The Victors

In September 1991, Metallica played its “Monsters of Rock” show in Moscow just weeks after the failed August Coup. An estimated one million people attended, while soldiers and low-flying military helicopters surrounded the event during the final months of the Soviet Union.

Posted on August 22, 2026 at 06:55:20 AM by tem

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• In September 1991, Metallica played its “Monsters of Rock” show in Moscow just weeks after the failed August Coup. An estimated one million people attended, while soldiers and low-flying military helicopters surrounded the event during the final months of the Soviet Union. - By tem August 22, 2026 at 06:55:20 AM
  • I was there on business when the Communists tried to take over again. - By wip August 22, 2026 at 08:48:19 AM
    • are you Kirk Hammett?* - By tem August 22, 2026 at 09:55:07 AM
      • Bill Browder*** - By Cincywolve August 22, 2026 at 10:17:47 AM

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