The Big Four: Live in Sofia is a concert film that captures the historic performance of the four legendary thrash metal bands, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, on June 22nd, 2010, at the Sonisphere Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria. The show marked the first time the four bands shared a stage together, which was a dream come true for their fans.
The concert was held in front of a massive crowd of over 50,000 fans, who were thrilled to witness the Big Four delivering their classic hits. The bands performed their iconic songs, including Metallica's "Enter Sandman," Slayer's "Raining Blood," Megadeth's "Symphony of Destruction," and Anthrax's "Caught in a Mosh." The musicians also teamed up for a rendition of Diamond Head's "Am I Evil?"
The movie was directed by Nick Wickham and produced by Barry Summers, and it was filmed using 22 HD cameras, capturing all the energy and excitement of the Big Four's performance. The film also features exclusive backstage footage and interviews with the bands, providing a glimpse into their personal experiences of playing together for the first time.
The Big Four: Live in Sofia movie was released on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital formats in 2010, and it received critical acclaim from fans and critics alike. The concert film is considered a must-see for metal fans, as it features some of the greatest thrash metal bands of all time performing at their best.