Most Iconic Live Music Moments on Instagram: "Follow (me) @epicliveperformances to tune into the most iconic moments in live music history …. At the 2003 MTV VMAs, Metallica stole the show by ripping through a medley of pop and rock hits — turning each one into a headbanging metal anthem. From the first note, the crowd realized this wasn’t a tribute, it was a takeover. With Hetfield snarling into the mic, Lars pounding like thunder, and the guitars roaring, they transformed familiar radio songs