Metallica have officially announced that their M72 World tour it will arrive in Australia and New Zealand in November 2025.
The tour, which has already hit several countries, will see the Bay Area metal legends play stages in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland.
Starting on November 1st in Perth, which was exclusively revealed by Rolling Stone AUNZthe tour will continue in major cities before concluding in Auckland on November 19. The shows will feature Metallica's signature Snake Pit stage, a central feature of their shows that brings fans closer to the band in a way that has become synonymous with their live shows.
The announcement follows the success of Metallica's latest album, 72 seasonswhich reached No.1 on the ARIA Albums Chart in 2023. This marked their eighth chart-topping album Down Under and served as the follow-up to Hardwired…To Self-Destructwhich also topped the ARIA Chart upon its release in 2016. The band in 1991 Black album remains one of the country's best-selling records, certified 13 times platinum by ARIA.
Metallica will be joined by special guests Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies and tickets will go on sale from Monday 4 November, with pre-sale opportunities for fan club members from Tuesday 29 October.
Metallica's influence on the world music scene is undeniable. Since forming in 1981, the band have sold over 120 million albums, collected nine Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. In Australia, their legacy has been equally impressive, with each new release adding the strong history of their charts.
For more information on presale times, enhanced experiences, I Disappear tickets, travel packages and more, visit Metallica's website.
Metallica tour Dates 2025 Australia & New Zealand
November 1 — Optus Stadium, Perth, WA
November 5 — Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, SA
November 8 — Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC
November 12 — Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD
November 15 – Accor Stadium, Sydney, NSW
November 19 — Eden Park, Auckland, NZ
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