Metallica Live Radio Show – Tonight’s Feature: Monsters of Rock, Germany 1987

At MetalMania Live Radio, there’s one rule we never break: every song played is a live version. That’s right — every riff, every drum hit, every soaring vocal you hear is pulled straight from the stage, from concerts that capture the raw energy and ferocity of heavy metal and hard rock at their very best. No studio polish, no artificial perfection — just the adrenaline, intensity, and electricity of live performance. This is why listeners from around the globe tune in: because live music is metal at its purest, and MetalMania Live Radio delivers it non-stop.

Tonight, we bring the spotlight to one of the most historic performances in Metallica’s storied career. The Metallica Live Radio Show features a special handpicked live recording from the legendary Monsters of Rock Festival in Germany, 1987. This show captures Metallica in their prime, during the height of the Master of Puppets era, delivering a performance that would go down in heavy metal history.

Monsters of Rock 1987 – A Defining Moment

August 1987: the stage is set, the festival crowd is massive, and Metallica steps out as one of the most ferocious live acts in the world. The Monsters of Rock festival in Germany was the perfect arena for the band to showcase their relentless energy, their crushing riffs, and the thunderous power of Lars Ulrich’s drumming. Every song hits with precision and passion, making this set an unmissable snapshot of Metallica’s live dominance.

This performance is more than just a concert — it’s a masterclass in live metal. From the early thrash onslaughts to the dramatic intensity of their later compositions, the German audience was treated to a full demonstration of why Metallica became the standard-bearers of heavy metal worldwide.

Setlist – Metallica at Their Peak

The Monsters of Rock 1987 setlist is a blueprint of thrash metal mastery:

• The Ecstasy of Gold (Intro)

• Battery

• Master of Puppets

• Welcome Home (Sanitarium)

• For Whom the Bell Tolls

• Ride the Lightning

• Fade to Black

• Creeping Death

• Seek & Destroy

Every track showcases the raw, unfiltered live energy that Metallica fans crave. James Hetfield’s vocals roar over the crowd, Kirk Hammett’s solos scorch the stage, Jason Newsted’s bass powers the low end, and Lars Ulrich drives the intensity with unstoppable precision. This is what makes Metallica live incomparable, and why MetalMania Live Radio is the perfect home for fans who demand the real thing.

Why MetalMania Live Radio Only Plays Live

At MetalMania Live Radio, studio versions are not allowed. Every song on our airwaves is a live performance — because that’s where metal and hard rock belong. The sweat, the noise, the interaction with fans, and the unpolished perfection of the stage are what make these recordings legendary. From Metallica in Germany ‘87 to Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Pantera, and beyond, we preserve the true spirit of metal — always live, always raw, and always unforgettable.

Tonight’s Metallica Live Radio Show featuring Monsters of Rock Germany 1987 is the ultimate reminder of why Metallica’s live performances are timeless. Experience the power, the precision, and the passion of one of metal’s greatest shows, and let MetalMania Live Radio bring the stage into your home, your car, or wherever you are listening.

MetalMania Live Radio — Every Song Played is the Live Version. Always.