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Metallica Performs For Whom the Bell Tolls at Orion Music and More Festival

Venue: Bader Field Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Date: June 23, 2012

Metallica was riding high on their legacy when they performed "For Whom the Bell Tolls" live at the Orion Music and More festival on June 23, 2012. By that time, the band had already released their iconic albums, and notably, they were celebrating the 30th anniversary of *Ride the Lightning*, which originally dropped in 1984. This festival was particularly special for fans, as it marked the first time Metallica played *Ride the Lightning* in its entirety, showcasing their evolution from thrash pioneers to rock legends. Imagine the energy in Bader Field—metalheads united for a night of nostalgia and pure adrenaline! The performance also highlighted the band's unwavering ability to connect with their audience, blending the raw power of their earlier work with a deeper emotional resonance that years of touring and experience could bring. It's moments like these that remind us how far they've come and how deeply they’ve etched their mark on music history.

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