Metallica are the latest in a string of performers to pay tribute to the city of Manchester by playing a stirring rendition of Dont Look Back in Anger in the wake of the deadly terror attack in May.
During their Manchester Arena concert Saturday night, the heavy-metal group covered the classic Oasis single for an emotional and enthusiastic crowd at the same venue that was struck by asuicide bombing five months ago, leaving 22 dead.
Concertgoers eagerly sang along as Metallica performed the(Whats the Story) Morning Glorytrack, and drummer Lars Ulrich later tweeted video of the scene.
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What a moment!
he wrote.
Goosebumps.
Dont Look Back in Anger hasbecome an anthem of sortsfor the recovering city, inspiring Coldplay to cover the 1995 hit at theOne Love Manchester benefit showand Oasis Liam and Noel Gallagher to to donate allroyalties from the track to a Manchester relief fund.
As Manchester Mayor Andy BurnhamtoldRolling Stoneahead of Manchester Arenas reopening last month, Music is playing a part in the recovery story.
