Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” Live in Quebec Magnetic — A Thunderous Reminder of Why They Still Rule the Throne

When Metallica unleashed “Master of Puppets” during their Quebec Magnetic concert film, it wasn’t just a performance — it was a sonic assault, a declaration of dominance, and a masterclass in controlled chaos.

Filmed in 2009 at the Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, the live version of the thrash epic hits harder than ever. From the first chugging riff, James Hetfield commands the stage like a warlord, his voice gritty and raw with purpose. Lars Ulrich’s drumming is relentless, Kirk Hammett’s solos slice like shrapnel, and Robert Trujillo’s bass growls from the underworld.’

The lighting pulses like machine gun fire, the crowd roars like a rising tide, and the band — decades into their career — plays with the fury of men half their age. At over 8 minutes, the song doesn’t let up — diving into tempo shifts, shredding interludes, and that iconic bridge section that sends chills even now.

Every note screams: Metallica never left.
Every stomp on that stage says: We still own this.
And every fan in that crowd? Lost in the hypnotic grip of the puppet master himself.

“Master! Master!” becomes more than a lyric — it becomes a call to arms, a promise that heavy metal’s heart is still beating loud, fast, and unapologetically live.