That's funny because if I would've gone, I probably would have said "It was AWESOME, nothing from St. Anger, nothing from Load, nothing from ReLoad...they basically (and awesomely) just played their [cough cough] '80s hits and awesomely ignored the shitty albums that they've put out within the last 10 years."
that's certainly what i'm hoping for this saturday - just scored myself some 6th row seat for the show in newark. a metallica show in the heart of jersey - please pray for me.
for those who attended: who went on first, sword or machine head? i definitely want to catch the sword, but could do without machine head (or are they good live?)
From my experience at the DC show, I suggest getting there early and seeing all 3 bands. The Sword is first, and they are great with a real 70's Sabbath vibe. Machine Head isn't my thing but they were really entertaining. They really go over the top to get people involved, and their drummer is clearly from some superior alien race. Plus, they did an awesome Maiden cover. I won't spoil it and say which one.
It was my first time seeing Metallica, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it was everything I could have hoped for. Lots of the new album, which is great in my opinion, and then just classics otherwise, acting like the last decade never happened.
Best thing I overheard at the show from some guys behind me: "Seriously dude, one of the best shows I've ever seen is Jimmy's Chicken Shack."