Metallica’s Historic Live Performance
Metallica made history on Sunday night in Munich, Germany, by performing their longest song, Inamorata, live for the very first time. The 11-minute track, which appears on their 11th studio album 72 Seasons, had never been played live until this tour.
Introduction of Inamorata
Frontman James Hetfield introduced the song with palpable excitement, captured in fan-shot videos. ‘This next song, we have never, ever played live before,’ Hetfield announced to the excited crowd. ‘And, you know, in our band we don’t recognize the word “mistake,” because there are no “mistakes.” There’s just unique moments that happen, all right? That’s what we need to tell ourselves. This one is from 72 Seasons. It’s one of my favorites, so I’m gonna like it.’
Metallica’s Diverse Setlist
In addition to Inamorata, Metallica’s setlist featured staples like Creeping Death, One, and Enter Sandman, along with other tracks from 72 Seasons such as If Darkness Had a Son and the title track. The band’s dynamic setlist clearly reflects their intent to keep performances fresh and engaging even though the band has been playing for audiences for more than 40 years.
Metallica’s Evolving Performance Strategy
Bassist Robert Trujillo explained the band’s strategy behind their evolving setlists. ‘Initially, we thought it would be really clever and exciting to open the show with an instrumental, like The Call Of Ktulu or Orion,’ Trujillo told Classic Rock. ‘We found that an instrumental is very powerful for the set but it sits much better in the middle of a set, it’s a chance for the fan to absorb and embrace the song. Rather than just coming out throwing a curveball at them, we would rather come out with a Whiplash or a Creeping Death, something that kind of smacks you in the face.’
Metallica’s Latest Album Success
The band’s newest album, which came out last year, was their first number one album in 15 years. 72 Seasons is also their first collection of new material since 2016, and it soared to the top spot of the UK charts.
The M72 European Tour
The M72 tour continues to captivate audiences across Europe, offering a mix of Metallica’s iconic hits and new tracks from their latest album.
