If you’re craving pure, unfiltered metal and hard rock, there’s only one place to be on Friday nights: MetalMania Live. Unlike other radio stations, MetalMania Live plays only live recordings. Every song is the live version, capturing the raw energy, the crowd roar, and the unpolished intensity that studio recordings just can’t replicate. From legendary performances to rare concert gems, this is the station where live music reigns supreme.
Tonight’s Spotlight: Metallica Live in Seattle, August 29, 1989
This Friday, MetalMania Live turns the spotlight on Metallica — Live in Seattle, recorded at the iconic Seattle Center Coliseum during the band’s Damaged Justice Tour on August 29, 1989. Captured at the height of the …And Justice for All era, this performance is widely regarded as one of Metallica’s most ferocious and definitive live shows.
From the first note of The Ecstasy of Gold to the closing blast of Breadfan, listeners are taken on a journey through Metallica at their uncompromising peak. The precision and intensity of James Hetfield’s vocals, Kirk Hammett’s searing guitar work, Jason Newsted’s thunderous bass lines, and Lars Ulrich’s relentless drumming make this show a cornerstone in the history of heavy metal.
This set, later featured on the Live Shit: Binge & Purge release in 1993, demonstrates why Metallica were—and remain—one of the most powerful live metal acts in the world. Every song, from Master of Puppets to Seek & Destroy, pulses with energy, reminding listeners why the Damaged Justice Tour is legendary.
Why MetalMania Live Stands Apart
MetalMania Live is the only station dedicated exclusively to live metal and hard rock. Here, studio polish is replaced with authenticity. Every guitar solo, drum fill, and crowd chant is captured exactly as it happened on stage, giving fans the full concert experience without leaving home.
Tonight’s Metallica broadcast is more than a nostalgia trip—it’s a masterclass in live performance, showcasing the ferocity and precision that have defined the band for decades. Fans will hear not just the hits, but the raw moments in between: improvised riffs, audience interaction, and the energy that only comes from being on tour.
What to Expect
The Seattle 1989 setlist includes iconic tracks like:
- The Ecstasy of Gold (Intro)
- Blackened
- For Whom the Bell Tolls
- Master of Puppets
- Fade to Black
- Seek & Destroy
- …And Justice for All
- Creeping Death
- Battery
- Last Caress
- Am I Evil?
- Whiplash
- Breadfan
Each song is presented exactly as it was performed live, letting fans experience Metallica in their prime, the way only MetalMania Live can deliver.
Tune In
MetalMania Live streams every Friday night at 9 PM EST, bringing the most powerful live metal and hard rock performances straight to your speakers. Tonight, experience Metallica Live in Seattle, August 29, 1989, and immerse yourself in a concert that has been celebrated by fans and critics alike for its intensity and historical significance.
For metal fans who crave uncompromised live energy, there’s no better place than MetalMania Live. Every riff, every scream, every beat—live, loud, and unrelenting.
Don’t miss tonight’s show. Turn it up, feel the adrenaline, and experience Metallica at their unstoppable best.