Metallica Releases Live Pro-Shot ‘Lux Æterna’ From Detroit
James Hetfield of Metallica poses with guitar in hand during a performance at Ford Field in Detroit on November 12, 2023.
Metallica has released another live shot video from the shows at Ford Field. This time it’s for the song ‘Lux Æterna’ off of 72 Seasons. If my memory serves, this was one of the songs in which Lars moved to a different drum kit on the circular stage. He did that four times throughout the show, each time during a pre-recorded intro for the next song, to give him time to get in place.
The shows marked the first time the band had been in Detroit since the summer of 2017 when they played Comerica Park. It was part of their “No Repeat” weekend of two shows, where they’d play two different setlists, never playing the same song twice. Each city throughout America got to see the thrash legends on both Friday and Sunday nights, with Metallica tribute bands and even Robert and James’ sons playing with their bands at local venues on the off-day Saturday.
This song was from night one. That was the show with Pantera and Mammoth WVH opening. You can see the entire setlist for that show here.
Here’s the night number two setlist for you to take a look at. Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills opened that show.
Check out the live performance of what I think is the best song off of the latest album, below.
Want more from the Metallica weekend? Take a look at the pictures below from both nights and events that took place in different locations throughout Detroit. Man, what a weekend that was! I knew the concerts were going to be really good, but even I was blown away by how good they were. Just more proof that Metallica are the KINGS!
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!
Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history.
Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.
