Metallica Concert History

Metallica is an American heavy metal and thrash metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich...

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Metallica / Ice Nine Kills / Five Finger Death Punch
Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
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Sep 27, 2024
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Metallica / Greta Van Fleet / Mammoth WVH Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
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Sep 22, 2024
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Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills
Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
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Sep 20, 2024
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Metallica / Greta Van Fleet / Mammoth WVH Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
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Sep 01, 2024
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Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills
Lumen Field Seattle, Washington, United States
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Aug 30, 2024
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Metallica / Pantera / Mammoth WVH
Lumen Field Seattle, Washington, United States
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Aug 25, 2024
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Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills
Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Aug 23, 2024
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Metallica / Pantera / Mammoth WVH
Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Aug 18, 2024
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Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills
U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Aug 16, 2024
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Metallica / Pantera / Mammoth WVH
U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Aug 11, 2024
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Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills
Soldier Field Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 09, 2024
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Metallica / Pantera / Mammoth WVH
Soldier Field Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 04, 2024
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Metallica / Ice Nine Kills / Five Finger Death Punch
Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States
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Aug 02, 2024
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Metallica / Pantera / Mammoth WVH
Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States
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Jul 14, 2024
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Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills
Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Jul 12, 2024
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Metallica / Architects / Mammoth WVH
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Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Jul 07, 2024
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Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills
PGE Narodowy Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland
Jul 05, 2024
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Metallica / Architects / Mammoth WVH
PGE Narodowy Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland
Jun 16, 2024
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Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills
Parken Stadium Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
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Jun 14, 2024
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Metallica / Architects / Mammoth WVH
Parken Stadium Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
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Apr 13, 2010
 Fornebu, Oslo, Norway
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 Fornebu, Oslo, Norway
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May 02, 2018
 Fornebu, Oslo, Norway
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May 23, 2012
 Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Metallica on Dec 19, 2021 [359-small]

Metallica
Dec 19, 2021
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Metallica / COC on May 28, 1997 [472-small]

Metallica / COC
May 28, 1997
 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Metallica 40th Anniversary  on Dec 19, 2021 [604-small]

Metallica 40th Anniversary
Dec 19, 2021
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Metallica 40th Anniversary  on Dec 19, 2021 [605-small]

Metallica 40th Anniversary
Dec 19, 2021
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Metallica 40th Anniversary
Dec 19, 2021
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Metallica / Megadeth / Suicidal Tendencies on Jun 12, 1993 [668-small]

Metallica / Megadeth / Suicidal Tendencies
Jun 12, 1993
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Metallica / Avenged Sevenfold / Volbeat on Jul 5, 2017 [224-small]

Metallica / Avenged Sevenfold / Volbeat
Jul 05, 2017
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Welcome to Rockville 2021: Day 2 on Nov 12, 2021 [289-small]

Welcome to Rockville 2021: Day 2
Nov 12, 2021
 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
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Welcome to Rockville 2021: Day 4 on Nov 14, 2021 [291-small]

Welcome to Rockville 2021: Day 4
Nov 14, 2021
 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
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Metallica on Nov 8, 1992 [549-small]

Metallica
Nov 08, 1992
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Metallica / Megadeth / Suicidal Tendencies on Jun 12, 1993 [550-small]

Metallica / Megadeth / Suicidal Tendencies
Jun 12, 1993
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Hammerfest 2011 on Mar 17, 2011 [133-small]

Hammerfest 2011
Mar 17, 2011 - Mar 19, 2011
 Prestatyn, Wales, United Kingdom
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2024 24 concerts
2023 26 concerts
2022 36 concerts
2021 20 concerts
2020 18 concerts
2019 61 concerts
2018 63 concerts
2017 70 concerts
2016 21 concerts
2015 25 concerts
2014 42 concerts
2013 30 concerts
2012 44 concerts
2011 25 concerts
2010 68 concerts
2009 109 concerts
2008 63 concerts
2007 16 concerts
2006 21 concerts
2005 3 concerts
2004 122 concerts
2003 75 concerts
2002 2 concerts
2001 2 concerts
2000 31 concerts
1999 54 concerts
1998 75 concerts
1997 98 concerts
1996 81 concerts
1995 6 concerts
1994 57 concerts
1993 75 concerts
1992 175 concerts
1991 61 concerts
1990 14 concerts
1989 138 concerts
1988 102 concerts
1987 22 concerts
1986 133 concerts
1985 53 concerts
1984 42 concerts
1983 41 concerts
1982 20 concerts
1981 1 concert
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Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ)


Where is Metallica from?

Metallica was formed by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist James Hetfield in Los Angeles, California, on October 28, 1981 but has been based out of San Francisco for most of it’s career. Their first full-length album Kill ‘Em All was recorded in Rochester, New York and released in 1983.

What genre is Metallica?

Metallica is considered one of the founding thrash metal bands alongside Anthrax, Megadeth, and Slayer. However, after the 1980s, much of their music became much more mainstream with softer hits “Enter Sandman” and “The Unforgiven” from 1991’s Metallica (also called The Black Album). Nonetheless, their subsequent albums like St. Anger and the titular single provide a heavy dose of in-your-face thrash and speed metal.

When was Metallica formed?

Metallica was officially formed on October 28, 1981, five months after Lars Ulrich put an advertisement in the newspaper reading, “Drummer looking for other metal musicians to jam with Tygers of Pan Tang, Diamond Head, and Iron Maiden.” James Hetfield and Ulrich were the first two members with Dave Mustaine and Cliff Ron McGovney joining later that year.

Who are the members of Metallica?

Drummer Lars Ulrich, bassist Ron McGovney, lead vocalist James Hefield, and lead guitarist Dave Mustaine were the founding members of Metallica in 1981. McGovney was replaced by Cliff Burton the following year while Jason Newsted replaced Burton after his death. Newsted then left in 2001 to be replaced by Bob Rock and then Robert Trujilo while Mustaine was fired from the band in 1981 and replaced by Kirk Hammett in 1983.

Why did Jason Newsted leave Metallica?

Jason Newstead left Metallica on January 17, 2001 citing “private and personal reason.” He also mentioned that he felt that he didn’t have enough creative input in the band while cited neck and back injuries due to years of headbanging as a reason for his departure. At a concert in 1992, he suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns due to faulty pyrotechnics.

Why was Dave Mustaine kicked out of Metallica?

Although a talented member of the band, Dave Mustaine’s tenure in Metallica was short-lived. He was ejected from the band on April 11, 1983, because of his drug abuse, alcoholism, and constant fighting with his band mates James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Nonetheless, he still went on to form Megadeth, another founding thrash metal act.

Who died in Metallica and how?

Former Metallica bassist Cliff Burton was only 24 years old when he died in a tragic bus crash on September 27, 1986. He was sleeping on his bunk bed without safety restraints when the bus hit a patch of black ice. He was thrown into the bus window, which crashed on top of him.

How much is Metallica worth?

In 2019, Metallica was listed Forbes as one of the “World’s Most High-Paid Celebrities,” with a total net worth of $900 million. The individual net worth of the band’s current members is supposedly:

  1. James Hetfield: $300 million
  2. Lars Ulrich: $350 million
  3. Kirk Hammett: $210 million
  4. Robert Trujillo: $30 million

What is the Metallica Blacklist?

The Metallica Blacklist is an album that celebrates the influence of Metallica in the music industry. The album has 12 songs with 53 artists from various genres, generations, cultures, and continents. All profits are donated to the choice foundations of all artists and Metallica’s own foundation, All Within My Hands. It was released digitally on September 10, 2021 with vinyl and CD versions out on October 1, 2021.

How old are the members of Metallica?

All of the former and current members of Metallica are roughly around the same age. Robert Trujilo is the youngest currently living member at 58 years old while Dave Mustaine, who was fired from the band in 1983, is 61 year old. James Hetfield is 59, Lars Ulrich is 59, and Kirk Hammett is 60.

How many concerts has Metallica had?

Metallica has had 2,265 concerts.

What genre is Metallica?

Metallica is most often considered to be Rock, United States, Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Alternative Metal, Thrash Metal, Progressive Metal, Speed Metal, Old School Thrash, Political, Angry, and Virtuoso.

When is the next Metallica concert?

The next Metallica concert is on April 27, 2023 at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. The bands performing are: Metallica / Architects / Mammoth WVH.

When was the last Metallica concert?

The last Metallica concert was on December 16, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, United States. The bands that performed were: Metallica / Greta Van Fleet.

What songs does Metallica play live?

The songs that Metallica performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the December 16, 2022 concert at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, United States:

  1. Blackened
  2. The Unforgiven
  3. Borderline
  4. It's Killing Me
  5. Whiskey in the Jar
  6. The Call of Ktulu
  7. Harvester of Sorrow
  8. Holier Than Thou
  9. All Within My Hands
  10. Creeping Death
  11. Enter Sandman
  12. Lux Æterna
  13. Nothing Else Matters
  14. Seek & Destroy
  15. The Unforgiven III