Round two of ‘M72’ is finally almost here.
After wrapping the first North American leg of their two-year tour last November, Metallica is returning to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico for another 12 huge stadium ‘M72 Tour’ concerts.
Notable stops on this run include Foxborough, MA (Aug. 2, 4), Chicago, IL (Aug. 9, 11), Minneapolis, MN (Aug. 16, 18), Seattle, WA (Aug. 30, Sept. 1) and Mexico City, MX (Sept. 20, 22).
For those not familiar with the conceit of this tour, Hetfield and co. are playing two unique concerts on Fridays and Sundays in each city. If you attend both nights, the band promises there won’t be any repeats.
To sweeten the deal even more, the Rock Hall of Famers are bringing different special guests with them for the first and second shows.
That means, on night one, fans will be treated to Pantera and Mammoth WVH sets, whereas, on night two, Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills kick off the festivities.
And, if you want to thrash along to “Enter Sandman,” “One,” “Master of Puppets,” “Nothing Else Matters,” “For Whom The Bell Tolls” and so many more on one or two nights, last-minute tickets are still available.
Some are shockingly cheap, too.
At the time of publication, our team found tickets going for as low as $30 before fees on Vivid Seats.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Metallica’s ‘M72 Tour’ below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Metallica 2024 tour schedule
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| Metallica tour dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Aug. 2 and 4 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA Two-day passes | $94 |
| Aug. 2 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA | $64 |
| Aug. 4 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA | $59 |
| Aug. 9 and 11 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL Two-day passes | $123 |
| Aug. 9 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL | $84 |
| Aug. 11 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL | $61 |
| Aug. 16 and 18 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN Two-day passes | $88 |
| Aug. 16 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN | $51 |
| Aug. 18 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN | $50 |
| Aug. 23 and 25 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB, CA Two-day passes | $92 |
| Aug. 23 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB, CA | $66 |
| Aug. 25 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB, CA | $46 |
| Aug. 30 and Sept. 1 at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA Two-day passes | $106 |
| Aug. 30 at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA | $30 |
| Sept. 1 at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA | $38 |
| Sept. 20 at Foro Sol in Mexico City, MX | $325 |
| Sept. 22 at Foro Sol in Mexico City, MX | $325 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Metallica set list
The last time Metallica played in the U.S. was when they headlined back-to-back gigs at Detroit’s Ford Field on Nov. 10 and 12, 2023.
Although we can’t guarantee what Hetfield and Hammett will play on tour this year, here’s what the band performed on night one and night two back then, according to Set List FM.
Metallica concert review
Not sure what to expect when you see Hetfield, Hammett and co. live?
We’ve got you covered.
You can check out the NY Post’s review of Metallica’s two concerts at MetLife Stadium right here.
Metallica opening acts
Here’s a little background on each of Metallica’s opening acts for night one of the ‘M72 Tour.’
Pantera are major headliners in their own right as well. Formed in 1981, the group has sold approximately 20 million records worldwide and has received four Grammy nominations over the past four decades. Just a few of their biggest hits include “Walk,” “Cowboys From Hell,” and “Cemetery Gates.”
Mammoth WVH is Wolfgang Van Halen’s rock band. For those wondering, yes, Van Halen is the son of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. In 2021, the group released its first album, “Mammoth WVH.” Prior to this run, the group co-headlined a tour with Dirty Honey in early 2022.
And, night two:
Five Finger Death Punch, originally from Las Vegas, slays. Active since 2005, the five-member outfit recently toured with Megadeth, The Hu, and Fire from the Gods. They’re not going anywhere anytime soon, either. Lead singer Ivan Moody recently said, “I can’t quit…I ain’t going anywhere,” in an interview with Revolver.
Ice Nine Kills has released six albums since their 2000 inception. In the 22 years since they got their start, the band has made a name for itself with their “horror-inspired lyrics.” Literature fans, in case you were wondering, the answer is yes. The group’s name is a reference to Kurt Vonnegut’s seminal 1963 novel “Cat’s Cradle.”
Huge hard rock tours in 2024
Although no tour this year will rock quite as hard as Metallica’s, many of the biggest names in metal will be on the road these next few months.
Here are just five tours that should turn the volume up all the way up to 11 in the near future.
• Staind with Breaking Benjamin
• Slipknot
• Korn
Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find out.
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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.