850 fans, one tiny warehouse, and Metallica detonating their new album in your face.
"Hardwired... to Self-Destruct" release live session for 850 fans at House of Vans, London, England and streamed online via Youtube on November 18th, 2016. Kirk Hammett's Birthday. Setlist: Breadfan (Budgie cover) / The Four Horsemen / Battery / Sad but True (Kirk's solo ended by 'Prowler' riff) / Fade to Black / Atlas, Rise! / Harvester of Sorrow / Moth Into Flame (Rob's solo) / One / Master of Puppets / For Whom the Bell Tolls / Enter Sandman / Whiskey in the Jar (cover) / Hardwired / Seek & Destroy
Practical Effects
Tiny warehouse stage, no barrier — pure punk venue chaos.
Sound
Fresh 'Hardwired' tracks hit harder in this raw mix.
Acting
Kirk's birthday boy energy — he's grinning through 'Sad but True'.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was House of Vans London's first livestreamed concert, chosen specifically for its raw, underground aesthetic matching Metallica's early days.
Kirk's 'Prowler' tease during his solo referenced Iron Maiden — a rare nod to their British hosts and Kirk's own NWOBHM roots.
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