This was the first time that Metallica performed at Australia's Soundwave Festival.

This was the first show of 2013.

This was the seventh time that Metallica has played a show in Brisbane.

Metallica first played Brisbane almost 20 years ago on March 29, 1993.

This was the first time in nine years that “Hit the Lights” was performed in Brisbane. It was last played here on January 19, 2004.

This was the first time that “The Shortest Straw” was performed in Brisbane and only the second time that the song was played in Australia.

Metallica performed 18 songs off of seven albums: Kill 'Em All (2), Ride the Lightning (3), Master of Puppets (3), ...And Justice for All (5), Metallica (3), ReLoad (1), and Death Magnetic (1)