On August 8th, 1992 at Montreal's Olympic Stadium, Metallica frontman James Hetfield was severely burned by pyrotechnics, forcing them to cut their set short. Guns N' Roses then played a shortened set before Axl Rose walked off, sparking a massive fan riot.
Fun Facts:
The Flame was 12 feet high & burned as hot as 3,200°F which is comparable to solid rocket fuel combustion temperatures.
James suffered third‑degree burns on his left arm and hand; second‑degree burns on face and back.
His double‑neck ESP guitar absorbed part of the blast and likely saved his life.
Jason Newsted said, “If he had been breathing in, he would have been dead.”