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Nov 23, 20223 min read

Metallica - Live Shit: Binge & Purge (1993)

FROM THE CRYPTS - CELEBRATING PAST ALBUM RELEASES in the HISTORY of HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL…



On November 23, 1993, Metallica released their first live album Live Shit: Binge & Purge in box set format via Elektra Records.



The initial first pressings contained three CDs or cassette tapes, with songs from concerts in Mexico City on the Nowhere Else to Roam tour, as well as three VHS tapes while a newer version contains two DVDs from concerts in San Diego on the Wherever We May Roam Tour and Seattle on the Damaged Justice Tour.



It was originally released as a cardboard box depicting the style of a typical tour equipment transport box. Besides the audio and video media, the box featured additional bonus material (booklet showing photos, typical tour correspondence as sent and received by the band and their management, and internal documents and handwritten notes; a recreated copy of an access pass to the Snakepit part of the tour stage; a cardboard drawing/airbrush stencil for the Scary Guy logo and a black Metalli'Fukin'ca T-shirt.





Live Shit: Binge & Purge has been certified 15x platinum by the The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as a long-form video format.



The DVD version of this box set is a more compact version of the original, designed to fit your CD or DVD collection. Just like the original, the set contains the 3-CD's from Mexico City, a DVD from San Diego, and a DVD from Seattle.



The complete original 72-page booklet is included on the Seattle DVD. Plus the Snake Pit pass, and a stencil of James' notorious Scary Guy are enclosed as well. Other DVD features are view, zoom and make screensavers with your computer's DVD-Rom or view on your TV with your DVD player.



Lineup:

• James Hetfield - Guitar, Vocals

• Lars Ulrich - Drums

• Kirk Hammett - Guitar

• Jason Newsted - Bass

• Produced by Hetfield & Ulrich



MEXICO CITY SHOW:

• Recorded live on February 25, 26, 27, March 1, 2, 1993 at the Sports Palace in Mexico City, Mexico

• Mixed by Mike Fraser

• Assistant to Mike Fraser: Shannan Burkley

• Assisted by Kent Matcke

• Technical Assistance: Paul De Carli & Eric Caudieux

• Additional Assistance: Tom Luekens

• Recorded by Guy Charbonneau

• Assisted by Charlie Bovis

• Location Recording Facilities: Effanel Music/New York

• Recording Crew: John Harris, Mark Shane, Ian Craigie, Pablo Espinosa



SAN DIEGO SHOW:

• Recorded live on January 13, 14, 1992 at the Sports Arena in San Diego, CA

• Mixed by Randy Staub

• Assisted by Kent Matcke, Darren Grahn & Brian Dobbs

• Technical Assistance: Paul De Carli & Scott Humphrey

• Additional Audio Mixing: Mike Fraser

• Recorded by Guy Charbonneau

• Assisted by David Roberts

• Video Directed by Wayne Isham

• Video Produced by Curt Marvis



SEATTLE SHOW:

• Mixed by James 'Jimbo' Barton

• Assisted by Ken Walden

• Technical Assistance: Paul De Carli & Eric Caudieux

• Recorded by Guy Charbonneau

• Assisted by Andrew Warwick & Jim Torti

• Video Directed by Michael Salomon

• Package Design: Andie Airfix at Satori

• Photography: Ross Halfin



Critical Reception:

AllMusic reviewed Live Shit, stating;

“Prior to the release of Metallica's first live collection, Live Shit: Binge & Purge, the band issued the following warning to their fans: "expect the unexpected." What an understatement!
Name a classic from the band, and chances are it's here. Enter Sandman, Master of Puppets, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Seek & Destroy, One, Battery, Creeping Death, the list goes on and on. If you're a serious Metallica fan, or just an aficionado of expertly played live Heavy Metal, Live Shit: Binge & Purge is definitely for you.”

Note: The reviews shared here are for historical reference. The views and opinions expressed within are not always supported (in full or in part) by Into the Wells. — E.N. Wells



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