Sonisphere: Slayer

Kerry King of Slayer, his pants, and some heavy chains perform live at Sonisphere Festival in Switzerland

Slayer's Tom Araya plays at Sonisphere Switzerland

Sonisphere: Metallica

Singer/guitarist James Hetfield of Metallica performs during the band's live set at Sonishpere Switzerland

Rob Trujillo of Metallica playing Switzerland's Sonisphere Festival

Lars Ulrich of Metallica

James Hetfield sings another great Metallica song at Sonisphere Switzerland

Sonisphere: Anthrax

Singer Joey Belladonna of Anthrax performs live at Sonisphere Switzerland

Thanks go to my friend Andy, who introduced me to the band, and to Rob, who lent me his artist's badge so I could be on stage during the performance. Thanks, guys!!!

Scott Ian of Anthrax rocks out

Joey Belladonna performs during Anthrax's live concert in Switzerland