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Fact #87184

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Metallica make a surprise appearance in an afternoon slot at The Orion Music And More Festival, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan, USA. The band listed to appear, Dehaan, did not exist and, instead Metallica treat the assembled throng to a note-for-note rendition of their classic 1983 Kill 'Em All debut album. Other artists appearing on the day include Drop Kick Murphys, Death Grips, Tomahawk and Red Hot Chili Peppers.