Metallica Live Radio Show – Tonight’s Feature: Cuyahoga Falls, OH – July 8, 1998

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

Tonight, we spotlight one of Metallica’s most electrifying performances from the late 1990s: Metallica Live in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – July 8, 1998. Recorded during the Garage Inc. tour, this show captures the band at a point of immense creativity, blending their classic thrash metal roots with bold experimentation and relentless stage energy.

Cuyahoga Falls 1998 – Raw Power and Precision

The Cuyahoga Falls performance is a prime example of why Metallica remains one of the most formidable live acts in the world. From the first crushing riff, the band dominates the stage with precision, passion, and raw intensity. James Hetfield’s commanding vocals and rhythm guitar, Lars Ulrich’s thunderous drumming, Kirk Hammett’s blazing solos, and Robert Trujillo’s powerful bass combine to deliver a performance that fans still talk about decades later.

The crowd responded with overwhelming energy, feeding the band’s intensity and creating an electric atmosphere. Every song felt larger than life, proving once again that live metal and hard rock are at their peak when experienced in their natural habitat — on stage, in front of screaming fans, and recorded for eternity.

Setlist – Metallica at Full Force

The Cuyahoga Falls 1998 setlist captures the perfect balance of classic hits and newer tracks:

1. Fuel

2. St. Anger

3. Creeping Death

4. Sad But True

5. Master of Puppets

6. Wherever I May Roam

7. One

8. Fade to Black

9. Seek & Destroy

10. Enter Sandman

Highlights include the high-octane intensity of Fuel, the crowd-engaging chaos of Seek & Destroy, and the emotional power of Fade to Black. Each track demonstrates why Metallica’s live shows are unmatched in skill, energy, and connection with their audience.

MetalMania Live Radio – Live Music, Always

At MetalMania Live Radio, studio recordings simply don’t make the cut. Every track we play is a live performance, capturing the raw energy, the crowd interaction, and the unstoppable force of metal and hard rock. From Metallica in Cuyahoga Falls 1998 to iconic sets by Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Pantera, and beyond, we deliver music exactly as it was meant to be heard — loud, live, and unforgettable.

Tonight’s Metallica Live Radio Show featuring Cuyahoga Falls, OH – July 8, 1998 gives listeners the chance to experience the intensity, skill, and raw energy of Metallica at their peak. Crank it up, feel the crowd roar, and let MetalMania Live Radio bring the stage directly to you.

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