Metallica to Hold Drive-In Show


 

The pandemic has made life miserable for many. One of the many things we cannot enjoy to the fullest these days, thanks to social distancing, are live concerts. However, while we can't scream in a full stadium, there is another "screamer" becoming popular - our very own car's horn!

The New Thing

While drive-in movies have declined in popularity thanks to the advent of color TV,  drive-in concerts have started becoming an accepted method of entertainment. I have already blogged about the phenomenon, and to save you from reading, the benefits are the fact that it is outdoors - hence harder to spread the Coronavirus, it enables social distancing, and you watch from the comfort of your own car!

They were long overdue

The thing to know, folks, is that Metallica had not played a show in over a year (before the pandemic took shape), their last show being in San Francisco with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, for their S&M live album (which, by the way, is due towards the end of the month). Founder and drummer Lars Ulrich posted on their Instagram, and I quote, "As many of you know, we have not played together for quite some time, actually since the S&M2 concerts last September. But that's all changing now."

Following other artists

Metallica is not the only artist to hold a drive through concert. In fact, both Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton have done the same this summer. I had the opportunity to read a fan-written review of the Blake Shelton show, and while the fan expresed disappointment that the show didn't last quite as long (maybe even a pro of it's own), the fans were socially distant and the price was reasonable - $100 per car. Usually it's $100+ per PERSON.

I'll be sure to blog about Metallica's show, which will be presented in over 300 drive-in theaters in the US and Canada. 

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