{"id":200241,"date":"2026-03-11T19:17:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/200241\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T19:17:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:17:07","slug":"video-shows-metallica-warming-up-before-el-paso-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/200241\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Shows Metallica Warming Up Before El Paso Concert"},"content":{"rendered":"

Metallica has been making headlines lately thanks to their massive run of sold-out shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The band\u2019s high-tech residency has been drawing fans from all over the world, and tickets have been some of the hottest and hardest to get!<\/p>\n

But for Metallica fans here in the Sun City, a throwback video is giving us a fun reminder of the last time the metal legends rocked El Paso.<\/p>\n

When Metallica Rocked El Paso<\/p>\n

On February 28, 2019, Metallica played a completely sold-out show at the Don Haskins Center, marking their first performance in El Paso in 27 years. The last time the band had played here before that was January 21, 1992, so it\u2019s safe to say the crowd had been waiting a while!<\/p>\n

READ MORE: One Lucky El Paso Fan is Featured in Metallica Video<\/a><\/p>\n

The band definitely delivered. The night was packed with massive riffs, classic songs, and a crowd that was more than ready to welcome Metallica back to the Sun City. I was lucky enough to be there myself, and it was my first time seeing the band live, so I knew it was one of those shows I couldn\u2019t miss out on!<\/p>\n

Now, a behind-the-scenes rehearsal video from that stop is giving fans a rare look at what the band was doing before they even hit the stage.<\/p>\n

Metallica Fans Get a Backstage Look Before the El Paso Show<\/p>\n

In the clip, the band appears to be rehearsing somewhere backstage inside the Don Haskins Center, and if you look closely you can even spot UTEP graphics on the walls.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Relive the Night Metallica Rocked El Paso with ‘Unforgiven’ Video<\/a><\/p>\n

The video starts with Lars Ulrich suggesting they warm up with \u201cHere Comes Revenge.\u201d But Kirk Hammett quickly admits he doesn\u2019t have his notes with him, leading to a slightly rough run-through of the song. Lars gives Kirk a playful side-eye and calls him out, prompting Kirk to promise he\u2019ll be \u201ccommitted to playing it for the next show.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is such a great clip of the guys just being themselves!<\/p>\n

For Metallica fans, it\u2019s a cool little reminder that even one of the biggest bands in the world still has those real, behind-the-scenes moments before showtime.<\/p>\n

And for those of us who were there that night at the Don Haskins Center, it\u2019s a pretty great throwback to one unforgettable night in the Sun City. And if you can’t catch them at the Sphere, relive this awesome moment from the El Paso show- where Lars eventually got it together for the show!<\/p>\n

Metallica: A Photo Timeline of Their Remarkable Career<\/p>\n

A photo timeline of Metallica’s career.<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner<\/p>\n

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