Untold Story: Biggest Metallica Concert Ever - Facts & Legacy
Can you imagine a single concert uniting over a million people? The Moscow Monsters of Rock festival in 1991 wasn't just a concert; it was a seismic event, a cultural touchstone where Metallica etched their name into history with a performance for the ages.
On September 28, 1991, Tushino Airfield in Moscow, Russia, transformed into a roaring sea of humanity as Metallica headlined the Moscow Monsters of Rock festival. An estimated 1.6 million people converged on the airfield, creating what is widely regarded as Metallica's biggest concert ever. The band unleashed a setlist that spanned over two hours, delivering a performance so potent it continues to resonate as a watershed moment in heavy metal history.
| Metallica - Band Information | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal |
| Years Active | 1981present |
| Label(s) | Blackened Recordings |
| Website | Metallica Official Website |
| Current Members | |
| James Hetfield | Lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1981present) |
| Lars Ulrich | Drums (1981present) |
| Kirk Hammett | Lead guitar, backing vocals (1983present) |
| Robert Trujillo | Bass guitar, backing vocals (2003present) |
| Key Albums | |
| Kill 'Em All (1983) | Debut studio album |
| Master of Puppets (1986) | Considered one of the greatest metal albums of all time |
| Metallica (The Black Album) (1991) | One of the best-selling albums of all time |
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Picture of the crowd at Metallica's 1991 concert in Moscow. It is
Watch Metallica Play To 1.6 Million Russian Fans In This 1991 Footage
