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Witness the raw power of heavy metal royalty with Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls, recorded live during the legendary "Shit Hits the Sheds" tour at Winston Farm in Saugerties, NY, on August 13, 1994. This Official archival footage captures the band dominating the stage during the festival's famously rain-drenched second night, which earned the event the nickname "Mudstock".
Leading with the iconic, distorted bass intro originally pioneered by the late Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted provides the melodic "ringing" that anchors this Ride the Lightning classic. From James Hetfield’s commanding vocal presence to the technical precision of the band’s mid-nineties prowess, this performance remains a definitive moment in the history of live heavy metal.
The Lineup:
🎤🎸 James Hetfield – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
🎸 Kirk Hammett – Lead Guitar
🎸 Jason Newsted – Bass, Backing Vocals
🥁 Lars Ulrich – Drums
📅 July 24, 1999
⚡ 5 Facts About the Show
The "Mudstock" Atmosphere: Metallica performed on Saturday night amidst torrential rains that turned the festival site into a giant mud pit; the band famously fed off the chaotic energy of the mud-covered crowd.
Standard Tuning Era: The 1994 Woodstock set was part of the final concert circuit where the band performed in standard tuning before switching to E-flat on subsequent tours to accommodate James Hetfield's evolving vocal range.
Ernest Hemingway Inspiration: Lyrically, the song is directly inspired by Hemingway’s 1940 novel of the same name, specifically a scene detailing the Spanish Civil War where soldiers are trapped on a hill.
Bass-as-Guitar Intro: The high-pitched ringing sound heard in the intro is actually a bass guitar played with heavy distortion and a wah-wah pedal, a signature technique that has become a staple of Metallica’s live sound.
Setlist Staple: "For Whom The Bell Tolls" is one of the most frequently performed songs in Metallica's career, having been played over 1,600 times since its live debut in 1984.
#Metallica #Woodstock99 #HeavyMetal #LiveConcert #ClassicRock
Witness the raw power of heavy metal royalty with Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls, recorded live during the legendary "Shit Hits the Sheds" tour at Winston Farm in Saugerties, NY, on August 13, 1994. This Official archival footage captures the band dominating the stage during the festival's famously rain-drenched second night, which earned the event the nickname "Mudstock".
Leading with the iconic, distorted bass intro originally pioneered by the late Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted provides the melodic "ringing" that anchors this Ride the Lightning classic. From James Hetfield’s commanding vocal presence to the technical precision of the band’s mid-nineties prowess, this performance remains a definitive moment in the history of live heavy metal.
The Lineup:
🎤🎸 James Hetfield – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
🎸 Kirk Hammett – Lead Guitar
🎸 Jason Newsted – Bass, Backing Vocals
🥁 Lars Ulrich – Drums
📅 July 24, 1999
⚡ 5 Facts About the Show
The "Mudstock" Atmosphere: Metallica performed on Saturday night amidst torrential rains that turned the festival site into a giant mud pit; the band famously fed off the chaotic energy of the mud-covered crowd.
Standard Tuning Era: The 1994 Woodstock set was part of the final concert circuit where the band performed in standard tuning before switching to E-flat on subsequent tours to accommodate James Hetfield's evolving vocal range.
Ernest Hemingway Inspiration: Lyrically, the song is directly inspired by Hemingway’s 1940 novel of the same name, specifically a scene detailing the Spanish Civil War where soldiers are trapped on a hill.
Bass-as-Guitar Intro: The high-pitched ringing sound heard in the intro is actually a bass guitar played with heavy distortion and a wah-wah pedal, a signature technique that has become a staple of Metallica’s live sound.
Setlist Staple: "For Whom The Bell Tolls" is one of the most frequently performed songs in Metallica's career, having been played over 1,600 times since its live debut in 1984.
#Metallica #Woodstock99 #HeavyMetal #LiveConcert #ClassicRock
