This was the third show of the five date 2011 European Big 4 tour.

This was the 10th time that Metallica played in Milan, Italy.

Metallica first performed in Milan on February 5, 1984.

Metallica last performed in Milan on June 22, 2009 at the Datch Forum.

This was the first time in over 27 years that Hit the Lights was performed in Milan.

Although it's considered a rarity, The Shortest Straw was actually played in Milan before! It was last performed here during the Poor Touring Me tour on September 28, 1996.

This was the first 2011 performance of Through the Never and only the 13th time it's been performed over the last 15 years.

This was the first time in almost 27 years that The Call of Ktulu was performed in Milan. It was last performed here on November 27, 1984.

Members of The Big 4 joined Metallica on stage for a cover of the classic Misfits song Die, Die My Darling.