
If you don't get tickets to the 2025 Metallica tour, we'll dub you "unforgiven." Totally kidding, but you'll be missing out on seeing one of the greatest metal bands ever to perform. We've had the opportunity to experience Metallica in the mosh pit, and it truly was an energetic and explosive show. Find out how you can experience seeing them live, too! Here's everything to know, including opening acts, when Metallica goes on stage and how to get the best Metallica tickets.
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All the Deets on the Metallica Tour 2025
The heavy metal band has been grinding away for over 40 years, with hits such as "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "Fade to Black," "Enter Sandman," "Nothing Else Matters," "Until it Sleeps," "One" and "Master of Puppets." Metallica has won eight Grammy Awards and has sold over 125 million albums worldwide.
The "M72 World Tour" takes place continues through June 2025. It follows the release of the album (and title track) "72 Seasons."
If you've never seen Metallica play live, choose your ticket wisely. If you want to be in the mosh pit, the floor is the place for you. The energy can vary per show, but we saw people linking arms, marching around and going pretty hard. The fans are generally nice, though, and will pick you up if they knock you down. If that is not for you, a seat it is.
Setlist
OK, get this. You just might have to purchase two nights of Metallica to hear your favorite Metallica songs played live. If you are a huge fan who wants to go both nights, get the 2-Day Pass at a location to save money. You'll get a total of over 30 songs spanning over 40 years.
The "M72 World Tour" has Metallica playing two nights in every city on their tour docket. And each night has a completely different setlist and opening acts. It's a "No Repeat Weekend," in the round. The stage is in the middle with the crowd surrounding it.
The setlist varies per night. Show openers may include:
- "Creeping Death"
- "Whiplash"
- "For Whom the Bell Tolls"
- "Orion"
- "The Call of Ktulu"
Show closers are typically:
- "Master of Puppets"
- "Enter Sandman"
Here's a sample Friday setlist (may vary):
- "Orion"
- "For Whom the Bell Tolls"
- "Holier Than Thou"
- "King Nothing"
- "Lux Aeterna"
- "Screaming Suicide"
- "Fade to Black"
- "Sleepwalk My Life Away"
- "Nothing Else Matters"
- "Sad But True"
- "The Day That Never Comes"
- "Ride the Lightning"
- "Battery"
- "Fuel"
- "Seek & Destroy"
- "Master of Puppets"
Here's a sample Sunday setlist (may vary):
- "The Call of Ktulu"
- "Creeping Death"
- "Leper Messiah"
- "Until It Sleeps"
- "72 Seasons"
- "If Darkness Had a Son"
- "Welcome Home" (Sanitarium)
- "You Must Burn!"
- "The Unforgiven"
- "Wherever I May Roam"
- "Harvester of Sorrow"
- "Moth Into Flame"
- "Fight Fire with Fire"
- "Whiskey in the Jar” (traditional cover)
- "One"
- "Enter Sandman"
The Metallica Tour Opening Acts
Metallica rotates its opening acts, which may include Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera, Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills. Metallica plays two nights in each city and has different opening acts for each show in that city. Two different bands may open each show.
When Does Metallica Go on Stage?
People always when to know when does Metallica go on stage. The concert starts at 6 p.m. The time Metallica goes on stage may vary based on the opening acts. After two opening acts, which each play for about an hour, Metallica usually takes the stage about 8:30 to 9 p.m. Metallica plays for about two hours.
Metallica Tour 2025 Tickets
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Get your Metallica Tour tickets from Undercover Tourist. You can purchase just one night or the 2-Day Pass for each location. Save money on a 2-Day Pass vs. buying two separate tickets. The setlists and opening acts vary for each show in a city. You can trust Undercover Tourist for guaranteed tickets.
Upcoming Metallica Tour 2025 Dates
Most tour dates are two days in each city:
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera Saturday, Apr. 19, 2025, 6:00pm - JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY
- Metallica - 2 Day Pass (5/1 - 5/3) Thursday, May. 1, 2025, 4:59pm - Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera - Thursday Thursday, May. 1, 2025, 6:00pm - Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
- Metallica, Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills - Saturday Saturday, May. 3, 2025, 6:00pm - Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera Wednesday, May. 7, 2025, 6:00pm - Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
- Metallica - 2 Day Pass (5/23 - 5/25) Friday, May. 23, 2025, Time TBD - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- Metallica, Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills - Friday Friday, May. 23, 2025, 6:00pm - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera - Sunday Sunday, May. 25, 2025, 6:00pm - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera Wednesday, May. 28, 2025, 6:00pm - Commanders Field, Landover, MD
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera Saturday, May. 31, 2025, 6:00pm - Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera Tuesday, Jun. 3, 2025, 6:00pm - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- Metallica - 2 Day Pass (6/6 - 6/8) Friday, Jun. 6, 2025, Time TBD - Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- Metallica, Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills - Friday Friday, Jun. 6, 2025, 6:00pm - Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera - Sunday Sunday, Jun. 8, 2025, 6:00pm - Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera Saturday, Jun. 14, 2025, 6:00pm - NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
- Metallica - 2 Day Pass (6/20 and 6/22) Friday, Jun. 20, 2025, 4:59pm - Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
- Metallica, Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills - Friday Friday, Jun. 20, 2025, 5:00pm - Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera - Sunday Sunday, Jun. 22, 2025, 6:00pm - Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
- Metallica - 2 Day Pass (6/27 - 6/29) Friday, Jun. 27, 2025, 4:59pm - Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
- Metallica, Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills - Friday Friday, Jun. 27, 2025, 6:00pm - Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
- Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera - Sunday Sunday, Jun. 29, 2025, 6:00pm - Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
For all dates and opening acts by date, visit our Metallica page. The tour ends June 29 in Denver, CO.
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