I ummed and aahed all week and made a very late decision to go to the Metallica gig tonight. I'm glad I did. The songs that have been stalwarts of their sets for 40 years are absolute bangers, and in their 60s the band still have the energy to do them justice. And the newer tracks they've judged to make the grade for playing live don't sound out of place. Superbly honed showmanship too. Just edges The Cardigans last weekend for my favourite gig of the year. And I go again Sunday for part two.