One of the most memorable shows of the tour was the one in NÃmes, France, on July 7, 2009. The band performed in the Arena of NÃmes, a historic Roman amphitheatre that dates back to the first century AD. The venue was packed with over 25,000 fans who witnessed a spectacular show that lasted over two hours and featured 19 songs from the band's extensive catalog. The show was filmed and released as a live DVD titled FranÃais Pour Une Nuit (French for One Night), which also included an exclusive interview and five fan videos.
The DVD was a special edition that was only available in France and featured a digipak with a die-cut space for a booklet and a 16-page booklet with photos and credits. The DVD had a DTS HD 5.1 sound and a 1080p video quality. The track listing was as follows:
The Ecstasy of Gold (Intro) - 00:00
Blackened - 02:43
Creeping Death - 08:20
Fuel - 14:45
Harvester of Sorrow - 19:19
Fade to Black - 25:27
Broken, Beat & Scarred - 34:05
Cyanide - 40:41
Sad But True - 45:34
One - 52:56
All Nightmare Long - 59:31
The Day That Never Comes - 1:08:56
Master of Puppets - 1:17:18
Dyers Eve - 1:25:00
Nothing Else Matters - 1:32:52
Enter Sandman - 1:37:24
Stone Cold Crazy - 1:45:44
Motorbreath - 1:48:09
Seek And Destroy - 1:53:27
The DVD received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, who praised the band's performance, the setlist, the sound quality, and the atmosphere of the venue. Some of the highlights of the show were the pyrotechnics, the crowd interaction, the extended solos, and the cover of Queen's Stone Cold Crazy. The DVD also captured some of the backstage moments and the band's appreciation for their French fans.
FranÃais Pour Une Nuit is a must-have for any Metallica fan who wants to experience one of the best shows of their career. It is a testament to their longevity, their musicality, and their connection with their audience. It is also a rare opportunity to see them perform in a unique and historic setting that adds to the magic of their music.
Sources:
[Metallica - FranÃais pour une nuit: Live aux ArÃnes de NÃmes 2009] [Metallica â FranÃais Pour Une Nuit - Live Aux ArÃnes De NÃmes 2009] [FranÃais Pour une Nuit]
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