Metallica

Back in September 2016, when Metallica graced the stage at the Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park, they were riding high on the excitement of their newly released album, *Hardwired... to Self-Destruct*, which had just come out in November 2016. This was a significant comeback for the band, marking their first studio album since 2008’s *Death Magnetic*—and let’s be honest, fans had been eagerly awaiting new music! The performance of “Nothing Else Matters” during this festival captured not just the essence of the song, but also the band's commitment to social causes, reflecting the festival’s mission to end extreme poverty. Plus, the atmosphere at Central Park that day was electric—could you imagine 60,000 people swaying to the iconic strains of that ballad? It was a moment where Metallica blended raw rock energy with heartfelt social consciousness, showcasing their evolution beyond heavy metal icons to cultural influencers.

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