Metallica Live Radio Show – Tonight’s Feature: San Francisco, CA – March 15, 1985

At MetalMania Live Radio, one principle drives every beat and every riff we play: every song played is the live version. No studio tweaks, no overdubs — just the raw, unfiltered energy of live heavy metal and hard rock. That’s why fans across the globe tune in — nothing captures the aggression, power, and 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 iconic performances from the mid-1980s: Metallica Live in San Francisco, California – March 15, 1985. Captured during the Ride the Lightning tour, this concert is a snapshot of the band on the rise, refining their sound and unleashing their ferocious live energy on an eager audience.

San Francisco 1985 – Thrash Metal in Its Element

The San Francisco show is a perfect example of Metallica’s raw power on stage. The band’s chemistry is undeniable — James Hetfield’s commanding vocals and precision rhythm guitar, Lars Ulrich’s thunderous drumming, Kirk Hammett’s blazing solos, and Cliff Burton’s legendary basslines all come together to create a sound that is both aggressive and technically masterful.

The crowd responded with unrelenting energy, screaming along to every riff, every drum fill, and every iconic solo. This was more than a concert — it was a live metal masterclass, a night that showcased why Metallica would go on to redefine the genre. Every second of this performance pulses with the intensity that only a live Metallica show can deliver.

Setlist – Metallica at the Peak of Early Thrash

The March 15, 1985 setlist demonstrates the band’s dominance in live performance:

1. Fight Fire with Fire

2. Ride the Lightning

3. For Whom the Bell Tolls

4. Fade to Black

5. Trapped Under Ice

6. Creeping Death

7. The Call of Ktulu

8. Seek & Destroy

From the explosive opening of Fight Fire with Fire to the crowd-roaring finale of Seek & Destroy, every track captures the essence of live metal at its purest. Highlights include the epic tension of Fade to Black, the relentless assault of Ride the Lightning, and the raw intensity of Creeping Death.

MetalMania Live Radio – Live Music, Always

At MetalMania Live Radio, studio versions don’t make the cut. Every song is a live performance, capturing the raw energy, audience interaction, and power that only live metal and hard rock can deliver. From Metallica in San Francisco 1985 to iconic performances by Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Pantera, and countless others, our station delivers music exactly as it was meant to be experienced — live, loud, and unforgettable.

Tonight’s Metallica Live Radio Show featuring San Francisco, CA – March 15, 1985 gives listeners the chance to experience the ferocity, skill, and raw energy of Metallica at a defining point in their early career. Turn it up, feel the roar of the crowd, and let MetalMania Live Radio bring the stage directly to you.

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