"I can't think of a better place to have the last Big 4 show in Europe for 2011 than right here at the very first Sonisphere in France" said Lars at the end of the night. Over 40,000 fans packed the grounds here. Full setlist is up, and pics to come!

Brian Tatler from Diamond Head & Anthrax have joined Metallica on stage for a cover of Helpless.  

Bellz is currently rockin' the crowd here in Amneville. Before that, we had Nightmare, Sad, the mighty Ktulu, and One. Blackened is next.

Metallica hit the stage at about 11:15pm in front of a sea of French fans here at Sonisphere France. The set kicked off with Lites, Puppets and Straw followed by Seek, Sanitarium and Ride. Memory is up...

Slayer and Megadeth have switched times, so that Slayer can get to Holland tomorrow for a show. Slayer is on right now, with Megadeth hitting the stage at 8:50.

We have two stages today here in Amneville. The Big 4 plus Diamond Head are on the main stage, with Mass Hysteria, Loudblast, Volbeat, Papa Roach, and Tarja on stage B. Diamond Head are about to finish their set, and Loudblast is next. Metallica will hit the stage around 11pm tonight!

What an amazing end to an amazing day! The 65,000 fans here witnessed something special in the Big 4 band with Brian Tatler. Metallica's set then ended with Battery and Creep. Full setlist is up, pics to come!

Not only are there members from all four bands on stage for the Am I Evil? jam, but they've been joined by the man behind the riff... Brian Tatler of Diamond Head!

Since we last checked in, the band has played Sad, the mighty Ktulu, One, and Bellz. Blackened is up right now with Fade and Sandman to follow.

After Straw, we had Seek, Sanitarium, and Ride.  Memory is being played now and Nightmare is up next.