Guide The RIFF LIFE Field Manual

Welcome to the definitive companion for every member of the RIFF LIFE Metallica family.
Use these pages to learn the ropes, master the features, and keep the metal spirit blazing across the community.

Setlist Builder

Ever dreamed of curating the perfect Metallica show? Whether it's a fantasy gig at the Stade de France or your own band's upcoming tribute night, the Setlist Builder puts you in the director's chair.

Build Your Show

The interface gives you full control over the sequence, complete with a realistic paper look that screams "backstage pass".

  • Infos: Set the date and venue. This stamps your setlist with history.
  • Song: Add tracks from the entire Metallica catalog. You can browse by album or search alphabetically.
    Tip: Use the "Note/Option" field to add details like "Pyro", "Extended Outro", or "Downpicking Challenge".
  • Custom: Add non-Metallica tracks, intro tapes (like "The Ecstasy of Gold"), or your own originals.
  • Line: Insert single or double separator lines to break up the set (e.g., before the Encore).

Fine-Tune the Flow

Once your songs are on the paper, you can refine the order to perfection:

  • Drag & Drop: Grab any song and move it up or down to perfect the flow.
  • Edit: Click the pencil icon edit to tweak a note or fix a typo.
  • Remove: Click the cross icon close to drop a song from the list.

Save & Share

Don't lose your masterpiece!

  • Save (.sl): Download your setlist as a .sl file. This is a special format that lets you Load it back later to make edits.
  • Download Image: Render your setlist as a high-quality image. The builder will flatten the paper (removing the 3D perspective used for display) and generate a snapshot ready for social media or printing.

Go ahead, build the setlist they should have played in '89!

Open Setlist Builder

Setlist Generator & Archives (Beta)

Need inspiration? The Beta Section gives you access to the entire history of Metallica's live performances.

Search Archives

Browse through thousands of real shows.

  • Filters: Drill down by Tour, Country, City, or Year.
  • Authenticity: All data is sourced directly from Setlist.fm, ensuring accuracy.
  • View Modes: Toggle between "Paper Mode" (classic crumpled look) and "Design Mode" (clean list with album art).

The Generator

Let the machine build a show for you. Input your criteria, and our algorithm will craft a plausible setlist.

  • Duration: Set the target length (e.g., 90 minutes).
  • Era: Focus on the 80s thrash days or include the modern era.
  • Albums: Prioritize specific albums (e.g., "Justice" and "Black Album").
  • Classics Ratio: Decide how many deep cuts you want versus the big hits.

Compare & Challenge

Put your knowledge to the test.

  • Compare: Generate a setlist and see how it stacks up against a random real show from history.
  • Challenge: Try to guess the songs played at a specific historic concert. Can you name the opener from Seattle '89?

Enter the Beta Lab