Metallica Concert History

Metallica is one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history, often acknowledged as one of the "Big Four of Thrash" alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Formed in 1981, Metallica experienced quick success, opening for Saxon at the Whiskey a Go Go on March 27, 1982. Between 1983 and 1984, they launched their first national tour in the US in support of their debut album "Kill "Em All" with the "Bang That Head That Doesn't Bang" European tour following several months later. In 1985, the band commenced on its first international tour in support of its sophomore album "Ride the Lighting." Over the next several decades, Metallica embarked on dozens of other tours across the world, with the "M72 Tour", the band's 39th, taking place between 2023 and 2025 in support of the band's 11th studio album "72 Seasons."

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Metallica Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027)

8 Anniversaries for October 27th
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Jun 19, 2027
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Rice–Eccles Stadium, University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Jun 15, 2027
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Huntington Bank Field Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Jun 12, 2027
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M72 World Tour

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Camp Randall Stadium Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 08, 2027
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Highmark Stadium Orchard Park, New York, United States
Jun 05, 2027
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Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jun 02, 2027
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Carter-Finley Stadium, North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
May 29, 2027
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M72 World Tour

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GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, Missouri, United States
May 26, 2027
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Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
May 22, 2027
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Alamodome San Antonio, Texas, United States
May 18, 2027
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Sun Bowl Stadium, University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas, United States
May 16, 2027
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Sun Bowl Stadium, University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas, United States
May 13, 2027
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M72 World Tour

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Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, California, United States
May 08, 2027
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M72 World Tour-In The Round At The 50 Yard Line

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BC Place Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 13, 2027
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Life Burns Faster

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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 11, 2027
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 06, 2027
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 04, 2027
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 27, 2027
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 25, 2027
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 20, 2027
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Revolver Golden Gods Awards 2013
May 2, 2013
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Revolver Golden Gods Awards 2013
May 2, 2013
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apr 23, 2011
 Indio, California, United States
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Jun 17, 2022
 Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands
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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose on Jun 28, 2026 [875-small]

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Jun 28, 2026
 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Jun 28, 2026
 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Limp Bizkit / Linkin Park / Deftones / Mudvayne on Jul 27, 2003 [635-small]

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Jul 27, 2003
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Mar 25, 2009
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 8, 2007
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Kyuss on Apr 3, 1993 [818-small]

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Apr 3, 1993
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Metallica on Apr 16, 1992 [813-small]

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Apr 16, 1992
 Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Metallica / Mortal Sin on May 4, 1989 [735-small]

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May 4, 1989
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Genres:

Rock
United States
Metal
Hard Rock
Thrash Metal
Heavy Metal
Alternative Metal
Progressive Metal
Speed Metal
Political
Old School Thrash
Virtuoso
Angry
Bases De Freestyle
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Latest Setlist (10/24/2026):

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  1. It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)
  2. The Ecstasy of Gold
  3. Blackened
  4. Fuel
  5. Leper Messiah
  6. Devil's Dance
  7. 72 Seasons
  8. King Nothing
  9. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
  10. The Outlaw Torn
  11. Kirk and Rob Doodle
  12. The Unforgiven
  13. The Call of Ktulu
  14. Hardwired
  15. Whiskey in the Jar
  16. For Whom the Bell Tolls
  17. One
  18. Enter Sandman

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 26 concerts
2026 34 concerts
2025 36 concerts
2024 37 concerts
2023 38 concerts
2022 39 concerts
2021 26 concerts
2020 26 concerts
2019 66 concerts
2018 66 concerts
2017 74 concerts
2016 28 concerts
2015 29 concerts
2014 41 concerts
2013 35 concerts
2012 45 concerts
2011 25 concerts
2010 69 concerts
2009 113 concerts
2008 68 concerts
2007 18 concerts
2006 22 concerts
2005 3 concerts
2004 124 concerts
2003 81 concerts
2002 3 concerts
2001 3 concerts
2000 33 concerts
1999 58 concerts
1998 76 concerts
1997 102 concerts
1996 94 concerts
1995 8 concerts
1994 58 concerts
1993 82 concerts
1992 176 concerts
1991 66 concerts
1990 15 concerts
1989 161 concerts
1988 102 concerts
1987 31 concerts
1986 142 concerts
1985 62 concerts
1984 58 concerts
1983 60 concerts
1982 31 concerts
1981 1 concert
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