Metallica

In August 1989, Metallica was riding high on the waves of their monumental album, *...And Justice for All*, which had been released just the previous year. This live performance of "The Thing That Should Not Be" at the Seattle Center Coliseum captures the band during a pivotal point in their career—one that marked their transition from underground thrash metal icons to mainstream rock legends. At this time, they were renowned not just for their intricate musical compositions, but for their fierce energy on stage. An interesting nugget about this era is that *...And Justice for All* was Metallica's first album to feature their iconic lineup with Jason Newsted, who had joined the band shortly after the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton. This live recording, part of the *Live Shit: Binge & Purge* video release, exemplifies their raw, unbridled power that totally captivated fans, fueling their legendary status in the rock world.

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