The Metallica concert in Moscow was on September 28, 1991 , at Tushino Air Field during the Monsters of Rock festival. It’s widely remembered as one of their biggest shows ever, with an estimated 1.6 million people in attendance.

Quick Scoop

  • Date: September 28, 1991.
  • Place: Tushino Air Field, Moscow, Russia.
  • Event: Monsters of Rock.

Extra context

That show happened in the final days of the Soviet Union and has become a legendary moment in rock history.