For the uninitiated, it serves as a perfect gateway into the raw power of a Metallica live show. For the die-hard fan, it is an indispensable document containing rarities and performances that remain unmatched. Whether you call it "Pride, Passion and Glory" or simply one of the best concert films of the 21st century, "Orgullo, Pasión y Gloria" stands as a shining monument to three historic nights when Metallica re-conquered the heart of a nation, one riff at a time.
Contains the core show plus a second DVD featuring bonus tracks from all three nights. Die-hard collectors looking for alternate setlists.
The defining moment occurred during "Fade to Black." As Kirk Hammett’s wah-drenched solo soared, the entire Foro Sol flickered with 50,000 cell phones and lighters—a sea of artificial stars. But the real fire came during "One." The artillery blasts in the song’s bridge were drowned out by the crowd screaming the lyrics to the machine-gun riff. Metallica- Orgullo Pasion y Gloria - Tres Noche...
Robert Trujillo, a native Spanish speaker, took the mic. "Where is the fucking passion ?" he roared. The response was a wall of noise so loud that Lars Ulrich visibly smiled mid-drum fill. This was the night the "Tres Noches" concept crystallized. You couldn't have one without the other.
Released on November 30, 2009 , the record captures the sheer energy of three consecutive sold-out nights at the Foro Sol stadium in Mexico City on June 4, 6, and 7, 2009. Performed in front of a staggering total of 155,000 fanatical spectators , the release serves as a monumental testament to Metallica's massive legacy in Latin America and showcases a band operating at the absolute peak of their live performance capabilities. The Historical Context: The World Magnetic Tour For the uninitiated, it serves as a perfect
When the band announced their return to Mexico City, the demand was unprecedented. Playing to an accumulated audience of over across three consecutive nights, the atmosphere inside the Foro Sol was charged with a unique ferocity. The title of the release itself—which translates to "Pride, Passion, and Glory" —was directly inspired by the relentless energy and loyalty of the Mexican audience, a community that band members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo have frequently cited as one of the best in the world. Setlist Breakdown: A Masterclass in Heavy Metal
Foro Sol is an open-air venue with a massive capacity, and for these three nights, it was packed to the absolute brim. The Mexican crowd is renowned worldwide for its intense energy—frequently cited by touring rock and metal bands as the loudest in the world. Throughout the concert film, you can see the sheer awe on the faces of the band members as the crowd chants "Ole, ole, ole, ole, Metallica!" in unison, jumping in unison and creating literal tremors in the stadium foundation. The Setlist: A Masterclass in Heavy Metal Contains the core show plus a second DVD
“The Night Metallica Became a Mexican Band”
Orgullo, Pasión, y Gloria: Tres Noches en la Ciudad de México