Metallica Performed a Show in Antarctica

If you think setting up a heavy metal concert at a large venue is tough, try setting up a heavy metal concert in Antarctica. Far Out Magazine lays out some of the more complicated logistical aspects of this show that were difficult even with the support of a major record label. Metallica performed in a transparent dome at the Carlini Station with their amplifiers stored in isolated cabinets, which transmitted the sound to headphones worn by the audience. This was done, as the usual amplification required for most concerts wasn’t possible to be pulled off, due to the extremely low temperatures of Antarctica. According to Far Out Magazine, this unique show was part of a collaboration between Metallica and Coca-Cola that involved a contest in which the lucky winners would go on a cruise around Antarctica and, of course, attend the show on the frozen continent. Making the show even more private was the fact that Carlini Station is on an incredibly remote part of Antarctica. Considering how risky this prize