Metallica in Buffalo Throughout the Years

1988

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https://youtu.be/mshCxQRC9gY

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1989

Editor's Note: I have owned this concert on a VHS tape since the summer of 1989. I traded away a VHS tape of a Metallica concert at Monsters of Rock. I then watched this concert countless times during the summer of 1989!

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Banda: METALLICA
City: Buffalo, New York, USA
Date: March 3, 1989
Location: Buffalo Memorial Auditorium
TOUR: Damaged Justice Tour

SETLIST

0:00:00 Blackened
0:06:45 For Whom the Bell Tolls
0:11:30 Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
0:18:37 Harvester of Sorrow
0:24:04 Eye of the Beholder
0:30:53 Bass Solo (JASON NEWSTED)
0:38:38 Master of Puppets
0:46:32 One
0:55:59 Seek and Destroy
1:04:03 ...And Justice for All
Encore I
1:14:54 "Medley I"
1:16:08 Creeping Death
1:24:34 Fade to Black
1:31:31 Guitar Solo (KIRK HAMMETT)
1:38:08 Battery
Encore II
1:43:35 "Medley II"
1:45:41 Last Caress
1:47:05 Am I Evil?
1:51:24 Whiplash
Encore III
1:57:27 Breadfan
https://youtu.be/KkvftOuKQbY

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2018

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Editor's Note: This is a similar setlist to what I saw on 6-7-2017 in Newton, IA. Some notable differences are I saw them play
"Whiplash" instead of "The Four Horsemen"
"Fuel" instead of "Leper Messiah"
"Blackened" instead of "Battery"
I am glad I saw them play "Atlas, Rise!" as that is my favorite tune on Hardwired-to-Self-Destruct.

0:00 - Hardwired
3:43 - Atlas, Rise!
10:13 - Seek & Destroy
17:30 - Leper Messiah
23:19 - The Unforgiven
31:04 - Now That We’re Dead
42:10 - Wherever I May Roam
48:47 - For Whom the Bell Tolls
54:41 - Halo on Fire
1:04:02 - Kirk and Rob Doodle
1:10:18 - The Four Horsemen
1:15:42 - Creeping Death
1:23:10 - Moth Into Flame
1:34:07 - Sad But True
1:40:30 - One
1:49:08 - Master of Puppets
2:00:26 - Battery
2:05:39 - Nothing Else Matters
2:12:26 - Enter Sandman

Metallica: Live in Buffalo, New York - October 27, 2018

https://youtu.be/0d-uI6DdL_w

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2022

08-11-2022 Buffalo, NY - Video 1

https://youtu.be/9kB1cgLgLOM

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08-11-2022 Buffalo, NY - Video 2

https://youtu.be/TdCbwbC3UXg

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Soothing the Doug

Doug posted on a Facebook group comprised of Metallica fans.  

Content Warning! Now that Spotify is going to add a "Content Warning" to podcasts that discuss COVID-19, I feel like I should have one of those for when I quote someone else who obviously didn't know that there is a language standard on this blog. 

If I replace the f-word with f--k, is that really necessary anyone? We know what f--k means?!? 

Still, just for the record, Doug used adult language at least once in his post. Be advised.

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Metallica actually sold out when they bent over and spread their ass for MTV on the ONE video. But I didn’t think much of it because although the lack of bass sucks, AJFA is a kick ass thrash album. Then they sold their ass out to the entire radio world with the black album. I remember it SO well… all of the sudden you’d hear Metallica playing everywhere you went and you’d hear grandmas saying, “oh I love this song!” So yes, whether you like it or not, Metallica are nothing short of a bunch of sellout snots. So in essence what I’m saying is, fuck everything Metallica did after AJFA, although I actually do enjoy some of their last two albums. So, if you want to get on your knees for James and Lars and worship everything they have put out… then knock yourself out bud. It’s just not for me.

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As you might imagine, Metallica fans didn't really care for Doug's post. However, instead of insulting Doug for having a different opinion than I and other Metallica fans, I wrote the following:

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Doug I get it - you want to protect Metallica from being known by the masses. I will say this: if Enter Sandman hadn't been released, I don't know what Metallica tune would have been played at my wedding reception in 8-1993. The dance floor was full! And, later in life, I was able to introduce my kids to Metallica when they were little, which led to taking my son to see Metallica in June 2017. AJFA is my favorite album so I was representing that day!!

On a side note, James Hetfield deciding to confront his alcohol use is positive reinforcement for me as I quit drinking booze on 12-31-2010.

Lars Ulrich deciding to go and achieve his goals and to ignore any negative reactions is positive reinforcement as well. I have heard him talk about how he never wanted to be the ultimate drummer in the world, that he was going to give 100% to his goal of being the drummer in a band. I also think he was correct about Napster and while I didn't like it, I give him kudos for recording Lulu with Lou Reed.

Kirk Hammett being able to give everything he has done for all the years in the band, including swallowing the lack of guitar solos on St Anger, only to shred on DM and HW2SD is inspiring. He went through a tough time and decided to make the best of it and NOT QUIT the band.

Robert? The dude is a cool guy who wants the best for his bandmates. He's talented and has laid down some killer stuff on DM and HW2SD.

So, as a 52 year old Metallica fan, I accept your grievances with the band and I hope that the power of Metallica’s music brings you back someday.

Peace

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Doug's Response:

very well said bro, and much respect.