Metallica's 1985 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 had 62 concerts in 1985

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1985
Metallica
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City National Civic San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 29, 1985
Y&T / Metallica / Armored Saint
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Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Sacramento, California, United States
Sep 14, 1985
Metal Hammer Festival 1985
Venom / Metallica / Wishbone Ash / Heavy Pettin / Warlock / Pretty Maids / Tyran Pace / Restless / Running Wild / savage grace
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Freilichtbühne Loreley Saint Goarshausen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Aug 31, 1985
Metallica / Scorpions / Ratt / Y&T / Victory / The Rising Force

Day on the Green 1985

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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Show Duplicates for Aug 31, 1985
Aug 24, 1985
Metallica
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Ruthie's Inn San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 17, 1985
Monsters of Rock
ZZ Top / Marillion / Bon Jovi / Metallica / Ratt / Magnum / Tommy Vance DJ
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Castle Donington Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicates for Aug 17, 1985
Mar 19, 1985
Metallica / Armored Saint
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Starry Night Portland, Oregon, United States
Mar 18, 1985
Metallica / Armored Saint

Metallica

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New York Theatre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 17, 1985
Metallica / Armored Saint
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Moore Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Mar 15, 1985
Metallica
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Kabuki Theater San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 14, 1985
Metallica
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Kabuki Theater San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 13, 1985
Metallica
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The Keystone San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 11, 1985
Metallica / W.A.S.P.

metallica /wasp

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Palace West Theatre Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Mar 10, 1985
Armored Saint / Metallica

Klos & Avalon Attractions Brings You Armored Saint

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Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Mar 09, 1985
Metallica

Metallica @ Hollywood Palladium

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Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Mar 05, 1985
Metallica
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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Mar 04, 1985
Metallica / Armored Saint
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Mar 03, 1985
Metallica / Armored Saint
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Grand Central Station Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Mar 02, 1985
Metallica / Armored Saint

Ride the Lightning

The Big Apple El Paso, Texas, United States
Feb 28, 1985
Metallica / Armored Saint
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Cardi's Houston, Texas, United States

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Metal Hammer Festival 1985
Sep 14, 1985
 Saint Goarshausen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Metal Hammer Festival 1985
Sep 14, 1985
 Saint Goarshausen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Metal Hammer Festival 1985
Sep 14, 1985
 Saint Goarshausen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Metal Hammer Festival 1985
Sep 14, 1985
 Saint Goarshausen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Metallica / W.A.S.P. / Armored Saint on Jan 12, 1985 [132-small]

Metallica / W.A.S.P. / Armored Saint
Jan 12, 1985
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Metallica / Armored Saint / W.A.S.P. on Feb 9, 1985 [690-small]

Metallica / Armored Saint / W.A.S.P.
Feb 9, 1985
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Metallica / Armored Saint on Mar 17, 1985 [090-small]

Metallica / Armored Saint
Mar 17, 1985
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Metallica / W.A.S.P. / Armored Saint on Feb 3, 1985 [513-small]

Metallica / W.A.S.P. / Armored Saint
Feb 3, 1985
 Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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Metallica / W.A.S.P. / Armored Saint on Feb 4, 1985 [515-small]

Metallica / W.A.S.P. / Armored Saint
Feb 4, 1985
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Monsters of Rock on Aug 17, 1985 [082-small]

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Aug 17, 1985
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Scorpions / Ratt / Y&T / Victory / The Rising Force on Aug 31, 1985 [428-small]

Metallica / Scorpions / Ratt / Y&T / Victory / The Rising Force
Aug 31, 1985
 Oakland, California, United States
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Metallica / Scorpions / Ratt / Y&T / Victory / The Rising Force on Aug 31, 1985 [429-small]

Metallica / Scorpions / Ratt / Y&T / Victory / The Rising Force
Aug 31, 1985
 Oakland, California, United States
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Metallica / Armored Saint on Feb 27, 1985 [591-small]

Metallica / Armored Saint
Feb 27, 1985
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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ZZ Top / Marillion / Bon Jovi / Ratt / Metallica / Magnum on Aug 17, 1985 [649-small]

ZZ Top / Marillion / Bon Jovi / Ratt / Metallica / Magnum
Aug 17, 1985
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

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Metal
Hard Rock
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Alternative Metal
Progressive Metal
Speed Metal
Old School Thrash
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Latest Setlist (07/05/2026):

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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. Whiplash
  4. For Whom the Bell Tolls
  5. Ride the Lightning
  6. The Memory Remains
  7. 72 Seasons
  8. Screaming Suicide
  9. Kirk and Rob Doodle
  10. The Day That Never Comes
  11. Wherever I May Roam
  12. The Call of Ktulu
  13. The Unforgiven
  14. Whiskey in the Jar
  15. Blackened
  16. Moth Into Flame
  17. One
  18. Enter Sandman

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 13 concerts
2026 33 concerts
2025 36 concerts
2024 37 concerts
2023 37 concerts
2022 39 concerts
2021 26 concerts
2020 26 concerts
2019 66 concerts
2018 66 concerts
2017 73 concerts
2016 27 concerts
2015 29 concerts
2014 41 concerts
2013 35 concerts
2012 46 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 93 concerts
1995 8 concerts
1994 58 concerts
1993 81 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 59 concerts
1982 31 concerts
1981 1 concert
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