This was the tenth show Metallica has played in Portland, OR. The first time they played in Portland was on March 19, 1985 at the Starry Night Club on the Ride the Lightning tour.

The last time Metallica performed in Portland was on March 18, 2004 at the Rose Garden on the Madly in Anger With the World tour.

Metallica has played Portland on the following tours: Ride the Lightning (Ride the Lightning), Damage, Inc. (Master of Puppets), Damaged Justice (…And Justice for All), Wherever We May Roam (The Black Album), Summer Shit (Binge & Purge), Poor Touring Me (Load), Poor Re-Touring Me (ReLoad), and Madly in Anger With the World (St. Anger)This was the first time in 14 years that Stone Cold Crazy was performed in Portland. It was last performed here on June 1, 1992 at the Coliseum.

This was the first time in 23 years that No Remorse was performed in Portland. It was last performed here on March 19, 1985 at the Starry Night Club.