The Smoking Gun: Backstage
Have you ever wondered what a rock band requires from the venues they are playing at? The Smoking Gun has the answer and displays the official insurance requirements, dressing room, security and catering needs of Metallica's 2004 US arena tour. Here's the highlights:
The show travels in 14 trucks and 7 busses
Insurance of 5 million US dollars for the band members
Metallica Dressing Room, Food&Schmooze Room, Tuning Room, Wardrobe Room, Pyro Room, Tech Room
Facilities to put a washing machine
Selling of alcohol is discouraged
If alcoholic beverages are sold, Metallica can't be held responsible
Food for 6 vegetarians
The band is to be provided with water or energy drinks only - 10 years ago this would've been different, I guess...