Metallica at Monsters of Rock, Moscow 1991
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Metallica's performance at the Monsters of Rock festival in Moscow on September 28, 1991, was a historic event. The concert took place at Tushino Airfield, drawing an estimated 1.6 million attendees. This free event was significant not only for its massive scale but also for its timing, occurring just a month after the failed August Putsch. It symbolized newfound freedom and openness in post-Soviet Russia, marking one of the first major Western music events in the country without the restrictions of Communist rule. The concert featured Metallica's powerful setlist, including hits like "Enter Sandman," "Creeping Death," and "For Whom the Bell Tolls." Alongside other legendary acts like AC/DC, The Black Crowes, and Pantera, Metallica's performance contributed to the festival's legendary status. The event became a defining moment in rock history, capturing the cultural and political shifts of the time. The video footage of Metallica's performance has achieved iconic status, symbolizing both the power of music and the end of an era in global history.
