Metallica's 1990 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 15 concerts in 1990

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 20, 1990
Judas Priest / Metallica / Testament / Megadeth
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Miami Arena Miami, Florida, United States
Nov 09, 1990
Motörhead / Guns N' Roses / Faith No More / Masters of Reality / Megadeth / Metallica

R.I.P. Party

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Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 30, 1990
Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes
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Silver Stadium Rochester, New York, United States
Jun 29, 1990
Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes

Tour 1990

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CNE Grandstand Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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May 29, 1990
Metallica
May 26, 1990
Metallica / Warrior Soul

Metallica - Damaged Justice Tour

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SECC Glasgow Hall 4 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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May 25, 1990
Metallica / Warrior Soul

Metallica

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NEC Arena Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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May 23, 1990
Metallica / Warrior Soul
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Wembley Arena London, England, United Kingdom
May 21, 1990
Dio / Metallica / Warrior Soul / Bonham
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Accor Arena Paris, Île-de-France, France
May 20, 1990
Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul
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Groenoordhallen Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
May 19, 1990
Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul / Mephisto

Metallica / Dio / Bonham

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Messehalle Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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May 17, 1990
Dio / Metallica / Warrior Soul / Bonham
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Westfalenhalle Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
May 16, 1990
Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul

Metallica: Tour 1990 is an interim mini-tour / Dio: Lock Up the Wolves tour

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Ijsselhallen Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
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May 11, 1990
Metallica
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Marquee Club - Charing Cross Road London, England, United Kingdom
Jan 09, 1990
U2 / Metallica / Korn / Audioslave / Coldplay / Megadeth / Iron Maiden / La Ley / Mana / La Oreja de Van Gogh / Paul McCartney / Camila / Rio Roma / OV7, Kabah / Ha*Ash / Los Angeles Azules
Audioslave / Coldplay / Ha*Ash / Maná / Metallica / Kabah / Korn / Los Angeles Azules / Megadeth / OV7 / La Ley / Río Roma / Camila / La Oreja de Van Gogh / Iron Maiden / U2 / Paul McCartney
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Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul
May 16, 1990
 Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
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Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul
May 16, 1990
 Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
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Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul on May 16, 1990 [109-small]

Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul
May 16, 1990
 Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
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Metallica / Warrior Soul on May 25, 1990 [815-small]

Metallica / Warrior Soul
May 25, 1990
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Warrior Soul on May 25, 1990 [149-small]

Metallica / Warrior Soul
May 25, 1990
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Warrior Soul on May 25, 1990 [515-small]

Metallica / Warrior Soul
May 25, 1990
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes on Jun 29, 1990 [545-small]

Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes
Jun 29, 1990
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul on May 20, 1990 [731-small]

Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul
May 20, 1990
 Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
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Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul on May 19, 1990 [613-small]

Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul
May 19, 1990
 Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes on Jun 30, 1990 [546-small]

Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes
Jun 30, 1990
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul on May 19, 1990 [668-small]

Metallica / Dio / Bonham / Warrior Soul
May 19, 1990
 Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes on Jun 30, 1990 [737-small]

Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes
Jun 30, 1990
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes on Jun 30, 1990 [713-small]

Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes
Jun 30, 1990
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes on Jun 30, 1990 [581-small]

Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes
Jun 30, 1990
 Rochester, New York, United States
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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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