On Sept. 11, 1998, Metallica, among the best metal bands in the business, took the stage at Blockbuster Desert Sky Pavilion in Phoenix. As photographer Matt Heistand puts it, "I think that they put on one hell of a show."

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		Matt Heistand/Arizona Daily Wildcat Kirk Hammet plays a solo during "The Memory Remains."
		Matt Heistand/Arizona Daily Wildcat Lead guitarist Kirk Hammet plays a solo during "Master of Puppets."
		Matt Heistand/Arizona Daily Wildcat James Hetfield plays his guitar at the back of the stage.
		Matt Heistand/Arizona Daily Wildcat James Hetfield pleases the crowd with his famous gutteral scream.
		Matt Heistand/Arizona Daily Wildcat The stage lights turn red as bassist Jason Newstaid plays during "Enter Sandman."
		Matt Heistand/Arizona Daily Wildcat The stage lights dim as James Hetfield begins the guitar riff to "Enter Sandman."
		Matt Heistand/Arizona Daily Wildcat Drummer Lars Ulrich plays his double bass drum kit during "Master of Puppets."
		Matt Heistand/Arizona Daily Wildcat Bassist Jason Newstaid sings back-up to Hetfield's vocals.
		Matt Heistand/Arizona Daily Wildcat James Hetfield uses his intense stage pressence to give Metallica's fans the best show possible.
		Matt Heistand/Arizona Daily Wildcat James Hetfield listens as the sold out crowd sings the words to "Enter Sandman."