Metallica M72 World Tour 2025: Tour Latest Updates

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Metallica M72 World Tour 2025: Metallica’s eleventh studio album,, 72 Seasons, was released on April 14, 2023, and the M72 World Tour is ongoing. A tour was announced on November 28, 2022, following the release of the album’s first song, “Lux Æterna.” The tour began in Amsterdam on April 27, 2023 and ended in Auckland on November 19, 2025. The tour has two or more performances in most towns and an improved stage design that moves the “Snake Pit” to the center.

Metallica M72 World Tour
Metallica M72 World Tour

Metallica M72 World Tour 2025

  • 🗺 ⁣Locations: Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania
  • 🎵 Associated Album: 72 Seasons
  • 📅 ⁣Start Date: April 27, 2023
  • 📅 ⁣End Date: November 19, 2025
  • 🎟 ⁣Total Shows: 80
  • 💰 ⁣Box Office: $305.2 million (from 43 shows)
  • 👥 ⁣Total Attendance: 3+ million

Supporting Acts:

  • Architects
  • Mammoth WVH
  • Floor Jansen
  • Ice Nine Kills
  • Epica
  • Five Finger Death Punch
  • Volbeat
  • Pantera
  • Suicidal Tendencies
  • Greta Van Fleet
  • Limp Bizkit
  • Evanescence

Concert Chronology:

  • Previous: 2021–2022 Tours
  • Current: M72 World Tour (2023–2025)

Metallica M72 World Tour Dates: 2025 Tour Schedule

Here is the complete schedule and tour details:

North America

  • April 19 – Syracuse, NY, USA – JMA Wireless Dome (Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies)

  • April 24 – Toronto, Canada – Rogers Centre

  • April 26 – Toronto, Canada – Rogers Centre (Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills)

  • May 1 – Nashville, TN, USA – Nissan Stadium (Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies)

  • May 3—Nashville, TN, USA—Nissan Stadium (Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills)

  • May 7 – Blacksburg, VA, USA – Lane Stadium (Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies)

  • May 9 & 11 – Columbus, OH, USA – Historic Crew Stadium

  • May 23 – Philadelphia, PA, USA – Lincoln Financial Field (Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills)

  • May 25 – Philadelphia, PA, USA – Lincoln Financial Field (Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies)

  • May 28 – Landover, MD, USA – Northwest Stadium

  • May 31 – Charlotte, NC, USA – Bank of America Stadium

  • June 3 – Atlanta, GA, USA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  • June 6 – Tampa, FL, USA – Raymond James Stadium (Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills)

  • June 8 – Tampa, FL, USA – Raymond James Stadium (Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies)

  • June 14 – Houston, TX, USA – NRG Stadium

  • June 20 – Santa Clara, CA, USA – Levi’s Stadium (Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills)

  • June 22 – Santa Clara, CA, USA – Levi’s Stadium (Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies)

  • June 27 – Denver, CO, USA – Empower Field at Mile High (Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills)

  • June 29 – Denver, CO, USA – Empower Field at Mile High (Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies)

Australia & New Zealand

  • November 1—Perth, Australia—Optus Stadium (Evanescence, Suicidal Tendencies)

  • November 5—Adelaide, Australia—Adelaide Oval

  • November 8—Melbourne, Australia—Marvel Stadium

  • November 12—Brisbane, Australia—Suncorp Stadium

  • November 15 – Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium

  • November 19 – Auckland, New Zealand – Eden Park

Metallica M72 World Tour Setlist

(Average show structure – 16–18 songs per night)

Main Set:

  1. “Creeping Death”
  2. “Harvester of Sorrow”
  3. “72 Seasons” (new album opener)
  4. “Lux Æterna” (from 72 Seasons)
  5. “Fade to Black”
  6. “Sanitarium (Welcome Home)”
  7. “If Darkness Had a Son” (from 72 Seasons)
  8. “The Day That Never Comes”
  9. “The Memory Remains” (with crowd singalong)
  10. “Moth Into Flame”

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Mid-Set Highlights (Rotating Tracks):

  • “Ride the Lightning”
  • “King Nothing”
  • “Wherever I May Roam”
  • “The Unforgiven” (acoustic intro at some shows)
  • “Room of Mirrors” (72 Seasons deep cut)

Encore:

  1. “Sad but True”
  2. “One” (with pyro/visuals)
  3. “Master of Puppets” (full-length version)
  4. “Whiplash” (occasionally swapped with “Battery”)
  5. “Enter Sandman” (closer, with extended outro)

Special Notes:

  • No Repeat Weekend: For two-show cities, Metallica plays two entirely different setlists (Night 1 vs. Night 2).
  • Deep Cuts: Rare tracks like “Disposable Heroes” or “The Outlaw Torn” appear occasionally.
  • Covers: “Whiskey in the Jar” (Thin Lizzy) or “Am I Evil?” (Diamond Head) are sometimes included.

FAQs: Metallica M72 World Tour

Q1: What is the name of Metallica’s current tour?

A1: The band is headlining the “M72 World Tour,” supporting their latest album, 72 Seasons.

Q2: Where is the tour taking place?

A2: The global tour spans:

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Oceania
Q3: When did the tour start, and when will it end?

A3: The tour began on April 27, 2023, and concludes on November 19, 2025.

Q4: How many shows and legs are included?

A4: There will be 80 shows across 7 legs.

Q5: Who are the supporting acts?

A5: The tour features a rotating lineup of special guests, including:

  • Five Finger Death Punch
  • Pantera
  • Ice Nine Kills
  • Volbeat
  • Greta Van Fleet
  • Limp Bizkit
  • Evanescence
  • Architects
  • Mammoth WVH
  • Floor Jansen
  • Epica
  • Suicidal Tendencies
Q6: What was the previous tour?

A6: This follows Metallica’s 2021–2022 tours, including festival appearances and limited shows.

Q7: How successful has the tour been?

A7: As of now:

  • 3+ million attendees
  • $305.2 million gross (from 43 reported shows)
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