Metallica Live at the Nassau Coliseum [1-29-09]
Last night Metallica delivered over two hours of headbanging heavy metal delight to a sold out crowd of ecstatic Long Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Ripping through new cuts “That Was Just Your Life,” “The End of the Line,” “Cyanide,” “The Day That Never Comes,” and “Broken, Beat, & Scarred,” the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees never gave their fans a chance to find a flaw within the Death Magnetic record.
April 2004 marked the last time Metallica came to town and there was no better way to deliver a powerful rock show after nearly a five year break. The band led the fans through classics “Creeping Death” (DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE…), “The Thing That Should Not Be” (perfectly placed towards the beginning of the set), “Enter Sandman” (obvious crowd pleaser), and “One” (My eyebrows have begun to grow back after the scorching “Darkness” flames).
The band played through some classic rarities as well including “Damage, Inc.,” “Phantom Lord,” and “The Unforgiven” (have not seen this one live in quite some time).
James Hetfield’s voice was perfect throughout the show although he did develop an old man gut which was visible for the encore. Kirk Hammett’s guitar solos were excellent within the songs but weak during the short solo breaks. He also wore far too much “guy liner.” Lars Ulrich seemed to be in the best physical condition of them all and looks as if he hasn’t aged a day since the ’97 “Load Tour.” Rob Trujillo’s bass-work is fantastic and fits in really well but I still miss Jason Newstead’s powerful stage presence.
The stage was centered in the middle of the arena with a rotating drum kit and approximately six microphones so the band could perform for every fan in attendance. Large steel coffins lowered towards the stage from above with attached laser lights (awesome during “That Was Just Your Life”) gunning throughout the venue. During the encore, large black inflatable beach balls plummeted from the ceiling converting the Coliseum into a magical heavy metal beach party.
Setlist:
That Was Just Your Life
The End Of The Line
Creeping Death
The Thing That Should Not Be
One
Broken Beat & Scarred
Cyanide
Sad But True
The Unforgiven
All Nightmare Long
Kirk Doodle
The Day That Never Comes
Master Of Puppets
Damage, Inc.
Kirk Doodle
Nothing Else Matters
Enter Sandman
Stone Cold Crazy
Phantom Lord
Seek & Destroy
Above photos courtesy of R.Meds
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January 30, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Great review! I’m looking forward to seeing them for the first time in March 🙂
January 30, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Sarah, You will absolutely love the experience. Let me know what you think!
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Greatest show I have ever seen. Makes me want to quit everything and be a Roadie
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