Metallica Fans Take Ultimate ‘Metal Quiz’ Outside Of Ford Field (Video)
Metallica's James Hetfield on stage. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Well, it’s Friday and the week is coming to an end. Typically, that would be exciting. However, this Friday, all I can think about is how last week at this time we were getting ready for Night One of Metallica at Ford Field.
Now, all we have left is our glorious memories of the night. Thankfully, those are some amazing memories that will carry us through at least the winter, I hope. Detroit was fortunate to rock two nights with Metallica last Friday and Sunday and the band brought their A-game.
Recapping Metallica at Ford Field
Talking with fans and listeners, the crowd seems pretty divided on which night was the superior event. Some say it was Night One, others confidently say it has to be Night Two. If you weren’t able to make it yourself, check out the setlists from Night One and Night Two and see which one you prefer. Here’s what the WRIF Staff said were their favorite parts of the weekend.
Personally, I only made it to the show on Sunday night (Night Two) and it was my very first time seeing Metallica. So, by default that was my favorite night. Truthfully, I was blown away. It was amazing to see how much passion and energy the band brings to the stage.
You can tell they’re out there having a blast, and I believe that transmits into the audience. If I see you up there having a blast, I’m more likely to enjoy the show than if the band was slumping through the set acting like they don’t want to be there. I’ve seen it more than once, from some pretty big bands! It’s nice to see Metallica does not do it that way. Far from it.
Metallica Weekend In Detroit
It was a great weekend in Detroit, and a lot happened! Meltdown had the opportunity to chat with Metallica’s bassist Robert Trujillo before the shows. It was a great interview, and Meltdown really got Robert to open up about his love for the city of Detroit and its influence on him. I highly recommend you check out both part one and part two of that interview. Outstanding interview by one of the best conversationalists in the game. Don’t tell Meltdown I said that, please.
Look, I couldn’t go see Metallica and not have a little fun with my fellow concert goers. Since we were at Metallica, I decided it would be fun to quiz fans on their knowledge of Metal. Only, not metal like the genre of music Metallica is known for. I mean Metals like gold, silver, and steel. You get it.
So, I put fans to the test! I asked questions where every answer contains some sort of metal. Get it? Let’s play! After you play along, make sure to keep scrolling to check out our photo gallery from Detroit’s Metallica weekend at Ford Field!
Metal Quiz at Metallica
The Weekend Wrap Up With Metallica In Detroit
I know this past weekend was going to crush, but it CRUSHED! Metallica at Ford Field was everything I had hoped for and more.
For me, the surprise of the weekend was how much I really enjoyed Pantera. Just to hear Phil Anselmo’s voice yelling out those classic songs was something I’d forgotten about. Just classic! Zakk and the band nailed it! I guess I shouldn’t be surprised as everyone who has seen them play has told me how good they were.
The biggest rush I got was seeing Metallica take the stage for the first time. It’s no secret I’m a huge fan and even use “The Ecstasy Of Gold” intro when I come on the air every day, so seeing that live never gets old. The stage, the way they took it, the banter after on it after half the crowd had piled out, was all original and all Metallica.
My weekend started by interviewing bassist Robert Trujillo for a two-part conversation. That went very well, as I knew it would. Robert’s a solid guy and an awesome player! I guess I was most intrigued to find out how much Motown music played in his early musical formation. You can go to my page to see both conversations.
It was also cool to spend some time with drummer, Charlie Benante. I’d never really met him before, although I’ve been around him. I found him very nice. He’s somewhat quiet, but a pleasure to hang out with and a legit music fan. He really enjoyed the museum.
A huge Thank You goes out to all the WRIF listeners who stopped by my broadcast Friday night to check in with me. It was non-stop, and I appreciate you guys. Even when I wasn’t “working” at the show on Sunday, I was constantly stopped by you guys to say Hello…Thank You! Also, a shout to my friends from The Struggle Within Michigan. Hit them up, follow their socials, and let’s grow this chapter to one of the biggest in the country!
Pictures from Friday’s show can be found here. Sunday’s show can be found here.
Ok, time to rest……just kidding!
Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.