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Review 1 for The Big 4
Once in a Lifetime Event
Empire Polo Club @
- Indio @
, CA @
- Sat, Apr 23, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The whole day was a blast! @
Posted 04/25/2011
by KMGLou
Location:Montebello CA
Featured Review
I had been waiting for this since the Show was announced early this year. Four of the Biggest, Hardest, and Best of Thrash/Heavy Metal band on the Planet, on one stage.
European Audiences enjoy these types of shows on a regular basis, now it was time for North America to celebrate the gathering of these four Titans of Heavy Music.
With the anticipation of this event, I was hoping that I would not be left wanting, No worries! from the opening chords of Anthrax's "Among the Living" to the final ring of Metallica's "Seek an Destroy", Seven hours of an aural assualt left the exhausted masses in the Coachella Valley pleased with the History that they had just witnessed.
Despite the estimated crowd of 50,000 people, there were no issues of overcrowwding, lack of facilities, or incidents of severe violence. Fans were there to see four legendary bands play full sets of their greatest songs.
Anthrax led off the afternoon with an hourlong set of mostly classics. Despite the early set time, the band pleased the crowd with songs from the Classic era, with lead singer, Joey Belladonna in fine voice. The band's geniune pride of being a part of this once in a lifetime gathering, showed throughout their set, feeding off the energy of the (mostly civil) Mosh pits. The band introduced a new song, "Fight 'em ('Til You Can't Fight Anymore)" that is going to be on their upcoming release with the reunited line up. Even though they have played songs from the John Bush era in other shows, they chose to stick with a sset list from the pre 90's era, which was fine by me. that period stands on it's own, and the band solidified it's legacy with this line up with this performance.
Megadeth was next up, and they had fun during their hourlong set. Dave Mustaine and the band also stuck to the favorites, pleasing the audience with a technical, yet brutal, set list that kept the audience involved in the late afternoon heat. A very appreciative Mustaine thanked the fans for turning out in force, playing "Peace Sells",and other Mega classics to an energetic crowd.
Slayer began the early evening with a Punishing set of Furious, Speed drivern, Heavy, selections from their arsenal. This was where the Pits were a little more active and, a lot more fiery (seriously, fire pits popped up throughout the grounds.) This appeared to please Tom Araya, who took the performance to screaming, supersonic levels. With brief pauses to give everyone a breather, The band Pummeled the Indio audience with "South of Heaven/ Angel of Death" with a surprise appearance by Jeff Hanneman, Slayer guitarist who was not expectect to attend due to medical issues.
After a long pause to reset the stage, it was time for the Bull of the Woods, the reason this event was able to happen in this part of the world, the most successful band of the genre, The mighty Metallica.
With a mix of early Thrash calassics; "Creeping Death', "Seek and Destroy", and crowd favorites; "One", Enter Sandman", James Hetfield led the San Francisco (via Downey CA) Bashers on a solid perfomance. The crowd was probably tired with all the energy used up during the day, but it found a new life when Metallica led them through their set. Hetfield was surely pleased with the crowds perticipation, and a mutual appreciation was felt from everyone in attendance. Kirk Hammet was solid with his lead guitar playing, and Robert Trujillo was more than capable handling the Bass for Metallica gems "Orion" and "For Whom the Bell Tolls". To say the band has mellowed, would be a complete fallacy. They were just as hungry, just as heavy, and just as relevant, as they hace ever been. This is the band that has carried the torch for Hard/Heavy music, and should continue to do so for years to come.
European Audiences enjoy these types of shows on a regular basis, now it was time for North America to celebrate the gathering of these four Titans of Heavy Music.
With the anticipation of this event, I was hoping that I would not be left wanting, No worries! from the opening chords of Anthrax's "Among the Living" to the final ring of Metallica's "Seek an Destroy", Seven hours of an aural assualt left the exhausted masses in the Coachella Valley pleased with the History that they had just witnessed.
Despite the estimated crowd of 50,000 people, there were no issues of overcrowwding, lack of facilities, or incidents of severe violence. Fans were there to see four legendary bands play full sets of their greatest songs.
Anthrax led off the afternoon with an hourlong set of mostly classics. Despite the early set time, the band pleased the crowd with songs from the Classic era, with lead singer, Joey Belladonna in fine voice. The band's geniune pride of being a part of this once in a lifetime gathering, showed throughout their set, feeding off the energy of the (mostly civil) Mosh pits. The band introduced a new song, "Fight 'em ('Til You Can't Fight Anymore)" that is going to be on their upcoming release with the reunited line up. Even though they have played songs from the John Bush era in other shows, they chose to stick with a sset list from the pre 90's era, which was fine by me. that period stands on it's own, and the band solidified it's legacy with this line up with this performance.
Megadeth was next up, and they had fun during their hourlong set. Dave Mustaine and the band also stuck to the favorites, pleasing the audience with a technical, yet brutal, set list that kept the audience involved in the late afternoon heat. A very appreciative Mustaine thanked the fans for turning out in force, playing "Peace Sells",and other Mega classics to an energetic crowd.
Slayer began the early evening with a Punishing set of Furious, Speed drivern, Heavy, selections from their arsenal. This was where the Pits were a little more active and, a lot more fiery (seriously, fire pits popped up throughout the grounds.) This appeared to please Tom Araya, who took the performance to screaming, supersonic levels. With brief pauses to give everyone a breather, The band Pummeled the Indio audience with "South of Heaven/ Angel of Death" with a surprise appearance by Jeff Hanneman, Slayer guitarist who was not expectect to attend due to medical issues.
After a long pause to reset the stage, it was time for the Bull of the Woods, the reason this event was able to happen in this part of the world, the most successful band of the genre, The mighty Metallica.
With a mix of early Thrash calassics; "Creeping Death', "Seek and Destroy", and crowd favorites; "One", Enter Sandman", James Hetfield led the San Francisco (via Downey CA) Bashers on a solid perfomance. The crowd was probably tired with all the energy used up during the day, but it found a new life when Metallica led them through their set. Hetfield was surely pleased with the crowds perticipation, and a mutual appreciation was felt from everyone in attendance. Kirk Hammet was solid with his lead guitar playing, and Robert Trujillo was more than capable handling the Bass for Metallica gems "Orion" and "For Whom the Bell Tolls". To say the band has mellowed, would be a complete fallacy. They were just as hungry, just as heavy, and just as relevant, as they hace ever been. This is the band that has carried the torch for Hard/Heavy music, and should continue to do so for years to come.
Empire Polo Club @
- Indio @
, CA @
- Sat, Apr 23, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The whole day was a blast! @
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Review 2 for The Big 4
One in a lifetime
Yankee stadium @
- Bronx @
, NY @
- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: When Metallica played Orion. But the whole shoe was my fav. @
Opening act(s): Anthrax!, Megadeth!, Slayer! @
Posted 10/12/2012
by Jampz
Best show I've ever been too. Truly once in a lifetime you get to witness something so great. Never Again will the big 4 or even Metallica play at Yankee stadium
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- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: When Metallica played Orion. But the whole shoe was my fav. @
Opening act(s): Anthrax!, Megadeth!, Slayer! @
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Review 3 for The Big 4
Once in a Lifetime
Yankees Stadium @
- New York City @
Posted 05/11/2012
by Blackrrp
This has been the best Heavy Metal concert I have ever seen live. Not to mention that Metallica played Orion. I witnessed history.
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Review 4 for The Big 4
Time of my life!!
Yankee Stadium @
- New York @
, NY @
- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: Scream die during Creeping Death @
Setlist: To many! Anthrax, megadeth, and Slayer all played for a hour. Metallica played 2 hours @
Opening act(s): Anthrax-Fight em till you can't. Megadeth-Trust. Slayer-Disciple. Metallica-Creeping Death @
Posted 03/15/2012
by Boomer1993
Location:Naples NY
i saw the Big 4 with my two friends and we all had the time of our lives! Anthrax started the show and kicked major butt, Megadeth was next and they knocked it out of the park! Dave sounded great so just having having surgery the day before .Slayer was next.....ohhhh and they were amazing! So fast and brutal non-stop mayhem!! Metallica finished the show, and without a doubt they were the best! They sounded amazing and put on a great show.
I also enjoyed the people there, they were all there for the same reason i was so everyone got along.
Yankee Stadium @
- New York @
, NY @
- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: Scream die during Creeping Death @
Setlist: To many! Anthrax, megadeth, and Slayer all played for a hour. Metallica played 2 hours @
Opening act(s): Anthrax-Fight em till you can't. Megadeth-Trust. Slayer-Disciple. Metallica-Creeping Death @
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Review 5 for The Big 4
Amazing
Yankees Stadium @
- New York @
, NY @
Posted 11/30/2011
by MetalMan889
Location:Lewisberry
The whole show ruled. The whole time i was there I was screaming. I have wanted to see Metallica for ten years and missed them every time. Not only did I see Metallica I got to see Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax
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Review 6 for The Big 4
This concert was indescribable!!
Empire Polo Club @
- Indio @
, CA @
- Sat, Apr 23, 2011 @
Favorite moment: My favorite moment had to had been the fireworks show when Metallica started playing the song "One" and when everyone played "Am I Evil" @
Posted 11/15/2011
by ThirdCoast361
From the moment I got there till the time I left it was freaking amazing!! Everytime I think about it I get goosebumps till this day!!
Empire Polo Club @
- Indio @
, CA @
- Sat, Apr 23, 2011 @
Favorite moment: My favorite moment had to had been the fireworks show when Metallica started playing the song "One" and when everyone played "Am I Evil" @
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Review 7 for The Big 4
Simply the best concert!!
Yankee Stadium @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: Megadeth @
Opening act(s): Anthrax ...awesome @
Posted 11/04/2011
by JKACTL
Location:NJ
All four bands were amazing!! The best, i thought was Antrax and Megadeth!! Of course Metallica and Slayer are great. Yankees Stadium is soo huge and we had excellent seats. I love music and the metal fans are usually family, but some do get a little stupid when they get too much too drink...specially girls, come on ..its not cute if you fall on your ass because you're too drunk. Would go see them again...no doubt
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- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: Megadeth @
Opening act(s): Anthrax ...awesome @
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Review 8 for The Big 4
THE BIGGEST FOUR!!!!
Yankee Stadium @
- New York @
, NY @
- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: Dave Mustaine playing through a torn neck and back @
Posted 10/18/2011
by Anonymous
To start Anthrax was awesome. I thought they'd only play their new album since it came out that day but NO! They played all my favorites like Indians, Caught in a Mosh, Madhouse, and Got the Time. They wore pretty sick Anthrax Yankee Jerseys which I thought was awesome. Then Megadeth, my second favorite of the bands came out after rumors that they'd pass on the New York show. However, after they came out blazing with "Trust" Dave Mustaine let us know that he needed neck surgery and that with one bad move he could be paralyzed. Although his voice was not fantastic, I thought Megadeth killed it especially with "Peace Sells" and even "Holy Wars" at the end of the set. Slayer came out a next, a band I did not expect much from considering that they are probably the least musically skilled of the Big 4. However, something about Slayer really turned me on. The atmosphere was unreal even without Jeff Hanneman, who was still recovering from his skin graft. Tom Araya was on top of his game and performed the ghoulish scream at the start of "Angel of Death" without flaw. "South of Heaven" "Disciple" and "Hate Worldwide" were some other highlights of the set. I think what did it for me was the fans, clearly the most rabid and adoring. It also helped that it was dusk and the lights and ambience really took on at that time making Slayer even better. Metallica was set to close the night and as always they impressed. Playing only 3 songs post 1991 really made me happy because their best stuff was from 83-91. My favorite song of the night was "Fade to Black" with other favorites such as "Creeping Death" "Blackened" "Seek and Destroy" and "Sanitarium". After my second time seeing Metallica, this one definitely the best. Eventually it came time for the bands to jam and without Dave Mustaine this time, as well as the usually absent Tom Araya. They covered Motorhead's "Overkill" and had all 4 drummers switch after the song and replayed it with new guitar soloers. Although I loved the performance, I couldn't hear a single vocal on account of the 12 or so guitars shredding at once. However, as a whole it was the best show I've ever seen. Sound quality was excellant and the fans were the best!
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- New York @
, NY @
- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: Dave Mustaine playing through a torn neck and back @
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Review 9 for The Big 4
The miracle day.
Yankee Stadium @
- Bronx @
, NY @
- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: The Beach Balls Shower. @
Posted 10/11/2011
by LivertyWhoof
Location:JAPAN
I was really happy to see The Big 4 at Yankee Stadium.
I'd really thank you to Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica.
I'd really thank you to Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica.
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- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: The Beach Balls Shower. @
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Review 10 for The Big 4
Awesome Show!
Yankee Stadium @
- Bronx @
, NY @
- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: Mosh pit during Anthrax's Indians and throughout entire Slayer set. @
Posted 10/10/2011
by Schaef2000
Location:New Jersey
Have to admit, I wasn't really thrilled to see Metallica since I do not like much of their newer stuff. I was really going to see the other three bands, mostly Slayer. But I have to say that all four bands really kicked ass!!!
Great show, great crowd, great day overall.
Yankee Stadium @
- Bronx @
, NY @
- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: Mosh pit during Anthrax's Indians and throughout entire Slayer set. @
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Review 11 for The Big 4
METALLICA THE GREAT
Yankee Stadium @
- Bronx @
, NY @
- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: everything Metallica @
Opening act(s): Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax @
Posted 10/04/2011
by lyntie
Location:sunderland, MA
The big 4 was awesome..... best bands ever.... Metallica rules
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- Bronx @
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- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: everything Metallica @
Opening act(s): Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax @
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Review 12 for The Big 4
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Posted 10/01/2011
by Anonymous
This concert was awesome. I had a great night, most definitly unforgetable.
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- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
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Review 13 for The Big 4
Anthrax....surprisingly great!
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- Bronx @
, NY @
- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Anthrax opening @
Opening act(s): Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeath, Metallica @
Posted 09/27/2011
by Hollypopkins
Not even my type of music- but this concert was AMAZING! The atmosphere was unreal! The only band i found disappointing were Megadeath, sooo didn't get the crowd going.
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- Bronx @
, NY @
- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Anthrax opening @
Opening act(s): Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeath, Metallica @
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Review 14 for The Big 4
Awesome!!
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- Bronx @
, NY @
- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Posted 09/26/2011
by MassiveRawr
Definitely lived up to the hype! and metallica kicked ass!
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Review 15 for The Big 4
Awesome show!
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- Bronx @
, NY @
- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: METALLICA @
Posted 09/24/2011
by Joze412
Location:New Jersey
This was the best concert I have ever seen, metallica killed it. I was amazed the concert was 7 hours long, it was definitely one of the best nights of my life. METALLICA IS THE GREATEST BAND EVER.
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- 09/14/2011 @
Favorite moment: METALLICA @
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Review 16 for The Big 4
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Posted 09/24/2011
by nobull2
Location:ct.
great show from matallica the other 3 were pretty good
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Review 17 for The Big 4
Big 4 AWESOME!
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- Bronx @
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- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: every second of it @
Posted 09/24/2011
by dpq630
Location:bergen county NJ
The Big 4 show at Yankee Stadium was, without a doubt, the best show I have ever been to. Each and every band was excellent and it was an honor to have been there!
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- Bronx @
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- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: every second of it @
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Review 18 for The Big 4
BIG 4
Yankee Stadium @
- Bronx @
, NY @
- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Metallica!!!!!! @
Posted 09/24/2011
by DaveOlthof
Concert was absolutely amazing!!! Best one I've ever been to!!! Loved it
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- Bronx @
, NY @
- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Metallica!!!!!! @
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Review 19 for The Big 4
GREAT!!!!!!
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- Bronx @
, NY @
- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The light show in the combination that Metallica put on where outstanding!!! @
Setlist: all good, megadeath could of been better @
Posted 09/23/2011
by Jon13191
Location:Horseheads, NY
Was an outstanding concert despite the seats that i had.
Yankee Stadium @
- Bronx @
, NY @
- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The light show in the combination that Metallica put on where outstanding!!! @
Setlist: all good, megadeath could of been better @
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Review 20 for The Big 4
Metallica were awesome :0)
Yankee Stadium @
- Bronx @
, NY @
- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Lights dimming and only a spot light on the stage and metallica start singing 'nothing else matters'. Super moment. @
Opening act(s): Big 4 @
Posted 09/21/2011
by wireyj
If there was one thing to complain about i guess it would be the lack of security maybe? But as for the gig itself wow where to start. Arrived at yankee stadium to get my tickets. Was a bit awkward getting the tickets as i was told by one steward to go to gate 4 and another to go to gate 2 but got the tickets eventually and made my way inside. Wow, first time in yankee stadium and i get to see one of the best bands ever! Walk into the stadium to be shown straight to an elevator. I was prepared for alot of climbing but no not here, they had elevators in yankee to take us right to our floor. How cool is that? Right on time the music starts with anthrax. First time hearing this band and they are great. Megadeth are up next and i am thinking, how have i not heard these guys before they rock. Slayer are up next and they are good too, a little heavier than the other but quite good. Then the excitement in the stadium reaches a new peak as we realise that next on stage has to be Metallica. OMG what an awesome band. I love their music and listening to them playing live just made me like them even more. They were unbelievable. It was an unforgettable night! Rock on the big 4!
Yankee Stadium @
- Bronx @
, NY @
- Wed, Sep 14, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Lights dimming and only a spot light on the stage and metallica start singing 'nothing else matters'. Super moment. @
Opening act(s): Big 4 @
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