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METALLICA: M72 WORLD TOUR
Don’t miss your chance to see Metallica live in 2026.
Pioneering LA Quartet Who Took Thrash Metal into the Mainstream
With ferocious tempos, precision riffing and lightning-fast aggression, Metallica have spent more than forty years leading the charge as thrash metal’s most iconic and influential force.
When it comes to heavy music legends, few names command the reverence that Metallica does. Emerging from the fertile chaos of LA’s underground metal scene in the early 1980s, the band didn’t just shape thrash metal—they redefined the mainstream’s understanding of what heavy music could be.
From their breakneck debut Kill ‘Em All to the genre-defining Master of Puppets and the cultural phenomenon that is The Black Album, Metallica have constantly evolved without compromising their roots. Blending razor-sharp riffs with biting social commentary, each era of the band tells a new chapter in a relentless story of ambition, innovation, and pure sonic power.
As one of thrash’s legendary ‘Big Four’ alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, Metallica’s influence can be felt across generations of artists and fans. Whether through the bluesy grit of Load, the catharsis of Death Magnetic, or the introspective power of 2023’s 72 Seasons, they continue to push boundaries while staying unmistakably Metallica.
In 2025, the band announced their much-anticipated Metallica: M72 World Tour, which includes massive UK dates scheduled for June and July 2026.
Must-Watch Metallica Moments
Relive some of Metallica’s most iconic tracks with these legendary performances:
Nothing Else Matters
A tender ballad that showcased the band’s musical versatility and global appeal.
Enter Sandman
The ultimate stadium anthem—dark, dynamic, and unforgettable.
One
A haunting narrative brought to life with explosive crescendos and blistering solos.
The Unforgiven
A brooding masterpiece, marrying melody and melancholy.
Whiskey in the Jar
Their electrifying take on the Irish folk classic—equal parts grit and groove.
Sad But True
A crushing, heavy-hitting track that lives up to its name.
About Metallica
Metallica are not just a band—they’re a movement. With James Hetfield’s iconic vocals and riffs, Kirk Hammett’s soaring solos, Lars Ulrich’s relentless drumming, and Robert Trujillo’s thunderous basslines, their legacy is etched into the very DNA of metal.
Whether headlining festivals, redefining albums, or delivering setlists with no repeated songs across back-to-back shows—as they famously did during Download Festival 2023—Metallica remain peerless in their scope and ambition.
Their journey is far from over. As they gear up for the M72 World Tour, fans around the globe prepare once more to witness a band that continues to evolve, energize, and electrify.
Don’t miss your chance to see Metallica live in 2026. Tickets go on general sale on 30 May at 10 AM, on Ticketmaster.gr
Fan Club Presale—Tuesday, 27 May
• Legacy Members: 9:00 AM
• Fifth Members: 11:00 AM
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