METALLICA Plays 'Orion' In Auckland; Video Available!
October 14, 2010, 14 years ago
According to 3news.co.nz, METALLICA fans received a rare treat from the band in Auckland last night – they played the instrumental track ‘Orion’ in full.
The track is featured on the classic 1986 album Master of Puppets and was primarily composed by deceased bass player Cliff Burton. It is the closing music used in Cliff ‘Em All, a tribute video the band released in honour of Burton after his death.
The eight and a half minute track has not been played live since 2007, and prior to 2006 had not ever been played live from start to finish.
“We were certainly treated to something special in having ‘Orion’ performed in its entirety - a fantastic tribute to Cliff and the Auckland crowds,” says The Rock FM's Riccardo Ball, who has been a fan of the band since Master of Puppets was released.
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Check out fan-filmed video below:
