Riff Magazine: BottleRock 2022 Day 1: Metallica, Greta Van Fleet, 6 other sets we loved on Friday

<p>Taking an informal poll of the 40,000-some attending the opening day of BottleRock Napa Valley on Friday, it was pretty clear who most were there to see. Heavy metal heroes Metallica were easily the draw of the day. There were all kinds of fans, from the diehards who catch every performance to the newbies seeing the band for the first time.</p>

<p>What began as a cloudy and blustery day quickly cleared almost on cue as the gates opened and fans rushed to get the prime territory in front of the main stage. BottleRock has been the opening of the Bay Area’s festival season for nearly a decade, and Friday felt no different. The festival was like a worn-in pair of shoes. The lineup was also heavy on what makes BottleRock unique: An eclectic mix of artists sharing the bill.</p>

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