Metallica Share Flyer + Setlist From First Show 40 Years Ago
On March 14, 1982 Metallica performed their very first present and, in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of this historic occasion, the band shared photographs of a promotional flyer from that gig alongside a hand-written setlist. The lineup on the time comprised James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney, who had been all…
On March 14, 1982 Metallica performed their very first present and, in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of this historic occasion, the band shared photographs of a promotional flyer from that gig alongside a hand-written setlist.
The lineup on the time comprised James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney, who had been all heard collectively on Metallica’s 1982 demo, No Life ‘Til Leather-based, which was self-released in the summertime of ’82. That launch contained seven authentic songs, however, just some months previous to the demo popping out, Metallica leaned extra closely on cowl songs of their first reside set and solely carried out two of their very own tracks — “Hit the Lights” (spelled “Lites” on the hand-written set) and “Soar within the Fireplace.”
4 of the 9 songs performed at Radio Metropolis in Anaheim, California 4 a long time in the past had been Diamond Head covers, one of many band’s earliest and most guiding influences. “Helpless,” “Sucking My Love” and “The Prince” all obtained the nod, however probably the most noteworthy Diamond Head cowl is, after all, “Am I Evil?”, which was performed that evening in ’82 and popularized later in Metallica’s profession.
Two different covers from the set — Blitzkrieg’s “Blitzkrieg” and Candy Savage’s “Killing Time” — must be acquainted to Metallica followers as each appeared on the Storage Inc. covers album by Metallica. “Let It Free,” initially by Savage, was additionally among the many 9 songs performed on the group’s first-ever present.
View the promo flyer and set checklist beneath.
Metallica Setlist — March 14, 1982 at Radio Metropolis in Anaheim, California (through setlist.fm)
01. “Hit the Lights” (Dave Mustaine broke a string in the course of the track)
02. “Blitzkrieg” (Blitzkrieg cowl)
03. “Helpless” (Diamond Head cowl)
04. “Soar within the Fireplace”
05. “Let It Free” (Savage cowl)
06. “Sucking My Love” (Diamond Head cowl)
07. “Am I Evil?” (Diamond Head cowl)
08. “The Prince” (Diamond Head cowl)
09. “Killing Time” (Candy Savage cowl)
