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To understand the magnitude of "Orgullo, Pasión y Gloria," one must understand the context. By 2009, Metallica had weathered the storm of the early 2000s. The band had faced internal strife, the departure of bassist Jason Newsted, the controversial documentary Some Kind of Monster , and the polarizing album St. Anger .

Mexico responded with a tidal wave of devotion. As drummer Lars Ulrich noted in the DVD extras, "There is something in the water in Mexico. They don’t just sing the choruses; they sing the guitar solos. They sing the drum fills." Metallica- Orgullo Pasion y Gloria - Tres Noche...

Directed by Danish filmmaker Thomas Schmith, Orgullo, Pasión y Gloria is a sensory assault in the best possible way. Unlike the gritty, home-video style of Cunning Stunts or the polished gloss of S&M , this film strikes a perfect balance. To understand the magnitude of "Orgullo, Pasión y