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Metallica Unleashes Video from First-Ever Performance in Saudi Arabia

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Metallica is still making history.

The legendary band returned to the Middle East this month for its first-ever performance in Saudi Arabia, headlining the opening night of the 3-day Soundstorm festival in Riyadh.

Now, official video from the December 14, 2023 event has been unleashed with full performances of “Master of Puppets” and “The Unforgiven” viewable below. Crank up the volume and press play!

Master of Puppets

The Unforgiven

This year’s Soundstorm festival featured performances by Black Eyed Peas, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Calvin Harris, and many others.

According to the organizers, last year’s festival attracted more than 600,000 attendees following a record 700,000 in attendance in 2021.

Metallica continues to travel the world in support of its latest album, 72 Seasons.

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