Monsters of Rock

1. "Monsters of Rock" festival

"Monsters of Rock"
festival
Нелихов Михаил 9Ю
Фоглер Никита 9Ю
Ашадзе Давид 9Ю

2.

The "Monsters of Rock" festival, held on September 28,
1991, at the Tushino airfield, became one of the largest and
most significant events in the history of world music.
Festival symbolized the fall of the Iron Curtain and the
USSR's impending collapse. This free event drew an estimated
1.6 million people enough to fill 35 modern stadiums.

3. The Lineup

•Pantera
•E.S.T. (Электро-Судорожная Терапия)
•The Black Crowes
•Metallica
•AC/DC

4. Pantera

Pantera: Opening with high-energy tracks from Cowboys
from Hell, their set shocked Soviet audiences and sparked
the first clashes with police. The crowd remembered them
for their incredible aggression and powerful sound. Their
performance in Moscow is considered one of the band's best
and cemented their status as world-class stars.

5. E.S.T. (Электро-Судорожная Терапия)

E.S.T.(Электро-Судорожная Терапия): The only Soviet
band present, they provided a local "anarcho-rock"
flavor and were warmly received by the massive crowd.

6. The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes: An American rock band that played
blues-rock and hard rock in the spirit of the 70s. They
stood out noticeably from the other acts, who played
much heavier music. Despite an initially cold reception
from metal fans, their professionalism eventually won
over the audience.

7. Metallica

Metallica: At the time of their performance, the band
was at the peak of their form just a month before,
they had released their legendary self-titled
album/The Black Album. Their set became iconic. The
sight of an endless sea of people during "Enter
Sandman" and "Creeping Death" is still considered one
of the most impressive images in rock history. The
musicians themselves were amazed by the scale of
the event: military helicopters circled above the
crowd, and police barely held back the onslaught of
hundreds of thousands of fans.

8. AC/DC

AC/DC: The legendary Australians came to
Moscow as the main headliners of the
"Monsters of Rock" world tour. The band
brought their famous show with them: giant
inflatable dolls, a bell for "Hells Bells,"
and, of course, artillery cannons for the
finale, "For Those About to Rock (We Salute
You)." AC/DC's performance was a powerful
culmination of the day, marking rock 'n'
roll's final victory over the Iron Curtain.

9. Interesting Facts

• Record attendance: While official figures cited 500,000, actual
attendance reached roughly 1.6 million.
• Security: Military helicopters circled constantly at extremely
low altitudes above the crowd, attempting to control the
situation and exert psychological influence on the audience.
• Sound power: A massive 550-kW system ensured the music was
heard for kilometers.
• Legacy: Footage from the documentary "For Those About to
Rock: Monsters in Moscow" (1992) remains a legendary
benchmark for rock concert history.