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Metallica Announces M72 World Tour 2023-2024

PRE-SALES BEGIN 9am LOCAL TIME NOVEMBER 30th

Today marks the announcement of every Metallica show booked through 2023 and 2024: Presented worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey (in North America only) and promoted by Live Nation, Metallica’s M72 world tour will see the band playing two nights in every city it visits—with each No Repeat Weekend featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups. The M72 tour will feature a bold new in-the-round stage design that relocates the famed Metallica Snake Pit to center stage, as well as the I Disappear full-tour pass and the debut of discounted tickets for fans under 16 years of age. Two-day tickets will be on sale Friday, December 2 nd at ticketmaster.com and will include the option of pre-ordering 72 Seasons vinyl and/or CD. Single day tickets will be available beginning January 20th. For further information including fan club presales, enhanced experiences and more, go to metallica.com/m72-info . 

A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to the band’s All Within My Hands foundation . Founded in 2017, AWMH’s efforts to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who have supported the band have raised nearly $13 million – providing $5.9 million in grants to career and technical education programs in the US, over $2.5 million to combat food insecurity, and more than $3.2 million to disaster relief efforts worldwide.

Citi is the official card of the M72 Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning Wednesday, November 30 th at 2:00 pm local time until Thursday, December 1 st at 10:00 pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com

M72 WORLD TOUR 2023-2024

Thursday, April 27 2023 – Amsterdam NL – Johan Cruijff Arena

Saturday, April 29 2023 – Amsterdam NL – Johan Cruijff Arena

Wednesday, May 17 2023 – Paris FR – Stade de France*

Friday, May 19 2023 – Paris FR – Stade de France

Friday, May 26 2023 – Hamburg DE – Volksparkstadion

Sunday, May 28 2023 – Hamburg DE – Volksparkstadion

Friday, June 16 2023 – Gothenburg SE – Ullevi Stadium**

Sunday, June 18 2023 – Gothenburg SE – Ullevi Stadium

Friday, August 4 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium

Sunday, August 6 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium

Friday, August 11 2023 – Montreal, QC – Stade Olympique

Sunday, August 13 2023 – Montreal, QC – Stade Olympique

Friday, August 18 2023 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium

Sunday, August 20 2023 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium

Friday, August 25 2023 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium

Sunday, August 27 2023 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium

Friday, September 1 2023 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium

Sunday, September 3, 2023 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium

Friday, November 3, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center

Sunday, November 5, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center

Friday, November 10, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field

Sunday, November 12, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field

Friday, May 24 2024 – Munich DE – Olympiastadion

Sunday, May 26 2024 – Munich DE – Olympiastadion

Friday, June 7 2024 – Helsinki FI – Olympic Stadium

Sunday, June 9 2024 – Helsinki FI – Olympic Stadium

Friday, June 14 2024 – Copenhagen DK – Parken Stadium

Sunday, June 16 2024 – Copenhagen DK – Parken Stadium

Friday, July 5 2024 – Warsaw PL – PGE Narodowy

Sunday, July 7 2024 – Warsaw PL – PGE Narodowy

Friday, July 12 2024 – Madrid ES – Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

Sunday, July 14 2024 – Madrid ES – Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

Friday, August 2 2024 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium

Sunday, August 4 2024 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium

Friday, August 9 2024 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field

Sunday, August 11 2024 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field

Friday, August 16 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – US Bank Stadium

Sunday, August 18 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – US Bank Stadium

Friday, August 23 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium

Sunday, August 25 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium

Friday, August 30 2024 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field

Sunday, September 1 2024 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field

Friday, September 20 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol***

Sunday, September 22 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol

Friday, September 27 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol***

Sunday, September 29 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol

Show 1 Support Europe: Architects & Mammoth WVH**

Show 2 Support Europe: Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills

*Five Finger Death Punch/Ice Nine Kills play show 1 in Paris, Architects & Mammoth WVH play show 2 in Paris 

**Volbeat replaces Architects on show 1 in Gothenburg

Show 1 Support North America: Pantera & Mammoth WVH***

Show 2 Support North America: Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills

***Greta Van Fleet replaces Pantera on show 1 both weekends in Mexico City

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Metallica announce global listening party for new album ‘72 Seasons’, buy tickets now

Keen to be one of the first in the world to hear Metallica’s upcoming album?

The metal titans have announced a global premiere for their forthcoming album ‘72 Seasons,’ where fans around the world will be able to listen to the album in full a day ahead of its release. 

The global listening party is set to be aired in surround sound exclusively in cinemas worldwide, with each song featuring an accompanying music video and commentary from the band.

Buy a ticket to Metallica’s global listening party now. 

Since we’re in NZ, we’ll be the first fans in the world to hear new Metallica. How good. 

“Be the first to hear the band’s new album, 72 Seasons, the day before its release, on the big screen with pummeling surround sound in this special event exclusively in cinemas for one night only,” an official press release reads.

The global premiere will also feature “exclusive interviews with Metallica, with the full band delving into the origins and stories behind the songs and accompanying music videos for every track on the album.”

It'll be held on Thursday April 13th, with the album dropping the following day on the 14th. 

Check out the list of hosting cinemas below:

Event Newmarket

Event Tauranga Crossing

Event Queen Street

Event St Lukes

Event Albany

Event Chartwell

Event Queensgate

Event Palmerston North

Event New Plymouth

Event Westgate

The Embassy Theatre

Event Manukau

Len Lye Centre Cinema

Reading Dunedin

Reading Invercargil

Reading Lynn Mall

Reading Napier

Reading The Palms

Reading Rotorua

Reading Porirua

The Hutt Pop-Up by Reading Cinemas

Buy your tickets to Metallica’s Global Listening Party now . 

The band have dropped three tracks already off ‘72 Seasons’ - the lead single ‘Lux Æterna’, followed by ‘Screaming Suicide’ and their latest drop, ‘If Darkness Had a Son.’

Have a watch of the official global listening party video trailer up top.

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M72 World Tour FAQ

When and where is Metallica playing? Click here to see all the tour dates scheduled for 2023 and 2024.

Will more shows be added to the tour? No. There are no plans to add additional headlining shows to the schedule for the next two years; the band may make very limited appearances at special events.

When do tickets go on sale? 2-day tickets are currently on sale. Single-day tickets for all shows will be on sale Friday, January 20, at 9 AM Local Time in Mexico City and 10 AM Local Time in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.

What about presales? Fan Club pre-sales for single-day tickets start on Monday, January 16, at 9 AM Local Time in North America and at 10 AM Local Time in Europe. All Fan Club members who have requested a presale code will have access to single-day tickets at this time. There are a variety of other presales depending on which cities you are interested in attending, so please check here for more information .

Will accessible tickets be available during the presales? Yes.

Are there accessible seating tickets available with Enhanced Experiences? Yes, we can accommodate accessibility issues, but you must email the Enhanced Experience customer service address after purchase. The request will be logged, and operational logistics to accommodate you will be made based on lounge locations as well as ADA-accessible seating. EE North America (US / CAN) – [email protected] , EE Mexico – [email protected] , EE Europe – [email protected] .

I am a Fifth Member. How do I access the presale? How do I get a code? All Fan Club members need to request a personal presale ticket code . Your code will be e-mailed to the address in your profile and will also appear on your Fifth Member profile page.

Each code is good for purchasing up to four tickets per show.

For more information or to sign up to join the fan club, please visit metallica.com .

For member inquiries, complete the form at metallica.com/contactus .

How many tickets can I buy for each city? Presales are limited to four tickets per fan per city. The general sale beginning January 20 is limited to six tickets per person, with a few exceptions.

I do not live in the same country where I would like to attend a show(s). Can I still purchase tickets? Yes, in most cases, you should have no issues purchasing tickets outside of your home country. You may want to confirm with your credit card company before the on-sales.

I see there are two shows in the same city in one weekend. What’s the deal? Each city will be a no-repeat weekend! Metallica will play two completely different setlists each night, with two other opening acts for each show.

If I purchase a two-day ticket, will I be in the same location each night? Yes, each ticket allowing entry to the two shows will be in the same location, whether the same seat or standing area. For example, if you have selected General Admission standing, you will be in General Admission standing for both shows. If you have assigned seats, you will sit in the same seat each night.

What are the Enhanced Experience packages? Enhanced Experiences are available for all shows, with five levels to choose from. Offerings include a backstage meet & greet with band members, production and stage tours, Snake Pit passes & early access to the GA floor. For more details, click here: Enhanced Experiences .

Can I buy an Enhanced Experience package for a single day? Starting January 16, all Enhanced Experience tiers EXCEPT the “Nothing Else Matters” Snake Pit Experience will ONLY be available as single-show packages. The “Nothing Else Matters” Snake Pit Experience, which includes access to a meet & greet and production & stage tour, will remain exclusively a two-show experience and will NOT be made available for single-day purchase.

Will there be hotel/travel packages available for these shows? No, there are no officially approved travel or hotel packages available for this tour.

Is the band playing in the round? What does this mean? Yes, for the first time on a stadium tour, the stage will be in the center of the field, like many of you have seen in arenas. Fans can see the band from any point in the stadium.

What is the “Snake Pit?” The famed Snake Pit will be in the center of the stage on this tour! Being in the Snake Pit makes you a part of the show and is the closest place to the stage to see the band. All tickets for the Snake Pit are standing tickets.

How can I buy a Snake Pit ticket? Snake Pit tickets are currently sold out. However, some of the Enhanced Experience packages do include Snake Pit tickets.

What is an “I Disappear” Ticket, and how can I buy one? Formerly known as the “Black Laminate,” the “I Disappear” Ticket gives you access to Metallica shows in multiple cities across the M72 2023/2024 stadium tour. Several options are available depending on how many shows you would like to attend and where they are. “I Disappear” Tickets are available only via the Enhanced Experiences website. The “I Disappear” Ticket does NOT allow entry to festivals, benefits, or other shows that are not Metallica headlining dates. One example of that exclusion would be the Download Festival in June of 2023. I Disappear Tickets will not be transferrable.

Who will the support acts be? Each night of the weekend will have different support acts and will vary depending on which shows you are attending. Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills will join the band for one show on all weekends around the world, with Mammoth WVH also joining the entire tour for the other night. Architects will also be playing the shows in Europe; Pantera in North America and Greta Van Fleet in Mexico City. There are a few exceptions, so check your show weekend on the tour page at Metallica.com .

Is the show suitable for children? This is at the discretion of parents/guardians. Explicit language may be used during the performance.

How and when will I receive my tickets? Depending on the options available for your city, show tickets are either issued as mobile tickets or PDFs sent via e-mail. You may not be able to view or download your tickets until closer to the event. Check your confirmation email or Ticketmaster account for further details.

How can I give my tickets to a friend or family? You can transfer tickets directly from your Ticketmaster account closer to the event date. Enhanced Experiences and I Disappear Tickets will not be transferable.

Can I sell or transfer just one of my two-day tickets? No, you may only transfer both tickets to both shows; it is impossible to transfer a single-day ticket if you have purchased a two-day ticket. Please note that transfer may not be available in some countries until a later date. As a reminder, Enhanced Experiences and I Disappear Tickets will not be transferable. Contact your point of purchase for more information.

I bought a two-day ticket but changed my mind and only want to go for one day. What are my options? If you bought a two-day ticket, you may opt to transfer your ticket, but please note that your ticket may only be transferred as a two-day ticket. Selling/transferring one ticket by itself will void the other as they are tied together. Limited single-day tickets will be available on January 20, 2023.

How can I resell my ticket? If you can no longer attend the show, tickets may only be re-sold via Ticketmaster’s authorized fan-to-fan resale platform. Go into your account on Ticketmaster and opt to resell. Please note that resale options may not be available until a later date, depending on your country. Check your local Ticketmaster site for more information.

Is there a bag policy at the venue? Bag policies vary from market to market. Please check your venue’s website for more information about their bag policies.

Is there any COVID protocol? Health and safety guidelines vary from market to market. Please check your venue’s website for more information about their policies.

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Metallica is an American heavy metal band from California, US. Formed in 1981, Metallica is considered to be one of the founding bands of thrash metal.

The band was formed after the various members answered a newspaper advertisement placed by drummer Lars Ulrich who was looking for people to jam with. Metallica quickly gained a following from its many gigs in the Los Angeles music scene as its new thrash metal sound picked up increasing numbers of followers.

Metallica’s first three studio albums, Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightning, and Master of Puppets, did increasingly well on the US album charts, and eventually, each of these albums would be certified platinum. The band toured frequently in the US and Europe, playing to tens of thousands of fans at a time. Its constant touring resulted in rising popularity throughout the late ’80s.

In 1986, tragedy struck when the band’s tour bus crashed in Sweden and bassist Cliff Burton was killed. After debating whether to continue making music, the band received the blessing of Burton’s family and went on to record its next album …And Justice For All. The release of this album in 1988 saw the band attain its biggest success yet as the album charted at number six in the US and number four in the UK; Metallica also received its first Grammy Award nomination.

The commercial success of the album turned Metallica members into living legends. Each of its subsequent five albums hit the number one spot in the US and has been certified platinum. Tracks such as “Enter Sandman” and “Turn the Page” have become legendary in their own right and have inspired legions of artists.

In 1991, Metallica released its fifth album, self-titled Metallica. Today, this album is recognized as one of the band’s first albums to appeal to a larger mainstream audience with less focus on its traditional thrash metal sound. This album wound up selling over 16 million copies in the US alone.

After this album, Metallica continued to release albums that explored new genres and styles. During the next few years, the band would go on to release Binge & Purge, Load, Reload, Garage, S&M, and St. Anger. Then, in 2008, Metallica returned to its earlier sound with the release of Death Magnetic. This album returned to the band’s metal trash roots and debuted at number one in the US. The album quickly climbed the charts globally, reaching number one on both the Billboard 200 and the European album charts. In addition, this became the fastest-selling album of the year in Australia.

After this, Metallic continued to release albums in the same vein as its original sound, releasing its tenth studio album Hardwired…to Self-Destruct in 2016. This album was released via the band’s own record label, Blackened Recordings. The album’s single “Hardwired” went on to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 charts.

Now the band’s eleventh studio album 72 Seasons is set to be released in April of 2023. In anticipation of the release of its newest album, the band released the single “Lux Æterna” in November 2022.

Metallica has won an impressive nine Grammy Awards and three MTV VMA awards. Its style is influenced by bands such as AC/DC, Black Sabbath, and Aerosmith, but Metallica itself has gone on to be one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, selling more than 120 million records worldwide.

For those who are looking forward to seeing Metallica live at any of its shows, the band delivers an incredible live experience. Fans flock to stadiums, festivals, and concert halls to watch the group perform dozens of songs spanning its extensive discography. Over the years, Metallica has played over 2,000 shows, traveling to every populated continent in the world. What started out as a small movement in California, has spread globally, earning the group an incredible following of metal fans from countries virtually everywhere.

Metallica’s adrenaline-filled shows aren’t for those who wish to sit back and relax. The band members all deliver their own bold energy to the stage, and the crowd follows suit. Most Metallica shows involve fan interaction, with concert attendees singing, clapping, jumping, and thrashing along to the music. In addition to the incredible power that the band brings to the stage during a show, the audio and visual effects are also second to none. Metallica is known for playing a loud concert, where every beat of the drum, every strum of the bass, and every lyric is felt from head to toe.

Live reviews

A most memorable night as the boys set out to open the new Royal Arena with a bang. And that they did!

From the opening of Hardwired it was clear they were here and they meant business! The most in-your-face opening of a Metallica gig I have ever witnessed. While there were a few noticeable "hiccups" in James' voice it was, to my ears, nothing major. But evidently it prooved to be just that.

James told us he and a few of the others weren't feeling well and about 30 minutes into the show he had a talk with Lars, center-stage, and at this point most of us looked at each-other and thought, "Uh-oh. Something's up. They're gonna cancel..."

James adressed the crowd, saying the band weren't sounding good and that he hated giving us a bad show. He wanted to stop. He asked the crowd outright, if we wanted a make-up show later with Metallica in full force or if they should continue at half mast. The crowd roared a reassuring and supportive "No!" - meaning: It's OK, James. We are here for you. We want you to battle on. We can do this together.

He laughed warmly, thanked the crowd for our support and said, "You asked for it".

They reorganized, changed the set-list and came out again and this time it seemed there was more energy in their performance. They were out to proove that they could do this, illness be damned! And as James asked for the crowds help in singing the lyrics, it didn't feel like all the other times he had done so. This was special. For once, you actually felt as if you were helping James, helping the band, through this ordeal. Together. And it felt mighty good. Sometimes this whole "Metallica-family"-thing gets a bit worn-out and cliché, at least for me. But in that moment I felt it. The kinship. The coming together. And that was a mighty thing. A mighty good thing.

The band soldiered on, ripping into a mighty version of Fade to Black, that hit home a bit more than it used to.

Yes, there was an incident with Kirk during the intro, first missing his cue and then playing false notes, but not one of the critics questioned why. Just prior to Fade Kirk had done a solo thrasing his guitar around. For Fade he was then given another guitar, but the receiver on it cut out leaving him muted. They quickly gave him another guitar, the same he'd used for the solo, which was not tuned to Fade thus producing false notes. He finished the intro and they quickly changed guitars again, this time with a working receiver and in-tune.

It's ok to criticize if the criticism is justified. Factless criticism is just whining.

So they battled on raising the roof with a feroscious rendition of Seek and Destroy and the most pummeling version of Battery I've ever heard. Absolutely blistering.

And closing out with Sandman with the crowd in full roar was just perfect.

It was a truly memorable concert both performance and set-wise. Oh, and they even included Harvester of Sorrow which was a very nice surprise for me.

The stage was beautiful with a built-in screen. And a screen in the ceiling as well. Epic and beautiful.

A memorable night I won't forget as long as I live. As a fan, they did me proud with this one. I just hope James recovers and regains his strenght once again.

Hetfield, rise!

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The impatient wait had been going on for months - I booked this show when tickets went on sale back in March or whenever it was, and October had take so long to come around - but finally it was here: Metallica day!

The day started with a trip to the pop-up merch store in London, then onto the O2 for an agonising queue (good thing it's what us Brits do best, apart from moan about it of course) before finally getting in and finding my seat - which, by pure luck, was a superb view. Again, what felt like days, but in reality was only 30-40 mins wait, the lights dimmed, the background music shut off, and the familiar notes of the intro track, "The Ecstasy of Gold", complete with video footage from "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly", began to ring out, to rapturous roaring and whistling from the 20,000 strong crowd. The hairs on my arms are standing on end just recounting it for this review. And then we were in: full-bore, 100mph, Metallica took to the stage and belted out song after song after song with barely a moment to catch your breath before the next does of thrash metal came your way. "Thrash metal?", I hear you say, "Metallica hasn't been thrash metal since the 80's!". Oh my friend, trust me when I say thrash metal - we had some of the best early work represented tonight, not least with half a dozen track from the new album "Hardwired... To Self Destruct" that included unrelenting riff after riff, from the likes of "Hardwired", "Atlas Rise", "Moth Into Flame", coupled with one of the heaviest tracks they've ever written "Dream No More", plus "Halo on Fire" and "Now That We're Dead". All segmented in-between some of the bands greatest songs; "Seek & Destroy", "Through The Never", "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)", "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Through The Never", "One", "Sad But True", "Fuel", the obligatory cover, this time from the Misfits' "Die Die My Darling", before ending the show with "Master of Puppets".

Of course, it wasn't the end - back for the encore the intro to "Damage Inc" came on, before they ripped all the way through it, eventually slowing the pace to play the ever-loved "Nothing Else Matters" and finally ending on probably their most well known song "Enter Sandman"

It was a great varied selection of tunes that spans most of their career - the only notable exceptions being there was nothing from "Load", "St Anger" or the previous record "Death Magnetic". But otherwise all the other studio albums were represented. Some guitar and bass doodles from Kirk and Rob, before Rob gave us a wonderful tribute to Cliff by playing "Anesthesia".

If you get the chance to go, then go see this show - it's truly magnificent, from a band with 36 years experience in being the biggest metal band on the planet, and it shows you just why they are. I just wish I had a ticket for tomorrow night too.

We went to a concert in Toronto to see; Volbeat, Avenged Sevenfold, and the show I have been waiting my life to see; Metallica. They all sported the Blue Jays jersey with their names at some point and thanking them for the gifts. The show had a Dj mixing up songs before/between acts from groups like Beastie Boys to Black Sabbath. Volbeat and avenged Sevenfold were great acts my first seeing all. My 16yr old is really into Avenged Sevenfold and was not disapointed. (end of grade 10 present). Volbeat i have heard in passing once and will do my best to spread the word about them.Glad i made it there in time to catch Volbeat if you ever have a chance make sure you catch them! Avenged Sevenfold was everything my 16 year old had told me. Those who missed them may be may be able to catch them soon as they alluded to coming back. They make me glad that metal is carring on to the younger generation these days. "We love Canada, we love you guys you're so nice and you always get us @#$!*&-up!" They were amazed that as Canadians when he made reference to the flag from another country someone was holding up we cheered not booed "cause thats just how nice you all are!"Finally but not least in any way Metallica.First of all their pyrotechniques were amazing boasting two small hot air ballons above them. The stage was set up so everyone had a good view and sported large screens for those further back to follow the rifts as well. At one point they were all on drums together each sporting their own.James Hetfield after noticing a young 8 yr old in the audience made reference to the"...Metallica family, young, 'medium' and old." They played flawlessly and didnt disapoint their fans. My 16 year old was excited to see Metallica and who influenced not only her Mom and friends but the music yet to come out. The screens showed videos like clips from "the unforgiven" to lead up the one of the many big hit songs. The encore was what i was waiting for...the two songs my friends and I have been singing since grade school. What a great venue; no big line up for anything but marchandise. Thanks to all who made the show work:-)

Metallica@RoyalArena03feb2017

Overall it was great. A blast of a concert! What wasn't so great mostly has to do with inexperience among staff of the arena itself, and the fact that it was premiere night on a brand new untried venue. Plus the tech geeks victory over common sense in arena design.

There was trouble with wi-fi connections, which initially meant doors opened 10-20minutes late due to ticket validation.(whiplash experience)

Bar staff initially unaware of validity of drink tickets (VIP-bracelet)

Understaffed bar and merchandise shop in lounge area.

Lounge area cramped. The room could have been 3 times the size to comfortably hold that many people. This was only a problem until early access was given to GA floor, as many went in at that time.

Luggage handling/storage at Royal Arena is a total disaster. There were no oversized lockers. People had to be in possession of an IOS or Android smartphone (not windows compatible) with mobile pay on it, which excludes 10-25% of Danish concertgoers and 100% of foreigners. Redo ASAP! Loose codes and an arena tech was assigned to deal with the issue analogous, but it was too little too late, and will be a reoccurring issue in the future.

Those were - except for luggage - all minor things, and this review has to end on a very positive note with a great shoutout to the crew at CID entertainment for going the full mile to make everyone as comfortable as possible and making everything work on the fly. Thanks guys!

General arena design is also top shelf, and can endure LOUD bands to the extent that no other large scale arena in Denmark can follow. Thumbs up for that!

As for Metallica - James wasn't well. We could hear it; he told us himself too. The crowd wanted it to happen so bad, and it did. I only hope there has been no permanent health damage induced by playing the (almost) full show. Metallica delivers - every single f#$!ing time!

Electrifying as ever with their incredible performance and stage presence, the members of Metallica delivered the goods and more last night with a nice cross section of numbers running the gamut of their colossal catalog! There were occasional pauses to interact and converse with the crowd, but the band segued their way into one song after another the majority of the evening. The night opened up with an intro of the Ecstasy of Gold followed by the title cut off of the band's latest effort Hard Wired to Self Destruct. James Hetfield's vocals were as strong as ever from beginning to end. Kirk Hammett engaged in one brain crushing guitar solo after another, Lars Ulrich brought a great and almost nonstop back beat with his furious drumming and Rob Trujillo provided excellent bass work including a great treatment of the solo the late Cliff Burton was well known for on Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth). During the aforementioned bass solo video footage of Burton performing onstage accented the music perfectly. Other exceptional highlights included Kirk's stellar guitar shredding accompanied frequently by usage of his wah pedal. Cuts such as Welcome Home (Sanitarium), Creeping Death and the encore Enter Sandman in particular contained solos showcasing his seemingly boundless talent! Things heated up literally as well during the songs Fight Fire with Fire and Sandman when pyrotechnics were activated and flames shot up from the stage. At the end Ulrich tossed sticks out into the audience. Hetfield, Trujillo and Hammett threw and shook picks from little jack o' lantern tins out into the crowd, the picks of which boasting the band logo as well as the theatre's location and concert date on them. Great souvenirs in even something so small right there as my husband and I each scooped one up off the floor! A grand night out, the next one of which cannot come soon enough!

2nd September show in Cobenhagen.

Tallica promised us a unique show because this concert was postponed show from February. Many people travel a long way to see them in February including me traveling from Iceland.

The moment when I heard Seek & Destory in the #3rd slot then I knew this was going to be something special.

They performed Thought The Never in slot #4 and that song has not been played for 4 years. The next song was The Day That Never Comes and we did not believe that because in our wildest dreams we hoped to have that on the list, we jumped like there was no day tomorrow.

Dream No More was in the slot #7 and that was the second time Metallica has played that song. It was nice to hear Breadfan in slot #10. We saw many drons flying over the stage in Moth Into Flame, which was amazing!

Fight Fire With Fire was in the encore faster than ever.

Me and my friends walked away from Royal Arena in great mood with a big smile on our faces and with a hoarse throut, like James was in February.

About the unique show as we where promised in February it was only UNIQUE for 2 days because Amsterdam got almost the same setlist. But we got a free T-shirt, that was probably the unique thing for us.

We where hoping for some live debut like Murder One, Spit Out The Bones but it did not happend.

The song ManUnkind was performed tonight in Paris (10th September) and that is unique.

Iceland has been waiting since 2004 for Metallica to come back to Iceland when they held the biggest indore concert in Reykjavík. We do not want to wait another 23 years like we did before 2004.

All the best,

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Over 10 years, I got to see Metallica 7 times and each experience was in a different country. I have to admit the venues look different and incorporate a new way to watch the band but the musical vibe remains intact. They have shaped into an incredibly professional and hard-working live band. We can argue about and discuss their new album materials but one thing is guaranteed with Metallica: you will get only the best from their live performance. If you have not seen them live, just go to one gig. Doesnt matter if you are not a metal fan because the experience they deliver is incredible. I have seen families at their shows and even people who do not understand nor appreciate metal, but they all seemed to be excited from what they were witnessing. The only pity with Metallica is that you will most likely never have the chance to see them in a small venue. They are just too big of a band in demand and only deliver in large outdoor festivals or stadiums.

This summer they had a new style of set list where people could request via voting for songs. The top songs define the set list and this gives a chance for people to vote for what they want to hear. The only unfortunate thing about all this is that people are voting for songs they already play each tour. People should vote to get them to play new songs from their past, which they havent performed over 20 years. I was in Helsinki (their first European gig for 2014) and they had to play "The Frayed Ends of Insanity" and it was ecstatic. \m/

Do you like your rock shows huge, loud & engaging? Do you like stage sets that fill entire arena floors, filled with gigantic set pieces & enough pyro to blow up a small country? Do you like singing along to tightly played, iconic songs for 2-3 hours with thousands of friends? If yes, Metallica are your guys.

Each show starts when The Ecstasy of Gold (theme song from The Good, The Bad & The Ugly) plays over the PA, and crowd anticipation hits a fever pitch with thousands shouting along with the melody. Just thinking about the opening gives me goosebumps. Once Ecstasy hits its crescendo, they hit the stage like a thunderbolt, hammering through their lineup of classic tunes to a screaming, fist pumping, metal-sign-throwing crowd. Grizzled metal fans join together with legions of kids (oftentimes their own kids), shouting out every word of every song, and even singing along with guitar solos & melodies. Their set list varies each night. There are standards that they have to play, and you'll of course hear plenty of their big songs such as Enter Sandman and Master of Puppets. But they mix things up extremely well and no two nights are ever quite the same. It's amazing to me that after 30+ years and thousands of shows, the guys in the band still love mixing things up, still love goofing around on stage, still love engaging with the crowd, and obviously just love playing live & generating crazy crowd energy.

Quite simply, they are the kings of arena metal. Bow to the kings!

May 17, 2017 Nassau Coliseum

This was the first time I have been to a Metallica show. James has the best personality on stage. He gets the entire crowd into the show; into the mood; very laid back style. I like the fact the guys walk around the stage from different angles so that no matter where you sit, you can take excellent photos of them; that I have to give credit for that they do think of the fans in that aspect. The special effects were beautiful and showed in my pictures with my camera. James is very considerate of the fans from all aspects, you have to be in the Metallica Family...and you have to sing along with them...you just have to...the band played all the hit songs from present to past, no complaints. Saved the best song for last...Sandman....The sound system was excellent all around, no complaints. I am in still in shock; this was the best show I have ever seen in my life. They really have fun while playing they keep your interest up...James will not let the fans down..this band wants total audience participation...that is what to me, really stole the show. they do love and appreciate the fans....that is what stuck with me the most for a 1st time live performance is they really care about the fans..that really impressed me...

It was my first time in Turkey. From São Paulo to Istanbul I needed to take a 12-hour flight. 12 hours and 5 days. The necessary time to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the city before finally seeing one of the most amazing concerts I have ever seen! For me the concert had started when I met another crazy fan at the metro stations, going to Istanbul Technical University Stadium. So, after a few minutes, I was there. And I was able to see the power Metallica have to gather so many people from many countries. Lebanon, Kazakistan, Iran. Like me, a Brazilian guy. I admit I have not known the opening band, Pentagram. But the sound those guys had played left me so surprised. What an awesome performance! I had felt the emotion of being part of a rock concert when people started to sing the lyrics. Two hours later, time has come. Metallica by Request. The last European tour concert. The moment to listen the powerful voice of James Hetfield, the aggressive way to perform his guitar riffs, and all the greatest Metallica classical musics in front of me. In front of thousands of fans. Starting the concert playing "Master of Puppets" had been their way to say: Enjoy the best concert of your lives! Long live Metallica! Horns up! \m/

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Metallica Release Single-Day Tickets for World Tour With Pantera, Five Finger Death Punch + More

Metallica will play each city on their " M72 World Tour " for two shows without repeating songs, and many will want to go to both concerts in their area. But now, if you don't want to, you don't have to — Metallica announced they're releasing single-day tickets as well.

Of course, single-day attendees will miss out on one set of opening acts (between  Pantera ,  Five Finger Death Punch  and other heavy hitters ) because they also don't repeat. Two-day tickets are still available, too. For information on ticket pre-sales, VIP packages and more, go to metallica.com/m72-info .

No matter what show (or shows) you go to, the Metallica M72 experience is sure to be thrilling.

"The M72 tour will feature a bold new in-the-round stage design that relocates the famed 'Metallica Snake Pit' to center stage for a complete 360 view of the show, as well as the 'I Disappear' full-tour pass and the debut of discounted tickets for fans under 16," Live Nation says.

"Each weekend offers a variety of Enhanced Experiences, ranging from access to a meet and greet, production and stage tour, food and beverage in the 'Black Box' lounge to early entry into the venue and the aforementioned Snake Pit," the promoter adds.

Public on-sale for single-day tickets begins Jan. 20 at 10AM local time. First access to tickets will be available to Fifth Members starting Jan. 16. Visit metallica.com/presale-code to request your Fifth Member pre-sale code for buying single days.

72 Seasons , Metallica's new album, is scheduled for release on April 14. Read the lyrics to the first single, 2022's " Lux Æterna ," at this link . Check for Metallica concert tickets here . See the tour dates below.

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Metallica "m72" 2023–24 world tour dates.

April 27 – Amsterdam NL @ Cruijff Arena April 29 – Amsterdam NL @ Cruijff Arena May 17 – Paris FR @ Stade de France May 19 – Paris FR @ Stade de France May 26 – Hamburg DE @ Volksparkstadion May 28 – Hamburg DE @ Volksparkstadion June 16 – Gothenburg SE @ Ullevi Stadium June 18 – Gothenburg SE @ Ullevi Stadium Aug. 4 – East Rutherford, N.J. @ MetLife Stadium Aug. 6 – East Rutherford, N.J. @ MetLife Stadium Aug. 11 – Montreal, Quebec @ Stade Olympique Aug. 13 – Montreal, Quebec @ Stade Olympique Aug. 18 – Arlington, Texas @ AT&T Stadium Aug. 20 – Arlington, Texas @ AT&T Stadium Aug. 25 – Inglewood, Calif. @ SoFi Stadium Aug. 27 – Inglewood, Calif. @ SoFi Stadium Sept. 1 – Glendale, Ariz. @ State Farm Stadium Sept. 3 – Glendale, Ariz. @ State Farm Stadium Nov. 3 – St. Louis, Mo. @ The Dome Nov. 5 – St. Louis, Mo. @ The Dome Nov. 10 – Detroit, Mich. @ Ford Field Nov. 12 – Detroit, Mich. @ Ford Field May 24, 2024 – Munich DE @ Olympiastadion May 26, 2024 – Munich DE @ Olympiastadion June 7, 2024 – Helsinki FI @ Olympic Stadium June 9, 2024 – Helsinki FI @ Olympic Stadium June 14, 2024 – Copenhagen DK @ Parken Stadium June 16, 2024 – Copenhagen DK @ Parken Stadium July 5, 2024 – Warsaw PL @ PGE Narodowy July 7, 2024 – Warsaw PL @ PGE Narodowy July 12, 2024 – Madrid ES @ Estadio Cívitas July 14, 2024 – Madrid ES @ Estadio Cívitas Aug. 2, 2024 – Foxborough, Mass. @ Gillette Stadium Aug. 4, 2024 – Foxborough, Mass. @ Gillette Stadium Aug. 9, 2024 – Chicago, Ill. @ Soldier Field Aug. 11, 2024 – Chicago, Ill. @ Soldier Field Aug. 16, 2024 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ US Bank Stadium Aug. 18, 2024 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ US Bank Stadium Aug. 23, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta @ Commonwealth Aug. 25, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta @ Commonwealth Aug. 30, 2024 – Seattle, Wash. @ Lumen Field Sept. 1, 2024 – Seattle, Wash. @ Lumen Field Sept. 20, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Foro Sol Sept. 22, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Foro Sol Sept. 27, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Foro Sol Sept. 29, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Foro Sol

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The group's 12th full-length will drop in April.

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Metallica will come roaring back in 2023 with a new album and a the launch of a massive world tour . The veteran metal band’s 12th studio album, 72 Seasons , is due out on April 14 via the band’s Blackened Recordings imprint.

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The band also announced a massive 2023-2024 Live Nation-promoted tour on Monday (Nov. 28), during which they will play two nights in every city they visit, with each No Repeat Weekend featuring two completely different setlists and support acts. The M72 world tour will feature an in-the-round stage set-up that will move the signature up-close Metallica Snake Pit section to center stage, with the band performing on the circular stage around the 800-1,000-person fan area. The tour will also feature discounted tickets for fans 16 and under.

The world trek is currently slated to kick off on April 27 with a pair of shows at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, followed by two-night stands in Paris, Hamburg (Germany) and Gothenburg (Sweden) before hitting U.S. shores on Aug. 4 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. for a series of North American gigs currently slated to run through a Nov. 12 show at Ford Field in Detroit. The outing will pick up again on May 24, 2024 with another European swing before returning to North America in August 2024.

Watch the “Lux Æterna” video and check out the 72 Seasons track list and 2023-2024 tour dates below.

72 Seasons track list :

“72 Seasons”

“Shadows Follow”

“Screaming Suicide”

“Sleepwalk My Life Away”

“You Must Burn!”

“Lux Æterna”

“Crown of Barbed Wire”

“Chasing Light”

“If Darkness Had a Son”

“Too Far Gone?”

“Room of Mirrors”

“Inamorata”

M72 2023-2024 tour dates

April 27 – Amsterdam NL @ Johan Cruijff Arena

April 29 – Amsterdam NL @ Johan Cruijff Arena

May 17 – Paris FR @ Stade de France*

May 19 – Paris FR @ Stade de France

May 26 – Hamburg DE @ Volksparkstadion

May 28 – Hamburg DE @ Volksparkstadion

June 16 – Gothenburg SE @ Ullevi Stadium**

June 18 – Gothenburg SE @ Ullevi Stadium

August 4 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium

August 6 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium

August 11 – Montreal, QC @ Stade Olympique

August 13 – Montreal, QC @ Stade Olympique

August 18 – Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium

August 20 – Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium

August 25 – Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium

August 27 – Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium

Sept. 1 – Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium

Sept. 3 – Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium

Nov. 3 – St. Louis, MO @ The Dome at America’s Center

Nov. 5 – St. Louis, MO @ The Dome at America’s Center

Nov. 10 – Detroit, MI @ Ford Field

Nov. 12 – Detroit, MI @ Ford Field

May 24, 2024 – Munich DE @ Olympiastadion

May 26, 2024 – Munich DE @ Olympiastadion

June 7, 2024 – Helsinki FI @ Olympic Stadium

June 9, 2024 – Helsinki FI @ Olympic Stadium

June 14, 2024 – Copenhagen DK @ Parken Stadium

July 5, 2024 – Warsaw PL @ PGE Narodowy

July 7, 2024 – Warsaw PL @ PGE Narodowy

July 12, 2024 – Madrid ES @ Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

July 14, 2024 – Madrid ES @ Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

August 2, 2024 – Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium

August 4, 2024 – Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium

August 9, 2024 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field

August 11, 2024 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field

August 16, 2024 – Minneapolis, MN @ US Bank Stadium

August 18, 2024 – Minneapolis, MN @ US Bank Stadium

August 23, 2024 – Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium

August 25, 2024 – Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium

August 30, 2024 – Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field

Sept. 1, 2024 – Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field

Sept. 20, 2024 – Mexico City MX @ Foro Sol***

Sept. 22, 2024 – Mexico City MX @ Foro Sol

Sept. 27, 2024 – Mexico City MX @ Foro Sol***

Sept. 29, 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol

Show 1 Support Europe:  Architects & Mammoth WVH** Show 2 Support Europe:  Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills *Five Finger Death Punch/Ice Nine Kills play show 1 in Paris, Architects & Mammoth WVH play show 2 in Paris  **Volbeat replaces Architects on show 1 in Gothenburg

Show 1 Support North America:  Pantera & Mammoth WVH*** Show 2 Support North America:  Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills ***Greta Van Fleet replaces Pantera on show 1 both weekends in Mexico City

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Metallica to play New Zealand

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Metallica are returning to New Zealand

Heavy metal legends Metallica have announced that they will be bringing their WorldWired tour to New Zealand.

They will play at Mt. Smart Stadium in Auckland on October 31 with support from Slipknot.

Metal fans have been long hoping that the band would make their way to New Zealand as part of the massive worldwide tour that kicked off in Puerto Rico in 2016 in support of their latest album Hardwired... to Self-Destruct. They have since travelled through Europe and North America.

Last year drummer Lars Ulrich all but confirmed the band were on their way, telling a Metallica fan club website that the band had "got to go" to New Zealand, but stopped short of announcing any dates or potential timeframe for any shows.

"We've got to just sit and look. There's Japan, there's Australia, there's New Zealand. There's a couple other pockets that obviously Metallica has a long and very cool relationship with," he said. "So, we just got to sit down and figure it out."

That was enough to spur 12-year-old William Bush into action. The Havelock North super fan set up an online petition to encourage the band to play here. His efforts attracted almost 7000 signatures.

Bush said today's announcement made it all worth it.

"Hawke's Bay was always a bit ambitious. I started the petition just to get them to New Zealand and it paid off."

Mother, Anna Bush said their household was full of excitement.

"Hardwork has paid off for a little boy who has written a lot of letters."

Her husband and 15-year-old son, Ben were also fans of the band.

The band's last visit here was way back in 2010, so a return is long overdue. Just as long as the famously volatile band doesn't self-destruct before they get here.

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Adele? Foos? Queen Bey and Tay-Tay? We gaze into our crystal balls to work out which major acts may tour Aotearoa this year.

Across the next few months, some of pop’s biggest names are visiting our shores. Ed Sheeran, Backstreet Boys, Florence + the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lorde and Harry Styles are all scheduled to perform highly anticipated shows across our wild, windy, wet and cyclone-fuelled summer. Good luck, then, to those performing outdoors.

Sam Smith’s on their way, so are Cypress Hill, Tash Sultana, The 1975 and Blink-182. Even Elton John, bless his 75-year-old soul, will be back to finish the gig he first started way back in the early days of 2020. So, one thing’s for certain: New Zealand is not being short-changed on big name concerts.

But it’s been three long years with closed borders and Covid concerns. There are many more acts, and even bigger artists,  preparing to hit the road and are yet to make it down under. Some need to tour to make a living because those tiny Spotify stream payments just aren’t cutting it. Others need to reschedule concerts postponed by Covid, or illness, or a mental health reset.  Other major stadium veterans have been in hibernation. For some, it just feels about time.

There are rumours. Holy wow there are plenty of rumours. Don’t go on Google – you’ll be there for days. Instead, sift through our best bets, our biggest hunches, and our solid guesstimates, about which acts might play big gigs on our shores in 2023. Hold on to your credit card and get ready to sit in some tense ticketing queues – if even half these shows happen, it will be a massive year for live music.

Taylor Swift

She’s the biggest pop star on the planet and she’s already announced her Ticketmaster-destroying, career-spanning American tour. Taylor Swift, like clockwork, visits Australia roughly every three years (Covid has prevented her from touring anywhere since the end of her Reputation stadium tour in 2018). There’s also strong precedent for her visiting New Zealand, if you discount the unforgivable exclusion of our country from the 1989 tour schedule in 2015. It’s therefore inevitable that Swift, now at the top of her game regardless of the quality of her most recent album, will be visiting our shores sometime over next summer. She may have struggled to sell out Mt Smart Stadium five years ago, but you can bet she’ll have no problem filling it several times over in 2023. / Stewart Sowman-Lund

Foo Fighters

Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters were due to perform in Auckland in December 2022, but that gig was cancelled after the tragic death of the band’s livewire drummer Taylor Hawkins. The stadium veterans have confirmed they’ll be hitting the road again this year with three US festivals already booked: Boston Calling, Sonic Temple and Bonnaroo. While their new drummer isn’t yet confirmed, odds-on favourite has to be Hawkins’ 16-year-old son Oliver, who absolutely nailed ‘My Hero’ at the group’s Wembley tribute concert. Prediction: Expect the Foos to rock out down under next summer. And expect those show to be joyous .  /Chris Schulz

Beyoncé brought us the best album of both her career and the year with 2022’s Renaissance. It was touted as “Act One” of a three-part project. Surely one of those acts involves a massive world tour? The rumour mill has been swirling for some time now that Queen Bey will make her return to Australia and New Zealand at the tail end of 2023. Her last tour was almost a decade ago, selling out four nights at Spark Arena (née Vector). This time around it’s a guarantee she’ll join the mega list of artists performing in stadiums and I for one cannot wait. /SSL

Despite threatening to stop making music and cease touring until it becomes more sustainable, Coldplay have been back on the road touring their last album, a concept record called Music of the Spheres, since March. Their eco-friendly world tour is, by all accounts, supposed to include a New Zealand date in 2022. At least, that’s what fans decoded from cryptic messages left on the band’s Spotify account. Sadly for fans, and happily for haters, Chris Martin and co have since consciously uncoupled themselves from those rumours. Our prediction is that they’ll be down under soon enough, possibly in the second half of 2023. / CS

In 2017 I was leaked details of Adele’s first ever New Zealand concerts in what was a huge moment in my burgeoning journalism career. The British pop superstar went on to break records with a series of in-the-round gigs at Mt Smart stadium. Jump forward to January 2023 and I have absolutely no hard evidence that Adele will be returning to Aotearoa. But here’s what we do know: she’s set to wrap up her massive Vegas residency that has delighted audiences, critics and TikTok audiences alike (not to mention tickets being flogged for more than $70,000 ). Plus she recently sold out London’s Hyde Park for two nights in a row.

We know that Adele’s music spans generations, meaning she’d be guaranteed three or four (or maybe more) sold-out nights at Eden Park should she make the trek back here. That being said, Adele hinted her 2017 tour would be her last – so it may be a stretch to suggest she’ll return to New Zealand anytime soon. But with her most recent album up for a haul of Grammys, and a back catalogue of hits under her belt, fans continue to wait and hope. /SSL

She’s back – sort of. Rihanna, the mysterious pop star whose star only shines brighter the longer she stays out of the limelight, will finally perform again in 2023. It’s for just one night that will last just 15 minutes during the half-time show at the Super Bowl on February 12, but it’s surely a sign. Those Super Bowl shows tend to be legacy-celebrating affairs, a chance for an artist to elevate themselves to veteran status while running through all their biggest hits (please play ‘Bitch Better Have My Money’ Ri-Ri, we beg you). But it’s a sign that she might finally be returning to music. After such a long absence, that really would be an event. /CS

The new album is finished, the guitars are tuned, the therapist is booked and Metallica are primed, pumped and ready to satisfy metalheads and head out on the road across 2023 and 2024. Multiple nights are already booked for their M72 world tour, where the rock veterans play two nights in every town promising different sets and no repeats at every stop. Their last New Zealand tour was cancelled in 2019 when front man James Hetfield headed back to rehab. Our guess is we’ll see them banging heads together again here very soon, possibly with a few famous friends in tow. / CS

Justin Bieber

“I’m going to take a break from touring for the time being.” Those words came from Justin Bieber in September during an announcement that the Canadian pop star would cancel the rest of his Justice world tour to focus on his health and deal with a recent diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. That meant his New Zealand tour date of December 7 wouldn’t go ahead. Bieber’s never been able to stay off the road for long so our prediction is Bieber fever will hit our shores again in late 2023, or early 2024. You’d better beliebe it (sorry). /CS

The Spice Girls

There are rumours the ‘90s pop idols have locked in the coveted legends slot at Glastonbury this year. After the success of their 2019 UK reunion tour, along with teases that an Australian leg has been in the planning phase, why couldn’t we see the Girls in New Zealand too? The band has also just celebrated the 25th anniversary of their Spiceworld album – the perfect time to cash in on the nostalgia-factor and hit the road once again. /SSL

At his sold-out Spark Arena spectacle in 2017, Drake showed off all the baubles, ripping through his biggest hits backed by pyro, lasers, a fireworks display and an ocean of ball lights hovering over him. All that happened inside the first 10 minutes, making it one hell of a show from the 6 God. Why it hasn’t happened again is a mystery. Our prediction is Drake will be back in 2023, and we think he’ll bring rapper 21 Savage – his sidekick on the recent joint album Her Loss – with him. Besides,  The Daily Mail  already  said it, so it must be true.  /CS

The American singer has a new album due out shortly and has already announced a slew of international stadium dates. Thankfully for us down under, Pink has enjoyed her biggest successes in the southern hemisphere. On her last tour, she sold out about a dozen dates at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena as part of a lengthy Australian tour, and similarly broke records here with six sold-out gigs at Spark Arena. It’s almost certain she’ll be returning to her “second home” of Australia – this time likely with a full-blown stadium show – and I’d put money on her making the trip across the ditch for her New Zealand fans as well. / SSL

Kylie Minogue

The Australian pop icon may not have any new music out, but bear with us. Her incredible 2020 lockdown album Disco never got the dance party justice it deserved despite repeated promises of a live tour. As recently as late last year, rumours were swirling that Minogue would be touring the album – and possibly new music – in 2023. She’s also relocated to Australia for the first time since fleeing for the UK near the start of her music career. And she’s set to headline the Sydney Pride Festival in the coming weeks. Count us in when the princess of pop makes a long-overdue return to New Zealand. /SSL

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The rolling stones.

There are reports out of Australia that promoters have been trying to woo the band back down under as part of their 60th anniversary tour. With that, the possibility of a couple of New Zealand dates increases. They may have recently lost a band member and lead singer Mick Jagger is pushing 80, but can anything ever stop the Stones? /SSL

If the ’90s really are back in fashion, that must make Pearl Jam the hottest act out there. The Seattle grunge survivors haven’t performed in Aotearoa since the last ever Big Day Out in 2014, so they’re long overdue for a visit. But they’ve only played sporadically together over the past few years and have zero shows booked so far in 2023. Our guess is they’re keeping their schedule clear for a major world tour. Jeremy, it seems, may once again speak in class today. Let’s hope it’s at Western Springs, asap. /CS

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Metallica M72 World Tour 2023-2024 Stops At SoFi Stadium On August 25 and 27, 2023

Pre-Sales Begin 9am Local Time November 30th

Today marks the announcement of every Metallica show booked through 2023 and 2024: Presented  worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey (in North America only) and promoted by  Live Nation, Metallica’s M72 world tour will see the band playing two nights in every city it visits—with  each No Repeat Weekend featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups. The M72 tour  will feature a bold new in-the-round stage design that relocates the famed Metallica Snake Pit to center  stage, as well as the I Disappear full-tour pass and the debut of discounted tickets for fans under 16  years of age. Two-day tickets will be on sale Friday, December 2nd at  Ticketmaster.com  and will include  the option of pre-ordering 72 Seasons vinyl and/or CD. Single day tickets will be available beginning  January 20th. For further information including fan club presales, enhanced experiences and more, go to  metallica.com/m72-info . 

Metallica M72 World Tour 2023-2024 will stop at  SoFi Stadium  on  Friday, August 25  with special  guests Pantera and Mammoth WVH, and  Sunday, August 27  with Five Finger Death Punch and Ice  Nine Kills.  

A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to the band’s All Within My Hands foundation.  Founded in 2017, AWMH’s efforts to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who  have supported the band have raised nearly $13 million – providing $5.9 million in grants to career and  technical education programs in the US, over $2.5 million to combat food insecurity, and more than  $3.2 million to disaster relief efforts worldwide. 

Citi is the official card of the M72 Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S.  beginning Wednesday, November 30 th  at 2:00 pm local time until Thursday, December 1 st  at 10:00 pm  local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit   www.citientertainment.com . 

About Live Nation Entertainment 

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of  global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional  information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. 

About SoFi Stadium 

SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is located at Hollywood  Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams  Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in Inglewood, Calif. The 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium is the  largest stadium in the NFL, as well as the first indoor-outdoor stadium. It seats approximately 70,000,  expandable up to 100,000, with more than 260 luxury suites and more than 13,000 premium seats. SoFi  Stadium was host to Super Bowl LVI and will host the College Football National Championship Game in  2023, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium  and sitting under the same roof canopy is the 2.5-acre American Airlines Plaza and the 6,000-seat  YouTube Theater.  

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After a seven-year wait, Metallica has finally released new music.

Their 11th studio album, the 11-track “72 Seasons,” matches the grandiosity, heaviness and attitude of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band’s seminal records from the ’80s and ’90s.

And now you can hear the bombastic “M72” — along with the rest of their many, many headbangers — live on their upcoming 2023-24 tour.

The ‘M72 Tour,’ where James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo and Lars Ulrich will play two nights apiece at stadiums all over North America with no repeats, should easily be one of the hottest tickets of the year.

However, after taking a look at tickets, it appears prices have considerably cooled since the tour was announced in November 2022.

In fact, some tickets for a single night on the tour are now available for as low as $61 before fees on Vivid Seats.

Two-day passes aren’t that much more expensive either — in some states, you’d only spend a little more money going both nights.

Not a bad deal to see the group that brought the world “Enter Sandman,” “Master Of Puppets,” “Nothing Else Matters” and many more stadium anthems live.

Especially when you consider opening acts Pantera, Mammoth WVH, Ice Nine Kills and Five Finger Death Punch will be performing as well on select dates.

Or are you waiting for the inaugural Power Trip Festival where Metallica is slated to co-headline with AC/DC, Guns N Roses, Tool, Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden?

We’ve got all the information you need there too.

Keep reading for all the details — because when it comes to seeing Metallica live, “Nothing Else Matters.”

All prices were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.

Metallica 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar including tour dates, venus and the best prices on single and two-day passes for the ‘M72 Tour’ can be found below.

Note: Two-day passes are in Bold .

(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US Dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout .)

Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. 

They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.

Power Trip Festival

The heaviest festival of the year is coming to Indio, CA this fall.

From Oct. 6-8, Metallica will join forces with AC/DC (performing live for the first time since 2016), Ozzy Osbourne, Tool, Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden at the Empire Polo Grounds.

Need tickets for the three-day extravaganza?

You can pick Power Trip tickets up here .

Huge hard rock tours in 2023

Although no tour this year will rock quite as hard as Metallica’s, many of the biggest names in metal will be on the road these next few months.

Here are just five tours that should turn the volume up all the way up to 11 in the near future.

• Guns N’ Roses

•  Rob Zombie with Alice Cooper

• Mötley Crüe & Def Leppard

• Avenged Sevenfold

•  Disturbed

Want to see who else is touring these next few months? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here .

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