It’s been more than a decade since Metallica last tore through Australia and New Zealand, but the drought finally breaks this November. The band’s M72 World Tour is locked in for a six-date stadium run, bringing the kind of bone-rattling, high-voltage show only Metallica can deliver. Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland are all on the hit list, each set to host two hours of unrelenting metal chaos.
They won’t be coming alone. Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies will be in tow, ensuring the amps are smoking well before James Hetfield steps up to the mic. It’s a support bill that’s built for impact, designed to keep adrenaline levels peaking from the moment the gates open.
This isn’t just another tour. Metallica’s in-the-round stage will sit dead centre in each stadium, with the iconic Snake Pit snaking out into the crowd. The setlist will span their entire career, backed by pyrotechnics, walls of light, and the roar of tens of thousands of voices screaming along to “Master of Puppets.” For those looking to go all in, VIP upgrades range from stage tours and early entry to an all-access Black Box lounge. The most committed fans can grab the “I Disappear” pass, granting entry to every single show on the Australian and New Zealand leg.
It’s been a long road back. The band last played here in 2013, with a planned 2019 tour cancelled and pandemic delays keeping fans waiting even longer. That’s all about to change. Tickets go on sale Monday, 4 November 2024, at midday local time, with fan club pre-sales in the days before. For some, it will be the first chance to see Metallica live; for others, a long-overdue reunion. Either way, this is shaping up to be the loudest, heaviest, and most unforgettable stadium experience of the year.
METALLICA M72 WORLD TOUR – AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND 2025
Nov 1 Perth, WA – Optus Stadium
Nov 5 Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Oval
Nov 8 Melbourne, VIC – Marvel Stadium
Nov 12 Brisbane, QLD – Suncorp Stadium
Nov 15 Sydney, NSW – Accor Stadium
Nov 19 Auckland, NZ – Eden Park
