Why Metallica Open Their Shows With ‘The Ecstasy of Gold’

Metallica‘s concerts have changed a lot over the past few decades, but a few things have stayed the same — like the group’s intro music, which has been Ennio Morricone’s “The Ecstasy of Gold” since almost the very beginning. The band’s long connection with Morricone’s music was detailed during their residency at the Mill Valley [...]