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Metallica - Live in Argentina (1993 – 2017) (2020)
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Metallica – Live in Argentina (1993 – 2017) (Live) (2020)
Artist: Metallica
Album: Live in Argentina (1993 – 2017)
Released: April 18, 2020
Label: Blackened Recordings
Genre: Thrash metal, heavy metal (live compilation)
Length: Approx. 1 h 56 min
Format: Digital/streaming release
Overview
Live in Argentina (1993 – 2017) is a live compilation album by Metallica featuring 18 performances recorded during their past visits to Argentina over nearly a quarter‑century. Rather than a single concert, it combines live tracks recorded in Buenos Aires and Córdoba from 1993, 1999, 2010, 2014, and 2017 to celebrate the band’s long history performing in the country.
The release was made available digitally—especially in Argentina—after the band’s WorldWired Tour dates were postponed, serving as a way to revisit classic live moments and honour local fans.
Tracklist
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Hardwired – Live in Buenos Aires (March 31, 2017)
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No Remorse – Live in Córdoba (January 24, 2010)
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Holier Than Thou – Live in Córdoba (January 24, 2010)
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Of Wolf and Man – Live in Buenos Aires (May 14, 1999)
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Fade to Black – Live in Buenos Aires (March 30, 2014)
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Now That We’re Dead – Live in Buenos Aires (March 31, 2017)
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Fuel – Live in Buenos Aires (March 29, 2014)
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The Unforgiven – Live in Buenos Aires (May 8, 1993)
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…And Justice for All – Live in Buenos Aires (March 29, 2014)
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Sad But True – Live in Buenos Aires (March 29, 2014)
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Cyanide – Live in Buenos Aires (January 21, 2010)
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All Nightmare Long – Live in Buenos Aires (January 21, 2010)
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One – Live in Buenos Aires (January 22, 2010)
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Master of Puppets – Live in Córdoba (January 24, 2010)
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Damage, Inc. – Live in Córdoba (January 24, 2010)
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Creeping Death – Live in Buenos Aires (March 30, 2014)
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Nothing Else Matters – Live in Buenos Aires (March 31, 2017)
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Enter Sandman – Live in Buenos Aires (March 31, 2017)
Album Credits
Performers
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James Hetfield – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
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Kirk Hammett – lead guitar, backing vocals
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Lars Ulrich – drums
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Robert Trujillo – bass, backing vocals
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Jason Newsted – bass on some older tracks (1993, 1999)
Production
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Compiled & Released by: Metallica / Blackened Recordings
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Live Recording: Various sound crews from tour recordings
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Format: Digital/streaming (regionally released for Argentine fans)
Commercial/Context Notes
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The compilation was shared largely as a digital playlist or streaming release in Argentina after planned 2020 concerts there were postponed due to the COVID‑19 pandemic and James Hetfield’s rehabilitation period.
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It’s a fan‑oriented release that showcases classic and modern Metallica material throughout their career, united by the location rather than one single performance or tour.
Musical Highlights
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“Hardwired” and “Now That We’re Dead” represent newer material from Hardwired… to Self‑Destruct (2016).
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Classics like “One,” “Master of Puppets,” “Fade to Black,” and “Sad But True” span different eras of the band’s history.
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Rare live inclusion of “No Remorse,” “Holier Than Thou,” and “Damage, Inc.” highlights thrash roots performed in Córdoba.
Fan & Cultural Impact
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Celebrates Metallica’s deep connection with Argentinian crowds, who are known for passionate live engagement.
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These tracks broadly sample performances from multiple tours and tours like World Magnetic Tour and earlier Argentina visits, giving a historical “best‑of live” feel.
Album Rating
8.5/10
As a unique live compilation rather than a traditional concert DVD/CD, Live in Argentina (1993 – 2017) offers fans a rich retrospective of Metallica’s impact in South America, featuring powerful live renditions of fan‑favorite tracks across decades.