Pulled from a dusty VHS tape in the band's own vault, this concert captures Metallica in Salt Lake City on January 2, 1997, at the Delta Center. This performance was part of the extensive 'Poor Touring Me' tour, which supported their sixth studio album, *Load*. The raw, analog quality of the footage transports viewers back to a distinct era for the band, marked by a shift in their sound and image that embraced hard rock, blues rock, and alternative influences.
The setlist from that night demonstrates the band's transitional phase, blending new tracks with their established thrash metal anthems. The show kicked off with a cover of Anti-Nowhere League's "So What" before launching into classics like "Creeping Death" and "Sad But True." Newer songs from *Load*, such as "Ain't My Bitch," "King Nothing," and "Until It Sleeps," were showcased alongside staples like "One" and "Master Of Puppets." The tour was also known for its elaborate stage theatrics, which often concluded with a mock disaster sequence of falling lighting rigs and pyrotechnics during "Enter Sandman." This recording offers a candid look at a pivotal moment in Metallica's history, with Jason Newsted on bass, as they brought their evolving sound to a new generation of fans across the globe.