Metallica, setting the pace for thrash and heavy metal since ’81, know how to deliver a show that gives you chills. Their gig on March 1, 2013, at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne was all about gripping the crowd tight. James Hetfield sang with such raw passion, his voice flipping from ferocious to melodic, like it was tearing through walls. Kirk Hammett’s guitars and Robert Trujillo’s bass built a sound like a steel storm, with Lars Ulrich’s drums piling on the power. The arena’s acoustics made every riff feel real, and the lights, shifting from red to white, played up the mood swings. The crowd was like one big unit, screaming and rocking, totally lost in the metal vibe.