Metallica performed an intimate concert at the 250-capacity Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York, on Thursday (August 28th) to celebrate the launch of their own year-round SiriusXM channel “Maximum Metallica.” Heavy Consequence photojournalist Kevin RC Wilson made the trip out to cover the show, bringing a few friends with him on the drive out to Hamptons to witness the historic show. Below is his account of the “once-in-a-lifetime” experience.

The Journey: From Lower Manhattan to Amagansett

The day didn’t begin with the first chord — it began amid rolling tires on the Long Island Expressway. I embarked from Lower Manhattan with Rob Caggiano (of Volbeat and Anthrax fame), Michael Alago (legendary A&R rep behind Metallica and White Zombie), and my buddy Dimitri, a photographer cover

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