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Deep Dive: The Big Four: Live in Sofia (2010)

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The Big Four: Live in Sofia
The Big Four: Live from Sofia captures a historic concert featuring the four major American thrash metal bands: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. This live performance took place on June 22, 2010, at the Sonisphere Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria, and was directed by Nick Wickham. The event was notable for being the first time these bands performed together, following their initial collaboration in Warsaw just days earlier. The concert was broadcasted to over 450 theaters in the United States and more than 350 theaters across Europe, Canada, and Latin America. The DVD received mostly favorable reviews, achieving high chart positions in multiple countries and earning Slayer its first platinum certification. The film features individual performances from each band, showcasing their distinct styles and contributions to the thrash metal genre.

Why Watch

  • •See Metallica's engaging stage presence in Sofia.
  • •Watch Slayer's intense performance style.
  • •Find out how these bands interact on stage together.

Did You Know

•The concert was held at Vasil Levski National Stadium on June 22, 2010.
•The DVD peaked at number one on charts in the US, UK, Austria, and Canada.
•Slayer received its first platinum certification from this DVD release.
•The concert was shown in over 800 theaters across the US and Europe on the same day.

Perfect For

Thrash metal fansLive concert enthusiastsMetal history buffs