu3215]

they need a full career movie something like bohemian rhapsody

[@Rogreedo]

Totally! But they deserve better than Bohemian Rhapsody, maybe a series

[@abenli]

Don't worry I'm writing one!

[@Rogreedo]

@@abenli I look foreward to it...

[@RGK93]

Aaron Paul as young Lars and Bill Burr as old Lars.

[@feraligatr4206]

@@RGK93 hahaha

[@ArthurDentt-l6j]

3:15 this is when it all clicked. All of a sudden the confidence and tightness went thru the roof. You can see it happen here! Great video!!

[@M1989C0]

13:46 - last show with Jason, never noticed him waving at the camera when James sings "goodbye". Probably not a coincidence...

[@toddkonopa2294]

I remember in '84 reading in Kerrang magazine how Metallica was the next Led Zeppelin. Even as a headbanger back then, I thought no way, people couldn't handle their heaviness. Man, was I wrong. Kerrang nailed it.

[@pedromartinstimoteodacosta1710]

Damn, Jason's vocals on Creeping Death are pretty amazing

[@inz1]

Jason and cliff can’t be compared, obviously. But Jason is 100% my favorite bassist theyve ever had. When Jason is on stage, Metallica are taking no prisoners. They’ve lost that intensity since he left IMO.

[@TheBlackQueen]

You could say they were some Creepy Death Metal vocals!

[@stigmata77]

best metallica bass player by far

[@mztweety1374]

Jason definitely has a voice for metal. And the neck of a Marine, with more than a few unconfirmed kills.😂😂😂

[@dionshare7103]

Metallica never sold out to anything. People just like to hate on people.. Metallica has always done things their way.

[@larrydelgrossojr4429]

Load and ReLoad were two of my favorite albums. I will always love the early years but I really thought that they took a chance on those albums.

[@Kardaszpm]

Man Cliff was absolutely a monster. Just awesome.

[@advanceddarkness3]

Say what you will about "modern" Metallica, but there is no denying they are the best live band. I have never been to a shitty Metallica show.

[@oneminutefixed5003]

They still kick ass but age really has weighed in the last 10 years

[@dodge5570]

dude my first metallica gig was gelsenkirchen 2015 been a fan since im 8 or something , they played metal militia, king nothing, disposable, fucking unforgiven 2 (!!) and FRAYED ENDS ! its was legit the best night of my life to this day they blew me away

[@chazbell754]

I agree! I've been to 4 shows. All before their haircuts. Lol. I'm a 50 year old man now,but I've seen the more modern shows and they still going strong, so, yes, I don't think I hey could do a lousy show! Rock on!

[@lifeintornadoalley]

Sadly many have been to a shitty Metallica show. The sound engineers they have now are too technology dependent. Their tones are dookie since 2015 on ward. Their FoH sound was also compromised. Not so much raw feeling anymore. Way too compressed. It's sad to see. But they themselves are great.

[@seandaugherty2033]

That don't mean it's good I understand sort of slayer stayed true to metal anthrax same megadeth same sooooooooo

[@mrlt1151]

I feel like modern Metallica shows are more a celebration of the music and the Metallica family, than the “we’re here to smash skulls” early days. As a fully functional adult, I strongly prefer to see Het up there having fun.

[@jamesmccormick875]

I saw them at Ozz Fest in Dallas in the mid 2000’s and they were unbelievable! I couldn’t believe how tight they were.

[@fabrice9252]

In the end, nothing was never better than the 'early Metallica' until say 91 when they were truly 'hungry'. Good job Rodreego! 🎸

[@Rogreedo]

Thanks!

[@leovaldez3438]

I am 40... been listening to Metallica all my life... this makes me emotional😌Thank you for this compilation. Thank You Metallica🤘

[@chief8825]

9:21 fuck yeah dude, Jason and James little synchronized “YEAH” was awesome

[@faber09faberontibus]

We'll never stop We'll never quit 'cause we are Metallica

[@SicSemperTyrannis74]

Thanks so much for piecing this together. I remember being in 9th grade in 86 and reading a metal magazine and saw where Cliff was killed. Today he's worshipped by millions. Bk then it was a *small* obit on like page 10. I remember crying and feeling so alone...I think I was the only kid that even knew who he was. But watching the band over the years was priceless (w some forgetful spots) 🤘🏼💀🤘🏼

[@cris289k3]

The bass drums in “the new Song” (a.k.a “Death is not the end) are just sick P.s: There’s another “new Song” known as vulturus. Played in seoul - Korea 2006

[@danielberma]

We used to joke about it and call it Ford Taurus :)

[@doblejuliet]

The video was on point! 👌🏻 nailed with the last one whiplash! Was so epic when the crowd screamed ”we’re Metallica! ” James reaction tho!

[@herdians555]

James felt 'shocked' and happy also when the crowd shout "cause you're Metallica !" , and he 'almost late' to sing again , then he looked behind wanted to share his happiness to Lars and 'asked' his reaction .

[@kodzuku]

Thank you for this compilation!!! I was an obsessed Metallica fan in the late 90s/early 2000s, and it's actually SO WEIRD to me that it's only the first third of this video - to me, that's the "end"! I was so completely in love with everything they did, I devoured any material I could find, and this was long before the internet, Google and KZbin. Coming by any material was very hard, and it was very special when you could hear a live performance that wasn't on an official record. Of course, I listened to Live Shit Mexico City over and over and over (and still do) - I had managed to get the recording in some wild way through the early forums at the time (I am Norwegian, and none of the material was easily accessible to us), but I barely ever heard Seattle because it didn't easily make it to Norway. I also never heard Moscow 91 until now, and now I have the pleasure to experience it thanks to this video. Around the Some Kind of Monster era, I fell off because I was at the age of change, and my life took a left turn, but yesterday, I saw them live at Hellfest in France, and my love has been rekindled. I'm trawling KZbin for anything I can find, old and new, and it's just a delight. Truly, the 1987-1992 live era was enviable - I would do many things just to be privileged enough to experience it. Maybe one day, when time travel is a thing, eh. ;)

[@GrandpaJunk]

My dad was at that concert in 1997 with the fake accident in the bell center

[@josevalero8049]

Jason era energia pura....

[@PogoMath]

You took me back in time. I discovered Metallica with the AJFA album when I was 9-10 years old. Excellent work by the director, I recognize a real fan

[@the8thgable]

Saw them on the Justice tour in '89 in Worcester, MA. I was 17. My ears are still ringing, lol 🤘

[@thezombie7839]

Cool video. I didn't plan on sitting through the whole thing, but I did. Wow... The memories... Thanks.

[@ethanbarc]

Metallicas live performances from the past and now in 2024 will always be the best thing of the best of Heavy Metal History.

[@canantique]

40 years in 40 minutes, thank you

[@travispertson2325]

Nicely done!! Really enjoyed it!! Midway through the Puppets tour, James found his voice. Super cool to see that progression with them. Just need to say, Jason Newsted, doing Creeping Death, that’s his song for life. No one puts as much soul into it, as he does. Look into his eyes. Metallica is by far, the hardest working band… maybe of all time. Look how they change their sets, stages, first band to play five continents in less than a year. And still whoopin’ ass!! Again, sweet video, thanks 🤙🏼

[@MobaKy97]

James voice at 89 was really amazing

[@marieprovencio288]

Wonderful video!! Thank you for sharing this with us all!! Also am a long time since forever of em!!! Can't wait to see them in LA CA USA baby yeah!!! August 2023

[@jeanneritter5315]

Thanks for this ! 👍😎🤘♥️ Metallica Family Member since 1983 🤘✌️♥️

[@jakobe1251]

Minus human was such a great song

[@Rogreedo]

I wish they play it at least out of the S&M shows

[@cristianjimenezrosas1493]

ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!! Gracias por recorrer tantos años de felicidad junto a METALLICA!!! I've been listening to them since 1986. Best band in the world!!!

[@migahawk]

Wow, great video! In a way quite emotional. Been seeing them live for 25 years and this has been quite a trip. THANKS

[@qksf1645]

Wow i hadnt seen any footage from 1984 until now

[@Rogreedo]

That's the only video I could find, I'm sure there must be something else out there

[@КонстантинСизов-ъ9л]

Cliff Burton in my heart 4ever❤️

[@stephanietrickler8688]

Thank you for this amazing video! I don't usually watch long videos, but I throughly enjoyed this one. A few tears and loads of smiles and 40 minutes later I was fully happy to spend the time staring at my phone. I love Metallica and have since I Discovered them in 1988. Jokingly call james my husband since I was 15, now at 48 I still do.

[@dnmoscato92]

89 Seattle is one of the greatest shows ever for any group or singer of all time!

[@dnmoscato92]

But I still say. Mexico city live 2009 was a badass show. (Dyers Eve,disposable heroes, creeping death) and Quebec magnetic was an awesome show too

[@Rogreedo]

As a mexican, I take that as a compliment XD

[@chrystianpereira12]

Yo los ví en vivo este abril 2022 estuvieron espectaculares! Gracias Metallica por toda la música 🤘🤗🇨🇱

[@laurendonlon2480]

Oh Metallica is my kind of jam band and they always will be in my heart for life.

[@FuNoK83]

Thanks for giving Jason credit for his vocals... My favourite bassist after Cliff in Metallic

[@tottenhamirish2892]

Know I’m a year late, but this video is AWESOME! THANK YOU!

[@みき-c1n]

素晴らしい編集ですね！貴重な映像の数々をありがとうございました🙏彼らの物語がまだまだ続いていきますように🤘❤️

[@Adrianeco]

Tremendo....Gracias. Saludos desde Bariloche Patagonia Argentina.

[@JohnPaulHare]

I remember watching the livestream of both 40th anniversary shows. I was in the middle of a month-long vacation from work (saved up all my PTO that year), so it was no problem to stay up late. I got goosebumps when I heard the tape that opened Fixxxer.

[@calebblen4188]

The evolution of Metallica is one of the greatest thing that happens in Rock history... 40 years wow 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@kurtdavis4514]

Thanks for putting in the effort to document the evolution of the Mighty Metallica! Also my favorite band! Well Done!

[@hesamslp6236]

This is one of the greatest video I've ever seen! THANK YOU!!! good job

[@swedishfish6505]

I had the San Fran live record. lost it in a house fire. that and my kill em all record. neither was remastered. original copies. still bums me out. also 89 seattle live is by far the best live performance. damn you Jethro Tull!

[@hillbilly224]

Saw them in 91' still have chill bumps.

[@mikem3779]

2013, James still looks young. 2015, suddenly James looks old. Love Metallica, been there since '83 and noticing the same was young/now old in the mirror myself.

[@ddinfant679]

Thanks for taking the time to do this for us Metallica Uber geeks!!.. Great job!!

[@robertdothillary]

Massively enjoyed the trip through their history, and discography. Thank you for putting this together and all the info - nice work : )

[@constantindemidov1990]

When I saw Dave Lombardo and Flemming Larsen, I almost thought you forgot to mention Joey. Started smiling with tears at "The one and only Joey Jordison" moment. Hey, Joey! Hey, Flemming! We'll never forget you! 🤟

[@mohdshukorabdulmalik1451]

In 2013, METALLICA came to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on30th anniversary,Tour Asia...I'm from Malaysia, Thanx METALLICA

[@wardor9214]

89 91 92 2016 2019 2022 to me they sound the best. Seen them in 2016 and they kicked ass. Anyone that seen them in the late 80s and early 90s are lucky fuckers!

[@dionshare7103]

James never had bad vocals. Great collection though of footage.

[@jackorijzenga5638]

Totally agree about 2x4!

[@ChibbyTexan]

Great compilation man. Thanks for putting this together!

[@jpblagoeva]

Wow Thank you! Your compilation i s e p i c! Thank you METALLICA!

[@mikejustice3380]

That was amazing. Been a talica fan since 82’, was nice to see were they started from again.

[@robert_muhin]

God bless you dude. You have made an incredible contribution to the Metallica family. Respect from Ukraine!

[@Rogreedo]

Stay strong! Respect from Mexico

[@doomslayer6471]

Of course you need to mention you're from Ukraine

[@jaxon1913.]

@@doomslayer6471 What's wrong with that?

[@eraDJh]

🇺🇦💪

[@mummriken99]

@@doomslayer6471 like that would be a bad thing or what?

[@barbaradykes5868]

Oh my God I love this I've actually seen clips and videos that I've never seen before I really love this one and yeah Kirk is fine as ever

[@fordwheeler]

1997 Fake accident. Recreated in the "Through the Never" film. I was a MetClub member and had already known about the fake accident while attending one of the shows on this tour. Everyone around us was freaking out. I just laughed and told them, "Chill. Everyone is okay. It's completely part of the show." :)

[@corepcn]

Rob's a terrific bassist, but man I miss Jason.

[@farkenfigjam8732]

I don't care what you say, San Diego '92 is the best Metallica concert! The rhythm guitar tone. The drum tone. The production. The set list. Perfection 👌

[@RGK93]

"Live Shit: Binge and Purge" on it's entirety are the best Metallica shows ever recorded.*

[@avocadodip2157]

Moscow 91

[@RGK93]

@@avocadodip2157 Way too short.

[@josephlalock8378]

i wish there was quality footage of the gnr/metallica shows.

[@gabrielbrouwer]

@@josephlalock8378 there is, don’t know about Metallica for sure but Guns N Roses has pro shot video of every gig on the Use Your Illusion tours from 91 to 93 including the tour with Metallica.

[@coolvidz1763]

Metallica: "our lives just flashed before us in 40 minutes" . Anyone can do some stats on 40 years ? how many shows, how many ppl palyed, how many miles traveled etc. Anyways thanks to the creator for compiling 40 years into less than 40 minutes. Great job.

[@denselabat2921]

SO WHAT CAN WE SAY..ITS YOURS METALLICA..WE VOW ON TO ALL OF YOU GUYS..YOU ARE THE STANDARD EXCELLENCES MEASSURE OF ALL METAL AND HEAVY METAL OF ALL TIME..WE SALUTE ALL OF YOU METALLUCA..LONG LIVE. METALLICA FOREVER...

[@denselabat2921]

tama ba yung ingles ko?

[@afiftajudin2999]

of all these videos, jason is who i missed the most 😆

[@sebastianv.270]

Thank you for the effort. Great compilation.

[@mrwilson9885]

Crazy how much James voice changed in about 6-7 years

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

I was fucking born in 89. God I wanna go bacK in time and see that concert

[@marktucker3842]

Great compilation my friend, some amazing shows in that lot.. such a fantastic band, can't wait to see them in 5 weeks at Download UK..🤘🏼

[@DavidSantosGz]

Excelente viaje por toda la trayectoria de Metallica, carnalito. He tenido la fortuna de verlos varias veces en vivo. Tu video fue una excelente manera de comenzar el día. Un abrazo, paisano 👍

[@sethhachmeister6543]

'89 Metallica was peak Metallica to me. Yes, the '91 concert in Moscow and having Enter Sandman released is a good argument for '91 being peak Metallica, but that Seattle concert in '89 is the Metallica I want to always remember. My favorite bassist for the band, Jason, crushing it with vocals and that absolutely insane intro to Master of Puppets. The solos were done perfectly the whole concert. Vocals were as good as they have ever been and Lars on drums sounded amazing.

[@vananon51]

Seattle 89 is my favorite concert of theirs ever.

[@IvanSnegireff]

I wish I was there to see him in concert you know but all this f****** Corona bulshit just seen him on KZbin makes my heart melt man

[@moorwaldent4233]

Thank you for this! Always refreshing to see footage i haven´t seen before ;) Greetings from Germany.

[@matarnold1371]

listening to other (incredible) vocalists singing Metallica songs in the 2010s, i really didn’t realize how unique and absolutely iconic Hetfield’s vocals are. there’s NOBODY who sings like him as good as he does, no matter their vocal skills

[@Rogreedo]

Fact

[@gbakalexis]

Great journey pal,Thank you very much

[@tobywoodard7]

Saw them back when they were awesome - Monsters of Rock 1988!!

[@Owen_plays_music1049]

37:27 Damn i never seen Kirk playing an SG !

[@adrianmontelongo9707]

wow! what amazing 40th years greatest heavy metal all time metallica. my favorite is the black album 1991 when i was high school during thrree on tour during that time. i did finish school in 1994

[@IvanSnegireff]

wow I have a picture of myself 1985 kid School .now Man younger brother 48 love eveone worldwide f****** love heavy metal Metallica I grew up on music Man

[@babtanian]

Beautifully done! I've loved this band since first discovering them in '86, and am loving the new album 🤘

[@joshuanichols5468]

Jason Newsted was always a beast.

[@_Darth-Revan_1]

Wish I was born in the 70s so I could’ve watched Seattle’89, Monsters Of Rock MetallicA and PanterA ‘91, San Diego ‘92, and S&M 😞😞😞

[@jesusignaciovonburenruiz1350]

I saw them live in Biloxi on August 20, 1989. Same show as in Seattle. It was the few days before or after.

[@andrebarros333]

Thank you so much for this video 👌 awesome, nostalgic 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@stefanonovali5147]

Fantastic video from Italy

[@blakebeckmann2598]

Great job on this! It looks like it was a lot of work! Very fun to watch one of the greatest bands ever evolve

[@ΒασίληςΤριανταφύλλου-π5υ]

Another moment worth of mention was when they appeared as Deehan.