The concert, dubbed “Too Heavy for Halftime”, marked the bands first performance of 2016. All photos by Luis Rocha.

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“We can’t wait to play our first show of 2016 and there’s nowhere we’d rather kick off the festivities than in our own backyard,” said Metallica’s Lars Ulrich. “Even though the show has been sold out for months, Metallica fans around the world will be able to join in on the madness.”

See the full gallery, including Cage The Elephant here: http://photos.www.sfstation.com/Music/Metallica-The-Night-Before

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