Due April 14, 2023, the band’s forthcoming record delivers 12 tracks totaling over 77 minutes; it is being previewed with the lead single, “Lux Aetna.”
Set to begin just weeks after the album’s release next spring, the “M72” series 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 tour will feature a 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.
"We told you about our new album ‘72 Seasons’, so what’s next now that we’ve escaped the studio? Hit the road, of course! You want a tour, we’ve got a tour... how about two full years worth of shows?!?!,” says Metallica. “Over the past few years, we have been so inspired by the dedication and family/community vibe of the fans who traveled to San Francisco for our recent weekend celebrations, first in 2019 with the two S&M2 shows, followed by last year’s 40th Anniversary shows. On top of that, we had a blast being a part of the 2021 Wimmer Festivals when we played two nights in one city, each with a totally different setlist. With all of that in mind, the M72 tour was born!
"Starting in April of 2023, we’ll be visiting 22 different cities around the world and playing two nights in each city, with each “No Repeat Weekend” show a completely unique experience: Two totally different set lists with two different bands opening the show each night! Purchase a two-day ticket, and you won’t see the same song twice for a total of over 30 songs spanning our 40+ years of being lucky enough to make music. Most of the shows (sorry, not all - we tried!) will be on Fridays and Sundays, so we’ll be sure to have lots of extracurricular events for you to hang with fellow Metallica fans at before the shows kick-off and on the Saturday night in between.
"The M72 tour also launches a completely different look for us in stadiums – we’ll be in the round in the middle of the field. On top of that, the Snake Pit has been relocated to the center of the stage so that fans there will have a complete 360 view of the show. 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 very popular “Black Laminate” is back, now known as the “I Disappear Ticket,” and is the ultimate pass for the fan who wants to run away with us for multiple weekends. Grab one of these and attend every show on your continent or in the world!
"In keeping with the theme of two completely unique shows each weekend, we’re excited to share the stage with different bands each night, including some we have traveled with before and new friends who are joining us for the first time. Signing up for the entire adventure with us are Five Finger Death Punch, Ice Nine Kills, and MammothWVH, and some of you will see Pantera, Architects, Greta Van Fleet, or Volbeat, depending on the shows you attend. All the details are in the listing of dates below and on the individual show pages.
"Two-day discounted tickets will be on sale Friday, December 2, for all shows. Fan Club presales start early on Wednesday, November 30, with various other presales beginning later that day and throughout the week. If you cannot join us for the entire weekend, single-day tickets will be available starting January 20, 2023.
"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.
"We cannot wait to embark on this new adventure, play some new music, and spend our weekends in ’23 and ’24 with YOU!"
Get your copy of the new single "Lux AEterna" here.
Metallica
M72 world tour
2023-2024
Apr 27 2023 - Amsterdam NL @ Johan Cruijff Arena
Apr 29 2023 - Amsterdam NL @ Johan Cruijff Arena
May 17 2023 - Paris FR @ Stade de France
May 19 2023 - Paris FR @ Stade de France
May 26 2023 - Hamburg DE @ Volksparkstadion
May 28 2023 - Hamburg DE @ Volksparkstadion
Jun 16 2023 - Gothenburg SE @ Ullevi Stadium
Jun 18 2023 - Gothenburg SE @ Ullevi Stadium
Aug 04 2023 - East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
Aug 06 2023 - East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
Aug 11 2023 - Montreal, QC @ Stade Olympique
Aug 13 2023 - Montreal, QC @ Stade Olympique
Aug 18 2023 - Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium
Aug 20 2023 - Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium
Aug 25 2023 - Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium
Aug 27 2023 - Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium
Sep 01 2023 - Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium
Sep 03 2023 - Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium
Nov 03 2023 - St. Louis, MO @ The Dome at America’s Center
Nov 05 2023 - St. Louis, MO @ The Dome at America’s Center
Nov 10 2023 - Detroit, MI @ Ford Field
Nov 12 2023 - Detroit, MI @ Ford Field
May 24 2024 - Munich DE @ Olympiastadion
May 26 2024 - Munich DE @ Olympiastadion
Jun 07 2024 - Helsinki FI @ Olympic Stadium
Jun 09 2024 - Helsinki FI @ Olympic Stadium
Jun 14 2024 - Copenhagen DK @ Parken Stadium
Jun 16 2024 - Copenhagen DK @ Parken Stadium
Jul 05 2024 - Warsaw PL @ PGE Narodowy
Jul 07 2024 - Warsaw PL @ PGE Narodowy
Jul 12 2024 - Madrid ES @ Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano
Jul 14 2024 - Madrid ES @- Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano
Aug 02 2024 - Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium
Aug 04 2024 - Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium
Aug 09 2024 - Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
Aug 11 2024 - Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
Aug 16 2024 - Minneapolis, MN @ US Bank Stadium
Aug 18 2024 - Minneapolis, MN @ US Bank Stadium
Aug 23 2024 - Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium
Aug 25 2024 - Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium
Aug 30 2024 - Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field
Sep 01 2024 - Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field
Sep 20 2024 - Mexico City MX @ Foro Sol
Sep 22 2024 - Mexico City MX @ Foro Sol
Sep 27 2024 - Mexico City MX @ Foro Sol
Sep 29 2024 - Mexico City MX @ Foro Sol
See also:
Metallica stream lead single from new album 72 Seasons
Metallica to livestream Helping Hands benefit concert
Metallica share Megaforce tribute performance of The Call Of Ktulu
Metallica share rare Blitzkrieg performance
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