Live Shit: Binge & Purge (3CD + 2DVD)

Comments about ELEKTRA Metallica - Live Shit: Binge & Purge (3CD + 2DVD):

Metallica has released a lot of live stuff and other material from their Metallica (black album) days but this is good for original eighties thrash metal Metallica fans as well as black album fans because we can hear good live versions of some of the Kill/Ride/Puppets/Justice stuff as well. The Justice medley is great for example. It's a lot of commitment to have this package in addition to the original CDs amd maybe other live stuff and whatever else, but it's worth it because there's only one Metallica. Buy this if you don't have enough early Metallica or if you want more. It's better than most of their other material from the same time period.

Comments about ELEKTRA Metallica - Live Shit: Binge & Purge (3CD + 2DVD):

A mate of mine once pointed out the uncanny effect that while watching Cunning Stunts (metallica) you ended up [*]- and he was correct. This is exactly the same with Live: Sh. Binge Purge dvd's. After having just seen metallica on their World Magnetic tour i was slightly disappointed. Whilst they were good, they weren't at their peak. This DVD set shows them at their peak and i wish i was one of the lucky ones in the crowd- however i'll settle for this great set of their older catalogue.

Comments about ELEKTRA Metallica - Live Shit: Binge & Purge (3CD + 2DVD):

Although the physical package may look a little unimposing, the contents certainly make up for it. This box set contains some legendary performances by a band at what many claim is their pinnacle, between 1989 and 1993. The set contains two full concerts videos here, Seattle 1989 and San Diego 1992.

In just four years, the band exploded in popularity, and it is amusing to see the size of the sets and crowds increase dramatically. Both performances have their pros and cons; the set list of the first has more of their older material but the drums can be overpowering, and the second has moments of rock indulgence which are fun to watch, including James and Lars having a drum duel, but more songs from their eponymous hit-album.

Also included is a show from Mexico in 1993 that spans over three discs which includes some great renditions of their tunes.

You also get a stencil of Scary Guy and the booklet from the original VHS/CD release on the 2nd DVD as a digital interactive copy. This contains an insight into the touring juggernaut, great photos and some absolutely hilarious documents from promoters to the band and vice versa.

If you are a fan of Metallica and would like to relive their past excesses, this box set is recommended

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Absolutely amazing delivery speed and was packaged well. CDWOW answered all my questions relating to the product description promptly and in a friendly manner.