THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!! First Time Reaction to Metallica - "Enter Sandman"

[@antivanti]

1.6 million people. Military helicopters. Soldiers who were there to keep the order gave up and just joined the crowd One of the first shows by western bands that were allowed to play there as the iron curtain started to fall

[@mcfcguvnors]

To be wrecked by someone infuriatingly pausing it for ads

[@shannonherb2048]

For real?

[@jonathanratliff4780]

@@shannonherb2048yes history in the making that’s why the crowd is so excited they appreciate every bit of it this is new to them

[@bobbyc3895]

Approximately the population of Phoenix or Philadelphia.

[@antivanti]

@@shannonherb2048 Yeah it basically turned into a national celebration of finally being allowed to be a part of the rest of the world. Instead of just listening to smuggled records and tapes or pirate pressings of albums on old x-ray plates (yes that was a thing because it was readily available vinyl sheets)

[@bobs1648]

Okay Stacy, a history lesson from a guy who was there, sort of. The Monsters of Rock concert was a free concert put on by the Russian government. It was held at the Tushino Airfield in Moscow, during the dissolution of the Soviet Union. They estimated 1.6 million attendees. Being American I was not allowed to go but I was in the US Embassy about 3 miles away. If you look at the crowds those structures you see are actually speaker towers. The concert was so loud that inside the Embassy we still measured the sounds at an average of 96db. According to an official memo received by the Embassy in following days, there were 54 deaths attributed to the concert and the following day over 126k people were treated for hearing loss. And those helicopters you referenced had a dual purpose, one was to move the air around in the crowd and also be on standby in case an emergency rescue was needed. Also, the Russian military was doing security. Any other questions that I can answer, just let me know. 😁👍

[@philkaiser2313]

Thankyou

[@Diesal3]

That's awesome! I knew some of this stuff but to hear it from someone who was that close is incredible. 3 miles away and 96db? That's insane! I am surprised that only 126K people had hearing loss. I'm willing to bet they were all those people I the front and anyone in the vicinity of those speakers you spoke of. Is there a complete video of this concert? This is the only one I've ever seen Id love to see more of the entire show

[@dmj4966]

Very interesting!!

[@mokokawi]

that was crazy

[@RobbHollen]

@@Diesal3 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Those_About_to_Rock:_Monsters_in_Moscow. I don't think there is a complete video of the event.

[@inlovetotoro7033]

Hi Stacey, I saw that most of your questions have already been answered. I will add one more thing, because I was at this concert, I was 19 years old at the time. It is one of the best memories of my life, and certainly better than my wedding or buying my first car. :) The concert was held in an empty field in the middle of Moscow, this place is called Khodynka, and in the old days there was an airfield, at the time of the concert there was a vacant lot, and now there is a residential area. Admission was free. There were 5 bands playing at the concert: the group E.S.T. from the USSR and Western bands Pantera, Black Grouse, Metallica and AC/DC. The concert started at 2 p.m. and ended around 10 p.m. Since there were so many people, the police had to cut the crowd into several sectors to create a vacuum, otherwise people would have crushed each other. Those who were not in the first sector were outraged that they were being pushed further away from the stage, creating a vacuum, and then fights with the police began. In addition to fights, empty bottles were thrown at the heads of the police. I saw wounded people both among the audience and among the police. Many were drunk. Soldiers from the military communications unit arrived to help the police, since it was simply the nearest military unit. A helicopter was flying over the crowd, I don’t know why, but its door was open and there was a videographer sitting there, smiling and filming us, and we were showing him the middle finger. The sound was about 130 decibels, my chest vibrated like a sheet of plywood. The next day, SNC radio reported that there were 600,000 people there. I don’t know if this is the biggest concert in history, but it is the biggest concert for Metallica. I was standing close because I arrived around 10 a.m. I saw people sleeping around fires - these were the people who occupied the area the night before. A lot of people were not from Moscow, but from different cities of the Soviet Union, they had flags with the names of their cities. Some people traveled 4000 kilometers by train. Never in my life have I seen anything more epic than this. As soon as Metallica started playing, all the fighting stopped, as if a wizard waved his wand. Later, the soldiers relaxed, broke their chain, turned to face the stage and started having fun with us. This concert is the greatest gift I have ever received in my entire life. We had been listening to Metallica for 7-8 years before this concert, copying each other's tapes until the 20th or 30th copy allowed us to hear something. And we never expected to see our idols live. When they saw this huge crowd and the disobedience against the police, they realized that if everyone wanted to get a souvenir and climbed on stage, it would be death. They wanted to cancel the show. 600,000 drunk Russians is not a very safe society. But they didn't know that on the contrary we were ready to fight with anyone not to let them be offended, and just to see and hear them, our beloved Metallica. They found their balls and went on stage. They played for about an hour and 20 minutes. After that, Metallica gave concerts in Moscow three times in different years and once in St. Petersburg, and I was at one of these concerts in 2007. We are waiting for them again and again. Now our countries are going through the most difficult page in the history of our relations, and when my heart hardens against America, I just turn on their music, any of their albums, and am glad that they exist. Russians love Metallica and wish them well and peace.

[@cmale3702]

That was a great story. Thanks for sharing all the details. You should have a lot more thumbs up. :)

[@BWater-yq3jx]

Fantastic. 😎👍

[@superemzone]

Magnificent, my friend

[@normanroscher7545]

"Many were drunk" - It was in Russia, what would you expect? :-]

[@inlovetotoro7033]

@@normanroscher7545 Okay) is everyone sober in Woodstock?

[@bazkeen]

Rumour has it that there are still people trying to get home from this concert 😂😂😂😂 Estimated 1.6 million people at this one

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

LOL

[@mcfcguvnors]

ruined it by pausing again

[@obersmith]

they caused a minor earthquake with their jumping also.

[@iseptimus]

Sadly most of them ended up at the border of Ukraine. Bad end to a historic concert.

[@isthiswherewecamein6130]

I heard the line for the bathroom is just now starting to get a little bit shorter!!!

[@dogfacedgremlin2020]

Metallica is not a concert, it is an experience. They give 1000% every show. They did an opening gig on an Ozzy tour back in the 80s. It was the last time this band was not at least a co-headliner. I've been lucky enough to have seen 8 Metallica shows since the 80s. I've never been disappointed. If you get the opportunity to see them, I strongly recommend going. You will not regret it.

[@bryanhylok9961]

@@dogfacedgremlin2020 no not really.

[@michaellefevers4248]

Yep, Master of Puppets tour in 86 they opened up for Ozzy. I was there. 🙃

[@darrencaschera-fh8rh]

I have seen Metallica live so many times. They are so good. Live on CD the same shit. They are very very good. I miss Jason newstead so bad he he was. He was the band too. I really don't care for Robert trugelio of suicidal tendencies don't care for him too much.. Well what can you do? Metallica came out October 1981 right after MTV debuted 1 August 1981. The first song for MTV was by the bugles video killed the radio Star. I have that on tape and CD. Cool song. I still like it that followed the flock of seagulls. I do believe I am a rock and roll junkie. I love music Metallica it's fucking awesome

[@darrencaschera-fh8rh]

Stacy or whoever you are, you're a beautiful woman 1.5 million. I do believe I've seen Metallica so many times. They never cease to amaze you but Jason newstead's not with the band. No more. You are fucking pretty girl you are and you talk so adequately unreal. Good luck! Wow you're a hottie I wish you would stop talking and let the video roll Sandman is one hell of a song and video. Oh my God Metallica debut October 1981 yes ma'am metal up your ass was originally what it was called. They had to change it. Look it up. The rest is history. I have the shirt. The original shirt metal up your ass. It's really cool. I am a major rock and roll geek. I'm 58, I live in South Florida

[@steveleicht3011]

seen them when they opened for ozzy when cliff was still alive i saw them later they played for 3 hours no opening act in cincinnati ohio

[@allanperdomo9337]

The Metallica concert in Moscow on September 28, 1991, drew an estimated crowd of between 1.6 and 1.8 million people. It was part of the Monsters of Rock festival, which also featured bands like AC/DC and Pantera. This massive concert was one of the largest free rock concerts in history and took place at Tushino Airfield. It’s particularly remembered because it happened shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union, symbolizing a moment of newfound freedom and cultural change in Russia.

[@02091992able]

The USSR collapsed December 31st just over 3 months after this concert.

[@christophersims3319]

This is a special show. People forget Metallica wasn’t the headliner, AC/DC was. But it’s significant because they were on the monsters of rock tour in Europe while the black Album was blowing up at home. This was the last time they were ever an opening act with one exception for a one off stones show. They are becoming the biggest band in the world right here in real time.

[@geraldpatrick-xw5bg]

I just commented the exact samething😂😂

[@dimkawhammy]

It was a significant show not only for Metallica but for Pantera too)

[@cbrusell]

Yes , you can see all the AC/DC's stage structure from 91. The same tour they were also the headliner on Monsters of Rock Donington Festival

[@stevedavis5704]

Metallica has the distinction of having played a concert on all eight continents. They are the only band to do a concert in Antarctica.

[@pupsalex]

Noooooo,they opened for korn,slipknot....

[@StergiosMekras]

You have to realise that for people back then, and especially the crowd in that particular concert, the music wasn't just about the sound, it represented a whole worldview and way of life.

[@johnkuwik2477]

Yea when music actually meant something and told stories. Today, music is just shit

[@avengemybreath3084]

Wow they lived to regret that

[@Anti_wokeness]

​@@avengemybreath3084 is communism back?

[@robbherriman3302]

When the crowd at this concert were jumping, their were earth quake readings. That is the power of over a million people in one place.

[@Owenwithee]

Not even a Metallica fan, but they were one of the best concerts I've ever seen. They're unreal live. Absolutely amazing.

[@kumejo]

Metallica, ACDC, Slipknot, Iron Maiden......Best live shows

[@rodjames5771]

Creeping Death from the same show is amazing! Def worth a watch. Hearing over a million people scream Die Die Die gives the chills

[@PML78]

🔥🤘🏽🔥

[@allsteelers]

Agreed. I think Creeping Death is the better watch of the two songs. Goosebumps the entire song.

[@hatch7482]

Yep. That song is my favorite ever Metallica performance.

[@Maks_Morkovkin]

Fun thing that in russian die sounds like дай - means give

[@jwboilermaker]

^this!

[@GhilleInTheMist13]

This concert was probably the coolest thing these people have ever seen in their lives. Every single one of them grew up under the boot of the Soviet Union. I can't imagine the energy in that crowd.

[@Gosh100]

its true. I was there

[@TravisBHartwell]

This was one of the first Western concerts in the USSR before the Soviet Union fell. It was in Moscow. These people were anxious for anything from the US.

[@maskimxul66]

And free

[@joeykopack]

That was a great time it seemed like the world was at peace for a while

[@mr.sts.p]

This will never happend agine 1,6 miljon people watch Monsters off Rock in Moscow.

[@yellowjacket588]

I bet when Metallica seen 1.6 million people show up at their concert they thought the entire USSR was there.

[@BjrnarHegna]

Was it before USSR fell? Or just after? I’ve heard both. I remember seeing a documentary of this concert but can’t find it anywhere.

[@user-dp5np8qd8s]

To put this in perspective: Taylor Swift, who has been an international icon and phemonenon for many years, has recently played three back-to-back shows each attended by a record 96,000 people. And that's still 16 times less than this concert, held in times when there was no Internet.

[@1971-w9u]

Also Russian youth was banned from western influence and music. So most people couldn’t buy a Metallica album so most had a to copy a cassette tape or burn a CD. And still showed up in huge numbers!

[@UltraViolent21]

Well Metallica has talent and they do what they want. Swift has no talent and is bought and paid for. Metallica and swiffer aren’t even comparable. The swiffer fans won’t last because they don’t actually care about music. Metallica will live on forever. The fans are hardcore. Metallica will be in encyclopedia. Swiffer will go the way of the fidget spinner.

[@michaelhuppertz6738]

When Taylor Swift organizes concerts, the ticket prices are hefty. The Monsters of Rock concert was free for visitors, apart from the travel costs to Moscow.

[@bearlemley]

Who?

[@brianortiz6385]

​@UltraViolent21 who are you to say that Taylor Swift fans don't know anything don't care about music I'm a Taylor Swift fan and a Metallica fan what do you got to say about that

[@YAHNewsNetwork]

Metallica's concert at the Monsters of Rock festival in Moscow, Russia in 1991 is considered the largest rock concert in the band's history, with an estimated 1.6 million people in attendance

[@amerhamad-zp6ge]

It wasn't only Metallica. There were a number of other major groups.

[@Pustekuchen-bh8wy]

Official audiance number in media are 500000!

[@grenvallion]

Largest for Metallica but not the largest concert though if you can believe it. Rod Stewart performed in front of 3.5 million in the early 90s for new years.

[@petittrainguernsey3297]

AC/DC were the headline act

[@velo8784]

The 1.6 million is actually the figure for the entire weekend from Friday to Sunday. The crowd for Metallica was approx 500,000.

[@rodstar141]

It was the biggest Metallica performance in its history. I was 21 and no stadium in Moscow would have accepted such a crowd. The concert took place in Tushino, a military airfield. After that, Hetfield fell in love with the Russian people and came to visit us many more times alone without Metallica.

[@davidmiera8858]

My heart goes out to anyone oppressed by communism. It was very emotional for me to see this amazing crowd's introduction to Western ideals and freedom. It helps keep me grounded to not take my way of life for granted. Many blessing to you friend! Greetings from Atlanta Georgia USA.

[@rodstar141]

@@davidmiera8858 Thank you for your heartfelt words, FRIEND from Atlanta!!! I am also watching what is happening in the United States and I am worried, "capital" is dragging the American People into a civil war...

[@MG-vo7pz]

​@@rodstar141Putin and Trump need to be in a prison together

[@genxiong2695]

@@davidmiera8858 WHAT IS WRONG ABOUT COMMUNISUM? IT'S BEEN AROUND FOR GENERATIONS IF NOT CENTURIES. DO YOU HONESTLY THINK THE PEOPLE IN CHINA AND RUSSIA HAVE NO FREEDOM AT ALL. WAKE UP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS. HINT: THEY LIVE A BETTER LIFE THAN YOU! YOU ARE THE ONE THAT IS BRAINWASHED. THIS IS COMING FROM AN AMERICAN CITIZEN LIVING IN THE STATES.

[@phplusfilipe9392]

It was the first time Metalica had access to Russia and played there. BLAST!

[@kerrymedeiros509]

1.6 million in the crowd, and no crowd surge. Just a bunch of people watching this incredible band and performance.

[@jmsmikey]

The crowd was estimated to be one million~ the biggest ever on this earth.

[@never2late_mtb349]

James (Hetfield, lead singer) has the same stage presence today. Yes, they are still touring, my son and I went to see them at Twickenham in 2019 (second time we'd seen them). They've been performing for so long that you can find 3 generations of fans from the same family going to see them together. They sound just as good now as they did in the 80s. You're going to have a blast with their back catalogue. One, Master of Puppets, Fade to Black, Creeping Death (from this concert), Nothing Else Matters. You'll hear of all these and more in the comments. They've got over 35 years of top class material.

[@tylerw9529]

Too bad everyone just reacts to the main radio singles and never any others. My dad just saw them a week ago (I live in another state or id have gone with) my dad said they still did a 16 song set which is unreal at their age while still maintaining the energy and stage presence all these years later

[@ImThe5thKing]

Which is a crazy concept to me because my dad could have taught them all in highschool, and I'm 25. His first year teaching out of college was 1978. Imagining having a grandpa that loves them is impossible to me haha

[@never2late_mtb349]

@@ImThe5thKing Well, I'm a grandfather. I went to my first metal gig in 1978. Def Leppard. Though my granddaughter is a little too young to be taken to a gig, not yet 1. But she's been sat behind my drum kit and loved the sound of the cymbals (played softly) especially 😁

[@JerryM710]

James has the same stage presence, but unfortunately not the same sound to his voice. This was the last tour that he actually sounded amazing. He started taking singing lessons before recording the black album and I personally think he was better off without them. I have seen them 16 times and there was really nothing like hearing him sing and the band as a whole on the Damaged Justice tour in 1988-89. That was when they were at their best live.

[@dogfacedgremlin2020]

@never2late_mtb349 I went to see them last summer in Jersey. Still rockin out after all these decades. My wife & daughter went to, my daughter was totally blown away. She's not really a metal head but she was banging her head as hard as anyone else. Metallica, bringing families 2gthr with speed & aggression like no one else can.

[@jasoncrawford-lg1xs]

In 1991 the iron curtain came down in Russia , Boris Yeltsin became the president of Russia,, He went around asking college kids and young adults in general what they really wanted> The overwhelming majority was a rock concert,, Metallica was on tour with ACDC in Europe at the time.. They were contacted and agreed to do a free concert.. 1.6 million + showed up,,The helicopters were there to keep order, but to also keep people cool,, this was held in Moscow .

[@scottmarshall9655]

This is the most epic rock performance ever performed in the history of this universe and it will never be topped ever. Metallica absolutely killed it. Can you imagine how pumped they were playing in front of 1.6 million people. They had to feel like rock gods. And the Soviets are killing it in the crowd

[@TexasMagnolia]

It’s not about Metallica. It’s about The People. The First time these beautiful people were “Allowed” to have/attend/see a Concert. It gets me every time. It’s really sad Reactors don’t know how important this was.

[@amyaeschbach3581]

React to MV of Nothing Else Matters!!!!! This concert moment will never be repeated again! Imagine getting to hear western music for the first time in your life! They didn’t have radios that went outside of the Soviet union. Had just been allowed on radios from outside of Russia for less than a year, the people were hungry for anything that they never experienced. They were dying for freedom. Many traveled for a week on foot to get here. Many died, many were injured. All for this moment in history.!!!

[@mytulacom]

Нет, опять враньё. за 2 года до этого был концерт в Лужниках: Оззи Осборн, Скорпионс, Мотли Крю, Скид РОу и ещё куча групп. В том же году Ингви Мальмстин выступал и ещё.

[@morenickoff2493]

​@@mytulacom Самыми первыми были вроде Uriah Heep в 87-м. Я на этом концерте был, примечательно, что на разогреве были Земляне :), которые удивили меня своим жёстким саундом :).

[@JesliMakaronToTylkoKokardki]

And see what happens to these beautiful people now. Sad :(

[@pyatig]

@@amyaeschbach3581dude we lived in ussr not mars. While yes concerts like these weren’t a thing there were plenty of Russian rock bands and we all had Michael Jackson records and Metallica and Beatles. Enough with the Soviets were bad narrative

[@BOATS_22]

YES! YES! YES! ABOUT TIME YOUR GOING TO LOVE THIS, played in Moscow's Tushino Airfield in 1991 as part of the "Monsters of Rock" festival. The concert drew an estimated 1.6 million attendees, making it one of the largest concerts ever held. The performance took place just months before the Soviet Union's collapse.

[@RoverWaters]

no one estimated 1.5 million attendance at the Metallica show it's only internet folktale

[@jrc01718]

​@RoverWaters Looking at the crowd, what would you estimate, then? That number is consistent across the internet, obviously it came from somewhere.

[@RoverWaters]

@@jrc01718 it came before the internet, obviously. it was an estimation of the organizers for the amount of people present there over the whole weekend.

[@jrc01718]

@@RoverWaters It was only one day in Moscow, no? September 28, 1991?

[@Black_Drako]

1.6 million in 3 days.

[@TheGoks007]

You know that's epic concert when the crowd are controlled by the Army!

[@John-tn7nm]

This performance is more iconic than the music video.

[@andymoitou]

That's it Stacey today is the point of no return, you are discovering Metallica and nothing will be the same again. This group, based on all the music that I suggested to you on Twitch, will make you experience grandiose and unique emotions... I am so happy and proud of your journey, we will always be there at your side to help you discover the best of Metal. Another reaction masterclass from you Stacey, you always have very accurate words. You speak about music with a wisdom that deserves respect. Imagine that I have been listening to Enter Sandman for almost 32 years and that when I started listening just now it still gave me goosebumps... Another example of the power and quality of Metallica. Bye'n'cha my friend 🤘🤘🤘☺

[@karnevor]

I've seen Metallica live on stage twice. The first time was absolutely amazing. The boys put on an incredible show. Each song was given 180%. The playlist was executed so well. Each song complemented the next and so on. When we left, my ears were ringing for 3 days. I was so happy. Then, when they came back several years later, they played with the same passion and forethought. But my local government had, over the previous couple of years, legislated legal noise limits. So while the concert was great and loud. We walked out at the end and was able to hold a private conversation in a crowded area with no need to shout or repeat ourselves. That was the last concert I was to. Over 20 years ago.

[@ghostfacedkilla2849]

This is what 1.6 million people look like. And no, that isn't a typo

[@senjutsu-walrus2847]

Barry Manilow did it bigger.

[@ghostfacedkilla2849]

@@senjutsu-walrus2847 Who?

[@Kcgrade095]

​@@senjutsu-walrus2847who cares

[@RoverWaters]

3:54 I guess you missed the big green field behind the crowd. so no that is not 1.6 million people there.

[@ChrisHaynes-ds6rp]

evrytime someone posts a number it gets bigger>LOL originally estimated 500,000 people for Metallica's show and over a million for the entire weekend of shows

[@prowler2358]

The black album from which this song is taken is one of the finest metal albums you will ever hear. Epic

[@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle]

It's a pop hard rock album...

[@Vortigan07]

Their whole set that day is still a sight to behold! The raw power and energy in the performance is just insane and it just hits you like a freight train...and that's just with watching it on a 16" monitor!! I can only imagine what it must have been like to witness it live and in the moment!

[@kimai1641]

It'll never be repeated. The fall of the wall and the former ussr. An absolute celebration.

[@patverum9051]

At that moment Putin was already planning the KGB take-over and buying up al state enterprises...he was celebrating for another reason...

[@Cablev94]

It'll be repeated in 50 years after the US breaks free from the Communist regime that is about to take power.

[@nuescu]

it will be repeated after the fall of today's eu leadership.

[@dimkawhammy]

My dad was at this "Monsters of Rock" Moscow '91 edition (I was 5 months old) and he arrived home only 3 days later because of police. Cops was arresting a lot of random people who wasn't drunk, who doesn't fight with cops ect ect. But still when my dad remembering this crazy festival, he smiles a lot) Yeah, "Monsters of Rock" was attended by over 1.000.000 people at Tushino airfield and it was free for audience

[@Maks_Morkovkin]

yeah keep beleive this fathers tale for mother, where he was 3 days :))

[@Brad-g3i]

This is what freedom looks like for people who don't have it

[@cyberdan42]

Monsters of Rock 1991 on the 28th Sept at Tushino Airfield Moscow - the line up was AC/DC, Metallica, Pantera, The Black Crowes and a Russian metal band E.S.T. The, then collapsing Soviet rule allowed the tour and the event was basically free, the attendance is not really known, but legend says it was 1.6 million. It was almost certainly over 1 million. As you can see, security was literally a division of Soviet troops, many of whom joined the crowd. Something to think about; most of the attendees were likely in their teens and early 20s (at that time, I myself was 18 then I'm now in my 50's). Now it is 33 years later and I wonder how many of those young people are still alive today, I wonder how many (if any) are now important or powerful people in Russia, how many may be politicians or military commanders in Russia or Ukraine. An exceptional moment in time and history. It is tragic to see what has become of the nation(s) that welcomed that amazing tour.

[@nebojsa1976]

Putin was at that concert, near the front. That explains his behavior today.

[@Pustekuchen-bh8wy]

Official audiance number in media are 500000.

[@kennethv5250]

everyone seems to forget this little tidbit.... "The British heavy metal band Iron Maiden first played in Poland on August 9, 1984, in Warsaw, as part of their World Slavery Tour. The tour supported their fifth album, Powerslave, and took place across Communist Eastern Europe in the summer of 1984. Iron Maiden was one of the first major rock bands to play big shows in the Communist Eastern Bloc at the time"

[@chrismartino3519]

I saw the same tour at Long Beach California. Never forget that show. Especially when they played my favorite Maiden song.... Running Free.

[@didierscharmin5069]

Uriah heep played in 1987 in Russia, the scorpions in 1988 and in 1989 there was the Moscow Music and peace festival, with Cinderella; scorpions; Skid Row; Motley Crue; Ozzy Osbourne and Bon Jovi+3 Russian bands.

[@michaeldinsen7641]

Great info.

[@karlvongazenberg8398]

Maiden also made a concert in Sarajevo during the explosion of Yugoslavia in the 90's.

[@Daniel-o6d]

Metallica gets all the credit for this show but AC/DC actually headlined it.

[@enigma51ted]

:O

[@paulricketts5537]

Fuckin pantera man 😎 blew their minds

[@artLopez24]

Yeah Metallica’s better tho

[@Daniel-o6d]

@artLopez24 definitely not

[@denis.patritti]

Current members James Hetfield - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1981-present) Kirk Hammett - lead guitar, backing vocals (1983-present) Robert Trujillo - bass, backing vocals (2003-present) Lars Ulrich - drums (1981-present) Session/touring musicians Bob Rock - bass (2001-2003) Former members Dave Mustaine - lead guitar, backing vocals (1981-1983) Ron McGovney - bass, backing vocals (1981-1982) Cliff Burton - bass, backing vocals (1982-1986; his death) Jason Newsted - bass, backing vocals (1986-2001)

[@donniew1968]

RIP Cliff Burton

[@Mike_Huntt]

Dave Mustaine was fired because he partied too hard. Can you imagine the guys in Metallica telling you "Hey man, it's just not working out. Your lifestyle is over the top"?

[@beermetal2003]

Former Mmeber Lead Guitar - Lloyd Grant

[@kennethzimmermann7351]

Erik Marshall has been on stage multiple times as a touring member, when James was rehabbing from his Pyro burns and a couple times on the Summer Sanitarium tour when James was hurt and couldn't do the show, he played some of the guitar parts (others were filled by guitarists from the other groups, mostly System of a Down's guitarist)

[@beermetal2003]

@@kennethzimmermann7351 Do you mean John Marshall?

[@larrywelchko6136]

1.6 million people and everyone forgets that AC/DC headlined this concert

[@TrojanRabbit521]

Not all. I caught this tour in Berlin by sheer coincidence as an American student at the time. AC/DC was my 1st concert ever and got into Metallica with Ride the Lighting. So my 2 favorite bands (yes I’m a Beavis & Butthead) we’re co headliners! Metal head heaven.

[@Maks_Morkovkin]

May be someones beleive that, but i promise you - Metallica in Russia was (and still) waaaay more popular. AcDc - is band of one song. Like Europe or Eagles

[@Jnunooliveira]

In 1991, around 1.6 million people gathered for Metallica's "Monsters of Rock" concert in Moscow. Wow!

[@peterdobos1606]

FYI this was an all-day concert featuring Pantera, EST, The Black Crows, Metallica, and AC/DC. Apparently nobody died, at least not officially. It was really hot and I don't want to imagine the toilet situation. Massively epic.

[@isthiswherewecamein6130]

I know, I always hear people throwing out numbers. Like, thete was this many deaths, this many women "hurt", this many bones broke, and so on. I can ABSOLUTELY ASURE YOU, these numbers are fabricated. If for no other reason than this was the SOVIET UNION!!! And, we still don't know what happened to 9 hikers on Dyatlov's pass (Dead Mountain), because the USAR doesn't want "BAD" press, but, somehow, someway, people I'm the UNITED STATES, mind you, got heavily secured Russian state secrets? And what double agent did you get these from again?

[@Frag_Nasty95]

People in fact died.

[@robertphelps1574]

@@Frag_Nasty95 could give the official source where it says that

[@mumblez22]

between 50-60 people died from being trampled FYI

[@peterdobos1606]

@@mumblez22 ok...sources?

[@tim1843]

The real quiz is their performance of Harvester of Sorrow at the same concert. No one reacts to it and it is one of the greatest live performances of all time.

[@kentuckyhiker7071]

Monsters of Rock Moscow, 1991. Over 500K people attended this free concert. This was shortly after the walls came down in Eastern Europe. I was active duty Army in West Germany from 1984-1990, and was on border tour on the Czech border when the Czechs opened up their border with West Germany! What a time to be stationed in West Germany! I attended a couple of Monsters of Rock while in Germany, but nothing like the Moscow one. Living in the 80's and early 90's was awesome!

[@realmichaeljarrell]

Yesss, so glad you’re diving into Metallica. It’s a massive rabbit hole

[@thrashersheaf7440]

The Monsters of Rock festival in Moscow back in 1991 was an epic moment in rock history! Held at the Tushino Airfield, it featured live performances by legendary bands like AC/DC, Metallica, The Black Crowes, Pantera and E.S.T.. But what made it truly remarkable was the context: it took place just a month after the failed August Putsch, during the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Imagine this: 1.6 million rock and metal fans converged in Moscow for the first ever open-air rock concert. And guess what? The concert was completely free, which drew even more people to the event. The helicopters were there to manage the excitable rock fans, and even military personnel shed their uniforms to headbang along! there are some reports that the helicopters were flying over the crowd to cool them down.. don't know if that's true or not. This wasn’t just a concert; it was a cultural invasion, a Western rock armada landing on Soviet soil. I think the local mayor said that he thought only about 300 people would turn up.. don't underestimate loyal Rock and Metal fans lol. If you love this then you MUST check out Metallica live in Seattle 1989 this whole concert is legendry with us Metallica fans. They were just Brutal at this show.. my all time top Metallica concert.. been into them for over 35 years.. you are gonna enjoy this rabbit hole.

[@liram1971]

I remember this live. Been a Metallica fan since 1983. I still get chills watching this video. Nothing else to add that hasn't mentioned except Metallica is life.

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Well over a million people squished into 1 concert, people died, and the people at the back couldn't see or hear a thing. This was in 91 at the end of the Cold War

[@SokolRock]

It has been said many times that there is no reliable confirmation from any credible sources that anyone died there, it's just a rumor. There were some riots and even injured people, but no deaths.

[@RoverWaters]

FALSE

[@unklebacon44]

Mr Gorbachev, take down that wall.

[@RoverWaters]

@@unklebacon44 53 wounded, not dead

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

@@RoverWaters Multiple reports, just not official by the Russian government

[@feardabrood]

This is not a rabbit hole. It is THE rabbit hole!

[@chewbaccasworld3672]

Honestly. If it was the first time I'd ever seen the video I would have had tears. That band. That crowd. That time in Russia. Epic. Touched a chord of humanity.

[@BRNRDCVL]

The intro is from Ennio Morricone - The Ecstasy of Gold. Cheers from Italy! :)

[@rarewolfe]

Featured in the film THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, which I HIGHLY recommend.

[@fenderbassplaya]

One of the largest concerts ever, and also one of the most symbolically significant concerts ever. First proper concert behind the iron curtain. 1.6m estimated I think? Must have been something to see live…

[@bendalton5221]

not entirely true... Iron Maiden went on a full fledged tour through Eastern Europe in the mid-80's, and they were not toned down concerts. Also, 2 years before this one was the Moscow Music Peace Fest, which, while not having as many people because it was in a stadium so "only" 100,000 people could attend, was more significant because it was before communism was falling in Eastern Europe and all, it was the first really big rock fest behind the Iron Curtain (Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, Scorpions and Cinderella played)

[@edwardkarpinski4124]

Nothing more sexier than seeing a woman jamming to Metallica!!

[@realdeal7653]

Totally agree

[@darrencaschera-fh8rh]

You're damn right about that. This girl is so hot. It's unbelievable and so is her voice. Stacy, you're beautiful. Wish I had a girlfriend like you. Unbelievable. I like how you jam Bob. Your head gorgeous smile. That's what we do. This is a concert I've seen Metallica a million times. They never disappoint you just like AC/DC. Unbelievable jam in my car. Same shit. I'm 58 live in South Florida

[@cuginoeddie8677]

I’m just curious how someone never heard this particular song before? It’s played at every sporting event, one of the most recognizable songs ever

[@wavester77]

i guess most of the "first time reacts to....." is kind of bull#%"&, They must have lived under a rock or something!

[@selfishstockton6123]

@@wavester77it is bullshit. Anything for clicks

[@selfishstockton6123]

Not everyone attends sporting events

[@adam-qu6dh]

most of these reaction videos are done by an average Betty who looks cute and think commenting on some videos will get her likes and views and such. there, now you know.

[@muratpsy]

money m8. youtube money. Did you see the number of followers of this beautiful lady?

[@notbenjamincarder9137]

In ALL the years of seeing them LIVE, over 40 years, This was BY FAR, THE BEST VERSION of Enter Sandman Metallica EVER DID!

[@davidaquarius9089]

The helicopters weren't there for security but to fan fresh air into the crowd. 1.6 million by one estimate. This was one of the first concerts to play to the people of the soon to be disbanded Soviet Union. Although there are a lot of theories out there, I firmly believe that it was rock music that toppled the Soviet Union. From the first bands (Cliff Richard, Uriah Heap, Nitty Gritty Dirt band, etc) to play within the Iron Curtain came a crack in the oppression of the Soviet system. This concert proved that the Communists could no longer control the young people who ended up gathering the courage to bring down their sacred Soviet Union. In short, rock music accomplished what almost 50 years of anti-communist rhetoric failed to do. Topple the Berlin Wall! Damn, we good! Loved your reaction to this, Stacey. You always bring a fresh, intelligent take on the music that I've loved for over 60 years. Blessings!

[@BigDave423AAAO]

I was going to mention the helicopters fanning air, but figured I would check the comments first. From someone who spent a good amount of time underneath them, I can confirm that it works very well. 😎👍

[@JerryM710]

I thought it was David Hasselhoff that toppled the Soviet Union. Yes, I am joking, but he probably thinks so, since he was asked to sing as the wall was coming down...lol.

[@cedarcreeper1859]

In Seattle here, going to see Pantera/Metallica on friday and Five Finger Death Punch/Metallica on Sunday! Can’t wait!!!!

[@cosmictwin8514]

Lucky you!! Enjoy!!

[@alvaro6522]

Yees!!! Enjoy!!!🤘

[@realdeal7653]

Just went to that show in Edmonton canada and it was a blast

[@mountainman5173]

I was 18 when this happened. I'll never forget hearing about how many people attended this concert in Moscow. Metallica was almost the only band I listened to in high school. Growing up in the era of the end of the Iron Curtain, I didn't think anything like this would be possible. Imagine my surprise when they announced it. I was floored.

[@danielkinn782]

From that same concert Pantera played too. There is a song called Domintation youll have you watch. One of the best guitar solos ever. This was after the fall of the Soviet Union. This is the first concert played from bands from The "West" ever played in Russia. Estimated 1.6 million people. It was a FREE concert. It was called "For Those About to Rock: Monsters In Moscow" Metallica, ACDC, Pantera and The Black Crows. whats crazy is seeing the soldiers and the crowd together . This is the link for the Monsters In Moscow documentary.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6i6fJd3abWAjM0si=vzHIsuTRIprrq80b Sensai Buckaroo😊

[@scotthaase4082]

The helicopters were used to help keep the crowd cool down...the estimated people was 2.2 million and they stopped counting at 1.8 million

[@RoverWaters]

3:54 weird, because we can clearly see the grass field behind the crowd, that clearly is not even a million people

[@robertphelps1574]

@@scotthaase4082 if you watch Pantera Cowboys From Hell live at Moscow you can clearly see some of the footage was filmed from the helicopter also who stopped counting when it was a free concert

[@gunnarr9882]

I was an Army officer in 1990’s, saw Black Crowes in Nuremberg during this Monsters of Rock tour. This embrace was universal….. and squandered.

[@anthonydavella1878]

They stopped counting at 1.5 million people estimates go up to 3 million and 55 people died at this concert. It was free and the first time metal music was allowed in Russia. It was just after the fall of the Iron curtain in 1990.

[@ToulavejKocour]

Technically, Ozzy Osbourne (like Heavy Metal artist) played in Moscow Music Peace Festival two years earlier.

[@RoverWaters]

About 300 thousand spectators came and came from other cities to the concert with the participation of PANTHERA, BLACK CROSE, METALLIKA, AS / DS and our EST. This concert was guarded by 11 thousand people: police, riot police, internal troops, rifle divisions of the Soviet Army. When the first bottles fell on their heads and two soldiers were taken away by an ambulance, angry law enforcement officers began to rush at anyone they did not like, beating people with their hands, feet and clubs. The space in front of the stage literally turned into a bloody battle that did not stop from the very beginning of the concert until midnight. According to the ambulance station, 56 people were taken to hospitals with serious injuries, of which 16 were military personnel." Oleg PSHENICHNY Photo by L. LAZAREV "Horizon №12'1991

[@metoo7557]

Live Aid was also broadcast around the world. plenty of people watched from home. But yeah this was when western bands began being able to play here and so for a first time turnout, it was destined to be huge.

[@JasonGarst-p3r]

I love watching people's first reaction ro one of my favorite songs of all time! Thank you Stacy!

[@christopherpayne3530]

Hi Stacy, im a cat dad and a huge Metallica fan. Their was an estimated 1.6 million people in attendance. It was held at an air field outside of Moscow.

[@RoverWaters]

false

[@christopherpayne3530]

@@RoverWaters what is

[@antoniofdez01]

3:18 1.6 million russians was there 9:36 Theres a lot of bigger concerts, like Rod Stewart in Rio in 1994: 3.5 million people

[@michaelhendrix6699]

The helicopters were used in an attempt to keep the crowd cooler. 1.6 million people in one spot puts off a lot of heat.

[@zackkullis5555]

This concert was definitely legendary. There will be a few people in the comments that will poop on the numbers, but the estimate was 1.5 to 1.6 million people going through the gates. It was the first free open air concert in Russia. Like mentioned, there were other bands playing, like AC/DC, but Metallica absolutely killed it. Loved the review! James Hetfield (lead vocalist) always slays it

[@robertphelps1574]

@@zackkullis5555 and James Hetfield said on the Joe Rogan show the attendance was 500.000

[@zackkullis5555]

@@robertphelps1574Right….

[@RoverWaters]

no one estimated 1.5 million attendance at the Metallica show it's only internet folktale

[@zackkullis5555]

@@RoverWaters More poopers! Multiple sources estimated 1.5 million, but most estimates were 1.6 million. Thanks for playing!

[@RoverWaters]

@@zackkullis5555 name one source FROM PERIOD(before the internet) who reported what you say

[@michalmyszkin7714]

*_This song is a very well-known mega hit. Don’t pretend you’ve never heard it! You’d have to be living in complete isolation without access to electricity._* 😝

[@Rockon92]

My colleague (20y/o) doesn't know this song, she doesn't even know Nothing Else Matters... I think is the saddest thing ever.. she only listen to trap and shit like this....

[@mmm-mmm]

there are people in america who don't even know how many states there are...

[@nicolediamond93]

Do you know HER music?

[@piefly]

following the the white rabbit into the hole of metal.... this is where it started for me.. Metallica is just perfection.

[@LetoMaia]

Try listen "Metallica - Fade To Black", its about death, its deep, its sentimental, you gonna like it!

[@louvella]

10:35 - That lip bite, lip lick and sigh = GOLD!!! 😈

[@adamplona9438]

Metallica will never die. "No Leaf Clover" has a entire classical symphony in it... how hard is that to do with rock/metal music. I recommend these to everyone... band Disturbed... "Sound of Silence". Johnny Cash... "Hurt" Five Finger Death Punch.... "Wrong Side of Heaven". the video's are worth it on all of them.... helps impact.... "wrong side of heaven" still makes me almost cry every time.

[@KingNothing2x4]

Check out Metallica playing an Elton John song at the 2024 Gershwin Awards... In front of Elton John... The song... Funeral for a friend, Love Lies Bleeding

[@PinHeadThePopeOfHell]

You know you're old when people haven't heard Enter Sandman💀

[@jeffmcconniel2838]

Still one of the BEST shows you will ever see. Touring doing back to back nights without repeating a song. They are an experience!

[@stevenredmond7455]

AC/DC headlined this free rock concert as the iron curtain came down. Estimated 1-2million people in the crowd.

[@TheMrEsseg]

3 bands were there, AC/DC, Metallica and Megadeth...

[@stevenredmond7455]

@@TheMrEsseg ok but Metallica said it was just them & ACDC.

[@paulgilhuis1]

Boston - Foreplay/Longtime needs to be reacted to. Quite possibly the best song from the 70's.

[@OriginalVenomZA]

According to what I read, the band was told that there were more than 600k people awaiting their appearance. But when they walked out, they realized that it was totally understated. And that it was more like over 1Mil. So I tend to agree with the peeps that say, 1.6mil. But I bet you can search for the original documentary. Its so interesting.

[@RPRsChannel]

*_Sooo....have you seen Pantera playing DOMINATION at this very same Concert?_*

[@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle]

Terrible performance, Phil is out of breath the whole time.

[@SwampusMcGarniglus]

heavier than the sun that breakdown is. not sure why i typed that out like yoda but im leaving it.

[@efulga]

Hard to believe by young people these days, but at that time, before the internet, Metallica - a heavy metal band, was the biggest band in the world.

[@tomi3563]

No..

[@BobalouTheOneTheOnly]

Stacey, if you'd like to hear more about this performance, james hetfield himself did an interview on joe rogan's show on youtube, and he talks about this particular performance at one point. it's really fascinating.

[@SaintPhoenixx]

For a little context, the concert was in Moscow, the capital of Russia in 1991. The US and Russia had been "fighting" the Cold War for the past 30/40 years, threatening nuclear armageddon against one another for decades before this. Russia (the Soviet Union) was ruled by dictators, was secretive, didn't open up to the world and very much didn't like the US, but it collapsed around this time, the countries that they swallowed up began becoming independent again. All those people (1.6 million or more) had been held captive by their cruel and insane government for years, a lot of them for the entire lives. Metallica, an American metal group, playing in your capital is not only a celebration, but a show of peace and unity. That's mostly why the crowd is so big.

[@markh.7650]

Imagine eating only berries and nuts for the first 30 years of your life, then someone comes along and gives you a steak. That's what it was like for them. The only way they could hear american music was through smuggled media. Imagine being a fan and actually getting to see them performing in your Capitol.

[@robertphelps1574]

@@SaintPhoenixxI wonder if anyone from that crowd went to the Moscow Music Peace Festival in 1989 and saw Bon Jovi ,Ozzy Osbourne,Scorpions,Cinderella and Motley Crue

[@fastecp1]

Rod Stewart holds the current world record for the biggest gig of all time, which was performed on Copacabana Beach to a staggering 3.5 million people celebrating New Year's Eve in 1994. I would hate to be in the middle of this, and that Taco Bell you had for breakfast starts to kick in, and your stomach starts to rumble-you're done! 😆I know I'm not the only one thinking about it.

[@todganzer3668]

The years of the 90s were great,,, I would be at Yankee stadium wearing my favorite closers jersey,, still have it,, it's 26 years old... and when my pitcher came out... this song was playing loud ... letting everyone know it was night night...❤❤❤

[@tonyolsson4376]

This was the end of the Iron Curtain era. To celebrate freedom one of the things was this free concert. It was held at Tushino Airfield in Moscow. By noon, 300 000 festival attendees had entered the area. When Pantera played there were 700 000 in the audience. As the festival went on the number grew to a million. Metallica reached 1,6 million. Closing act was AC/DC. Heard different rumours (cannot confirm this) about how many people in the crowd got injuried due to violent clashes between the public, the police and even military. To oversee the event, there were 11 000 soldiers, police officers, hired security guards and riot police. Very tragic whatever the amount was. This is what was said according to the journalist report.

[@RoverWaters]

LOL your logic is lacking, AC/DC was the main act, so the top number of people was at night. no source ever reported 1.6 mil at the Metallica opening show.

[@RoverWaters]

you just invented those numbers or quoted someone who did. Reality is: NOBODY counted or estimated IN PERIOD the audience at Metallica show.

[@nicolediamond93]

1.6 million !

[@andreasjonsson5006]

never heard about Metallica?? poor Stacy

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

lol These UTubers are So deprived of real Music with real Musicians… thank god for Video

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

Heard of them before just don’t know their music!

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

@@StaceyRPGReacts google Them 😬

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[@MrLato2000]

If She Likes This She Should Do the Video For "One" By Them 😅 Be Prepared it is a Gut Wrencher. I Loved Growing Up With Jason Newsted's Bro For My 4th Grade Teacher.

[@Bert578]

Monsters of Rock in Moscow, 1991 This one-off concert featured some of the biggest rock bands of the time, including AC/DC, Motley Crue, The Black Crowes, Pantera, and Metallica, and attracted 1.6 million people.

[@gordonnadell8783]

Member’s name vocals James Hatfield..drums lar’s ulrich.. bass Jason nested..lead guitar Kirk Hammet..

[@athanatic]

My partner was a roadie during the summer for the Guns 'N Roses / Metallica US tour and it was pretty epic. That was 3-4 years before this!

[@kulantroinc753]

According to jason, the reason why he wears metallica shirt during concert is because it boosts the sales of the shirts in the merch store where they performed, imagine the sales during that day where almost a million attend the gig 😅

[@RichCow-xe1bz]

I have to say that bands such as Metallica, acdc , iron maiden generally have the best musicians. And the lead singer is really good. Real music. Real bands

[@yellowblanka6058]

There's a reason Metallica, a band formed in 1981 has endured in popularity (to a degree) to this day. That's incredibly rare for a Heavy Metal band. So many teenage boys took up the electric guitar because of this one band.

[@rowenatulley852]

I get chills every time I see this video. I can imagine what these people felt like, experiencing freedom for the first time with the collapsing Soviet Union . . .

[@ktgo4424]

To those saying the 1.6 million is an overestimation, look at the crowd. You can tell beyond a doubt, this was a MASSIVE concert much larger than Woodstock, or any of the 'mega concerts'. This is a legit sea of people in every direction. I went to a championship parade in my hometown that had roughly 1.3 million people. This is absolutely in that same ballpark of attendance.

[@danielmaunton1091]

I love Metallica! I've been listening to them for over 33 years now. Just saw them live in August for two shows. They are amazing!

[@ferdinandcastagnera794]

Baby girl.... I was actually there.... with the band as a rodie!! My job was to set up for the band & take down for the band!! Myself with 86 other people had to be flown in just to set it up 13 hours ahead of time!!! The band members were flown in 5 hours before they took the stage, because there was sooooo many people!! & The music 🎵 was loud enough to make windows vibrate!!

[@Олег-Чадаев]

In 1991, after the tour, Metallica said that the "Monsters of Rock" concert at the Tushino airfield in Moscow was the most emotional and best for them. I was at that concert and I will remember it for the rest of my life. I took a lot of pictures, there are some interesting photos. I was in the VIP zone. It's amazing!!!

[@adamj1278]

Largest outdoor live event was 4.3 million people for a Rod Stewart concert on a beach in Rio De Janeiro, 1994

[@injairgun]

They say it was 1.6 million but they also say with the military and crew and police it was more like 1.8 million in attendance!

[@02091992able]

This concert had 1.2 million more attendees than Woodstock in 1969. This concert occurred in September 1991 in Moscow. End of December 1991 the USSR collapsed.