Metallica Live Radio Show – Tonight’s Feature: San Francisco, CA – October 18, 1982

At MetalMania Live Radio, one principle defines everything we do: every song played is the live version. No studio tweaks, no overdubs — only the raw, unfiltered energy of live heavy metal and hard rock. That’s why fans from around the world tune in. Nothing captures the intensity, power, and adrenaline of this music like a live performance, and that’s exactly what we deliver 24/7.

Tonight, the spotlight shines on one of the earliest, most electrifying performances in Metallica’s legendary career: Metallica Live in San Francisco, CA – October 18, 1982. This show captures the band in their formative years, delivering raw thrash metal with an energy and aggression that would come to define their career.

San Francisco 1982 – Thrash Metal in Its Infancy

The San Francisco show represents Metallica at the beginning of their journey, yet already proving why they would become one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Each performance is fueled by the youthful intensity of James Hetfield’s searing vocals, Lars Ulrich’s pounding drums, and the blistering guitar work that was soon to reshape thrash metal.

The audience was captivated from the first note, reacting to every riff and drum fill with the enthusiasm and energy that only a dedicated live metal crowd can provide. This wasn’t just a concert — it was a declaration. Metallica was announcing that live heavy metal and hard rock would never be the same again.

Setlist – Metallica Raw and Unfiltered

The October 18, 1982 setlist showcases the band’s early thrash roots:

1. Hit the Lights

2. The Mechanix

3. Motorbreath

4. Jump in the Fire

5. Phantom Lord

6. Metal Militia

7. Seek & Destroy

Every track demonstrates the raw intensity that would make Metallica icons of the genre. From the blistering speed of Hit the Lights to the crowd-surfing energy of Seek & Destroy, this show captures the essence of live metal in its purest form.

MetalMania Live Radio – Live Music, Always

At MetalMania Live Radio, studio recordings don’t make the cut. Every track we play is a live performance, capturing the raw power, connection with fans, and unstoppable force of metal and hard rock. From Metallica in San Francisco 1982 to legendary performances by Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Pantera, and countless others, our station delivers music exactly as it was meant to be heard — live, loud, and unforgettable.

Tonight’s Metallica Live Radio Show featuring San Francisco, CA – October 18, 1982 is a chance to experience the raw ferocity and energy of Metallica in their early days, a performance that helped shape the future of metal. Crank up the volume, feel the intensity, and let MetalMania Live Radio bring the stage directly to you.

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