Metallica Announces M72 World Tour Dates and New Album Details
Metallica has announced the ambitious M72 World Tour, a two-part concert series that brings the band to Spain with back-to-back shows in Madrid. The gigs, set for the same city on consecutive nights, will showcase a full and varied set list while highlighting the band’s upcoming release. The tour promises a high-energy experience for fans across North America and Europe as the band revisits landmark hits alongside tracks from their new album.
The group’s forthcoming album, 72 Seasons, features a dozen tracks and is positioned as a major milestone in the band’s career. The release marks a six-year interval since their previous studio effort, with the album primed to make a bold statement in the metal and hard rock landscape. A first listen to the project has been teased with new music that fans can stream on major platforms, signaling a powerful new chapter for the band.
Lux Eterna stands as the inaugural preview from the album, a track created with the collaboration of Greg Fidelman and the duo Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield. It is available across digital platforms, giving listeners a glimpse of the band’s evolved sound and the energy that fans can expect in live performances.
In Madrid, the M72 set will feature a robust collection that includes titles such as 72 Seasons, Shadows Follow, Screaming Suicide, My Sleepwalking Life Is Away, You Must Burn, The Crown of Barbed Wire, In Search of the Light, If Darkness Had a Son, Has He Gone Too Far, Room of Mirrors, and Inamorata. The sequencing and pacing are designed to deliver a dynamic journey through the band’s catalog while spotlighting the new material.
To bring these two evenings to life, Metallica will pair each show with distinctive opening acts. In Madrid, Architects and Mammoth WVH will perform on the first night, while Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills will open on the second night, creating distinct concert experiences for attendees across the two dates.
Ticketing details outline a limited number of daily tickets and two-day season passes, with access primarily through Live Nation. A pre-sale window will grant registered fans a 24-hour head start ahead of the public onsale. This pre-sale strategy is designed to reward early supporters and ensure a smooth embarkation for fans traveling to multiple shows.
There will also be a discounted option for younger fans under the age of 16, and an intriguing option called the I’m Disappearing ticket, which grants access to the entire tour. The tour will launch in Amsterdam and visit a total of 22 cities, offering a globally connected experience for Metallica’s diverse fan base.
Beyond Madrid, the M72 World Tour will traverse major European stops such as Paris, Hamburg, and Munich, with additional dates in the United States including Chicago. The journey will culminate with a multi-show engagement in Mexico City at Foro Sol, highlighting the international scope and enduring appeal of Metallica’s live performances.
A portion of proceeds from each ticket sale is directed to the Metallica All Within My Hands foundation, a charity focused on building sustainable communities through education and efforts to combat hunger. This reflects the band’s ongoing commitment to social impact amid their touring plans.
The press materials also describe an innovative stage design for the M72 World Tour, featuring a circular stage concept and a centerpiece known as the Metallica Snake Pit. This setup creates an immersive, in-the-round experience that enables closer interaction with the crowd and a more intimate connection with the band and sound. Audiences can expect a visually striking and sonically immersive show that emphasizes both the band’s heritage and contemporary experimentation. (Metallica press release)