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Live Shit, Binge & Purge

Metallica - Live Shit, Binge & Purge (1993)

[Thrash Metal]

United States

Rating - 5 Stars

After touring for almost 2 years straight (from Augst 1991 to July 1993) with very little reprieve, two things were inevitable at that point for Metallica. 1) the band would leave the public eye for some well-deserved downtime for a little while, and 2) that a live album of the lengthy jaunt would appear on shelves at some point. When the album did appear (carefully timed for Christmas) it was bigger and better than even the most dedicated fan could have hoped for. The hefty boxed set not only contained a triple CD concert recorded in Mexico City over five nights in February / March of 1993, but also contained three VHS cassettes featuring between them a full concert from San Diego in January 1992 and (somewhat oddly) a concert shot in Seattle in August 1989 on the band's previous tour. All this was packaged in a replica (cardboard) equipment road case that also had a glossy booklet, a replica backstage pass and a 'scary guy' t-shirt stencil. The sheer quantity of music made the box a mammoth listen (and watch), but none of it would have been worth anything in the performance quality wasn't there - so luckily it was. By the time of the Mexico show the band was arguably on autopilot, but this certainly doesn't sound so on the recordings. The band is tight, and James' voice is in excellent form. He has found his comfy place as 'rock star James' at this point, moving to stadium sized crowds and learning show after show how to keep the crowd begging for more. Sure, every word he says is repeated night after night and carefully placed for maximum impact, but he says them with such conviction that it doesn't sound that way. Jason is now at peace with his place in the band, and his bass rings throughout, filling the shoes of Cliff Burton with ability and pride. There are no true highlight tracks here, as there a no songs they are new, but every song is perfectly performed. The San Diego footage reveals more once we see the band. James owning the stage, pacing back and forth like an angry redneck, swilling beer and spiting both spittle and vitriol. Kirk reminds the crowd with every solo why he was Guitar Player magazine's guitarist of the year. Jason - ever in a Metallica t-shirt - jumps around smiling from ear to ear. Lars not so much plays his drum kit, but becomes one with it through out - tongue poking from the side of his mouth. This is arguable the band at its absolute peak, even playing the songs from the self-titled Metallica album with such force and intensity that they can't be told apart from the earlier heavier songs. This was when Metalica transcended from staging concerts to staging an 'experience'. No one leaves disappointed. The odd choice was the inclusion of the Seattle '89 show, not just because it was from a previous tour, but because it has a very good crack at becoming the crown jewels of the box. The band isn't as tight, and the stage isn't as big, and the bombast of the next tour isn't there yet - but none of that matters, as this concert is sensational from start to finish. This is the Metallica that still belonged the metal community. The Metallica that hadn't yet 'sold out' to the rest of the world, and were still the best kept secret in music. They always knew this was a stepping stone (as is evidenced in the incredible professionalism of the performance), but the fans were still in denial of the band's future at this point. The box still holds up today, and many online communities rank the Mexico recordings as possibly one of the greatest live albums in metal history, and something even the band themselves has never been able to come close to matching ever again. There could not have been a more perfect close to the first decade of the band.

mindkiller8


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Meantime

Helmet - Meantime (1992)

[Alternative Rock]

United States

Rating - 4 Stars

Helmet, with a fresh major label signing made the most of their opportunity with a record that arguably holds more importance years beyond the release itself. Their 2nd release of their very early career, Meantime was released with little fan-fare and ended up being one of the most influential releases, along with the follow up Betty, to this day. Hailing from the other side of the country away from the Seattle & emerging Grunge scene, the title track opens up with a swirling of noise, followed by a simple drum beat before all hell breaks loose with a wall of guitars and a man that is very, very angry. 'Ironhead' and 'Give It' being next which is a more 'calmer' song and Hamilton not quite so angry. The next, 'Unsung', is the track of the record. Released as a single it bought them a lot of praise. Mr '6ft Hi-Hat' Stainer is the absolute star for the last minute or so of the song. Brilliant! It terms of influence, bands such as Deftones, SOAD and Korn to name a few, have all cited influences from the band. Didn't listen much to the band after Betty. They had 1 more release after a couple of band member left and went their own ways in 1997. During this time, amongst other things, Hamilton was guitarist for David Bowie when the band went on hiatus. Still enjoy going back and listening to Meantime.


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Alcest
Les Chants de L'Aurore

[Album]
21 June 2024
Post-Metal

'Les Chants de L'Aurore' (The Songs of Dawn) is the seventh studio album by Alcest.

Performer(s):

Neige Neige - Vocals / Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboard [Member]

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Black Country Communion
V

[Album]
14 June 2024
Hard Rock

'V' is the fifth studio album by Black Country Communion. The album is the band's least commercially successful in both the U.K. and the U.S., peaking at number 58 on the U.K. Albums Chart and failing to register on the U.S. Billboard 200 - the group's first album to do so.

Performer(s):

Glenn Hughes Glenn Hughes - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]

Black Sabbath
Evil Eye / Get A Grip

[Single]
2024
Heavy Metal




Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [02] Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany (May 26, 2024)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
6 June 2026
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]




Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [01] Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany (May 24, 2024)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
4 June 2024
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

Amorphis
Queen Of Time, Live At Tavastia

[Album]
2023
Death Metal





Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2023 [01] Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 27, 2023)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
7 May 2023
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2023 [02] Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 29, 2023)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
9 May 2023
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]




Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2023 [24] 2023.11.10 - Ford Field, Detroit, MI

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2023
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2023 [25] 2023.11.12 - Ford Field, Detroit, MI

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2023
Thrash Metal














Metallica
The Amsterdam Sessions (Amazon Music Presents)

[E.P.]
14 June 2023
Thrash Metal

'The Amsterdam Sessions (Amazon Music Presents)' is a live E.P. by Metallica. The tracks were performed live in the studio in the Netherlands.











Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2022 [01] Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada (February 25, 2022)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
5 March 2022
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]



Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2022 [02] Club Hipico, Santiago, Chile (April 27, 2022)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
7 May 2022
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
















Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2021 [01] The Independent, San Francisco, California (September 16, 2021)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
26 September 2026
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]








Pearl Jam
MTV Unplugged [HD Version]

[Album]
2020
Grunge Rock




Mudhoney
Digital Garbage [HD Version]

[Album]
2018
Grunge Rock

Performer(s):

Mark Arm Mark Arm - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Steve Turner Steve Turner - Guitar [Member]
Dan Peters Dan Peters - Drums [Member]

Black Sabbath
The Ten Year War

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
2017
Heavy Metal


Bob Dylan
The Bootleg Series Vol. 13, Trouble No More (1979-1981) [HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
2 November 2018
Classic Rock

Location(s):

Massey Hall Massey Hall Some tracks.

Bob Dylan
Triplicate [HD Version]

[Album]
31 March 2017
Classic Rock



Metallica
The Vault Official Bootleg [1999-06-13] Live At Ali Sami Yen Stadium, Istambul, Turkey (June 13, 1999)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
?? July 2017
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Jason Newsted Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

Metallica
The Vault Official Bootleg [2000-08-02] Live At Smirnoff Music Centre, Dallas, Texas (August 2, 2000)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
?? July 2017
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Jason Newsted Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]


Metallica
The Vault Official Bootleg [1999-04-30] Live At Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico (April 30, 1999)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
?? July 2017
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Jason Newsted Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

Metallica
The Vault Official Bootleg [1999-06-25] Live At Sittertobel, St. Gallen, Switzerland (June 25, 1999)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
?? July 2017
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Jason Newsted Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

Metallica
The Vault Official Bootleg [1999-05-02] Live At Parque Simon Bolivar, Bogota, Columbia (May 2, 1999)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
?? July 2017
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Jason Newsted Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

Metallica
The Vault Official Bootleg [2000-01-01] Live At Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio (January 1, 2000)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
?? July 2017
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Jason Newsted Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

Metallica
The Vault Official Bootleg [2000-08-03] Live At Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas (August 3, 2000)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
?? July 2017
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Jason Newsted Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]


Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam (2017 Mix) [HD Version]

[Album]
10 November 2017
Grunge Rock

'Pearl Jam (2017 Mix)' is an album by Pearl Jam. It is a remixed version of their self-titled album from 2006. The album was remixed due to the original masters being lost.



Bob Dylan
Fallen Angels [HD Version]

[Album]
2016
Classic Rock


Pearl Jam
Riot Act [HD Version]

[Album]
2016
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
No Code [HD Version]

[Album]
2016
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Binaural [HD Version]

[Album]
2016
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Yield [HD Version]

[Album]
2016
Grunge Rock



Bob Dylan
Slow Train Coming [HD Version]

[Album]
2015
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan
Shadows In The Night [HD Version]

[Album]
2015
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan
New Morning [HD Version]

[Album]
4 March 2014
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan
Planet Waves [HD Version]

[Album]
4 March 2014
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan & The Band
Before The Flood [HD Version]

[Album; Live]
4 March 2014
Classic Rock



Bob Dylan
Time Out Of Mind [HD Version]

[Album]
4 March 2014
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan
Christmas In The Heart [HD Version]

[Album]
4 March 2014
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan
Oh Mercy [HD Version]

[Album]
4 March 2014
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan
Infidels [HD Version]

[Album]
4 March 2014
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan
Blood On The Tracks [HD Version]

[Album]
4 March 2014
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan
Desire [HD Version]

[Album]
4 March 2014
Classic Rock


Motorhead
Aftershock [HD Version]

[Album]
2013
Hard Rock

Performer(s):

Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Kilmister - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
Phil Campbell Phil Campbell - Guitar [Member]
Mikkey Dee Mikkey Dee - Drums [Member]

Pearl Jam
Ten (Redux) [HD Version]

[Album]
2013
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Ten [HD Version]

[Album]
2013
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Vitalogy [HD Version]

[Album]
2013
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Vs. [HD Version]

[Album]
2013
Grunge Rock


Black Sabbath
Greatest Hits (2009)

[Album; Compilation]
2009
Heavy Metal


Motorhead
Motorhead [HD Version]

[Album]
2008
Hard Rock


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2007 [06] 7 July 2007 LONDON, ENG LIVE EARTH

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2007
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2007 [07] 8 July 2007 LONDON, ENG

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2007
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2007 [03] 1 July 2007 WERCHTER, BEL

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2007
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2007 [04] 3 July 2007 ATHENS, GRE

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2007
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2007 [02] 29 June 2007 BILBAO, SPA

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2007
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2007 [10] 13 July 2007 AARHUS, DEN

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2007
Thrash Metal






















Black Sabbath
The Best Of (2000)

[Album; Compilation]
2000
Heavy Metal


Metallica
Master Of Puppets [1995 Remaster]

[Album; Reissue]
1995
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Ride The Lightning [1995 Remaster]

[Album; Reissue]
1995
Thrash Metal


Metallica
...And Justice For All [1995 Remaster]

[Album; Reissue]
1995
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Kill 'Em All [1995 Remaster]

[Album; Reissue]
1995
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Metallica [1995 Remaster]

[Album; Reissue]
1995
Thrash Metal



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