Metallica

In the summer of 1993, Metallica was riding high on the success of their self-titled album, often called "The Black Album," which had dropped just a year earlier. The album had catapulted them into a new stratosphere of fame, featuring massive hits like "Enter Sandman" and "The Unforgiven." By the time they performed "Wherever I May Roam" live in Basel, Switzerland, on June 20, 1993, the band's evolution from thrash metal pioneers to mainstream rock titans was in full swing. This performance was part of their expansive "Nowhere Else to Roam" tour, showcasing their heavy yet melodic sound that began to bond with a more diverse audience. Interestingly, this concert marked a time when Metallica was beginning to experiment with their sound while still holding onto the raw energy that defined their earlier work—an exciting juxtaposition captured brilliantly in their electrifying live shows.

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