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Video: Metallica Play "Ride the Lightning" in Abu Dhabi

By Josh Hart published 8 November 2011

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Metallica have just posted live footage from their recent concert in Abu Dhabi, their first show in the United Arab Emirates. You can watch footage of the band performing "Ride the Lightning" below.

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