The Big Four: Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer Sharing the Stage in 2010

The show that everyone has been wondering about for months is actually going to happen.

Metal legends Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer (known as “The Big Four“) will be sharing the stage together for the first time in history. The Big Four are confirmed so far for Sonisphere Poland and Czech Republic, with more Sonisphere appearances planned.

Lars Ulrich (Metallica) states:

“Who would have thought that more than 25 years after its inception, thrash metal’s big 4 would not only still be around and more popular than ever, but will now play together for the first time…what a mindfuck! Bring it on!”

Slayer’s Kerry King adds:

“It’s about fucking time this happened, and about time the fans finally get what they want. This is fucking awesome.”

Scott Ian of Anthrax agrees, commenting on the enormity of the announcement:

“People have been talking about these four bands playing together since 1984. That’s twenty-six years of expectation!!! And the thing is, I believe not only will we live up to the expectations, we will shatter them!! No other four bands as influential as the four of us have ever done this. Imagine if The Beatles, Stones, The Who and Zeppelin had done shows? Or Sabbath, Priest, Maiden, Motorhead? Well, I may be getting into some rarified air here but as a fan, that’s how big I feel this is.”

These four legendary acts broke out of the underground thrash movement to dominate the metal world in the 1980s, selling millions of records and packing arenas across the globe. The metal giants have never before all shared the same stage, despite huge demand. But on 16th June 2010, METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX will take to the SONISPHERE stage at Bemowo Airport, Poland, to make the dreams of headbangers the world over become a reality. A second Big Four appearance is planned for SONISPHERE CZECH REPUBLIC three days later, with more SONISPHERE shows featuring the awesome combo to be announced in the coming days and weeks.

“This is a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for Heavy Metal “Fans” to see the four greatest Heavy Metal “Bands” in American History back together on one stage” concludes MEGADETH mainman DAVE MUSTAINE. “If there are any heads left at the end of this Festival that haven’t banged, they don’t belong there.”

Tickets available from www.sonispherefestivals.com

[image: Sonisphere]