Metallica: Resilient and Recession Proof - Allstate Arena, Chicago

Metallica: Resilient and Recession Proof
Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL, USA - January 27, 2009
by Anthony Kuzminski, photos by Rob Grabowski

There is a poetic and authentic beauty to multi-night stands. Whether there are two or three shows in one city, each one often proves to be significantly better. Why? I chalk it up to nerves, the lack of press at latter shows and an overall confidence of what an honor it is to sell out multiple nights in the same city. This is where ego thrives, chances are taken and really phenomenal shows occur. It's almost as if you're hosting a party for acquaintances on the first show and then its family the second where you are allowed to be yourself. Metallica is no different. Right from the opening moments of "That Was Just Your Life" at their second of two sold-out shows at the Allstate Arena (just outside Chicago) the crowd was more spastic, the band more fluid and ultimately the show combined with these two factors was more exhilarating than the previous night's.

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