Image: Metallica: The Four Horsemen (AWMH Helping Hands Concert - November 3, 2018) [YouTube]
For the fourth time, Metallica hosted their charity event “Helping Hands Concert & Auction”. The show took place on December 13 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, featuring a series of live performances, including Metallica’s own. The event was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, well-known from the U.S. TV show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". The event supports Metallica’s foundation "All Within My Hands", which focuses on initiatives like fighting hunger in the U.S. All ticket proceeds from the event go directly to those in need through the foundation.
Live Performances and Setlist
In addition to Metallica, the event featured performances by Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff, and SistaStrings. Metallica delivered both a powerful electric set with classics like "Master of Puppets" and an intimate acoustic set. They were joined by special guests like SistaStrings, Avi Vinocur, and Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam! The night was full of surprises, including the return of Low Man’s Lyric, which hadn’t been performed live since the ’90s, and the debut of an acoustic version of "If Darkness Had a Son". Below, you’ll find the full setlists.
Acoustic Set:
1. Low Man's Lyric (with Avi Vinocur + Henry Salvia)
2. Helpless (DIAMOND HEAD cover)
3. Away From Home (BACHMAN–TURNER OVERDRIVE cover; with Avi Vinocur + Henry Salvia)
4. If Darkness Had A Son (with SistaStrings, Avi Vinocur + Henry Salvia)
5. Nothing Else Matters (with SistaStrings, Avi Vinocur + Henry Salvia)
Electric Set:
6. Orion
7. The Shortest Straw
8. Until It Sleeps
9. Screaming Suicide
10. The Unforgiven II (with Avi Vinocur)
11. Fuel (with Avi Vinocur + Henry Salvia)
12. Hit The Lights (with Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam)
13. Master Of Puppets
