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Metallica Announces M72 World Tour 2023-2024

PRE-SALES BEGIN 9am LOCAL TIME NOVEMBER 30th

Today marks the announcement of every Metallica show booked through 2023 and 2024: Presented worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey (in North America only) and promoted by Live Nation, Metallica’s M72 world tour will see the band playing two nights in every city it visits—with each No Repeat Weekend featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups. The M72 tour will feature a bold new in-the-round stage design that relocates the famed Metallica Snake Pit to center stage, as well as the I Disappear full-tour pass and the debut of discounted tickets for fans under 16 years of age. Two-day tickets will be on sale Friday, December 2 nd at ticketmaster.com and will include the option of pre-ordering 72 Seasons vinyl and/or CD. Single day tickets will be available beginning January 20th. For further information including fan club presales, enhanced experiences and more, go to metallica.com/m72-info . 

A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to the band’s All Within My Hands foundation . Founded in 2017, AWMH’s efforts to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who have supported the band have raised nearly $13 million – providing $5.9 million in grants to career and technical education programs in the US, over $2.5 million to combat food insecurity, and more than $3.2 million to disaster relief efforts worldwide.

Citi is the official card of the M72 Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning Wednesday, November 30 th at 2:00 pm local time until Thursday, December 1 st at 10:00 pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com

M72 WORLD TOUR 2023-2024

Thursday, April 27 2023 – Amsterdam NL – Johan Cruijff Arena

Saturday, April 29 2023 – Amsterdam NL – Johan Cruijff Arena

Wednesday, May 17 2023 – Paris FR – Stade de France*

Friday, May 19 2023 – Paris FR – Stade de France

Friday, May 26 2023 – Hamburg DE – Volksparkstadion

Sunday, May 28 2023 – Hamburg DE – Volksparkstadion

Friday, June 16 2023 – Gothenburg SE – Ullevi Stadium**

Sunday, June 18 2023 – Gothenburg SE – Ullevi Stadium

Friday, August 4 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium

Sunday, August 6 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium

Friday, August 11 2023 – Montreal, QC – Stade Olympique

Sunday, August 13 2023 – Montreal, QC – Stade Olympique

Friday, August 18 2023 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium

Sunday, August 20 2023 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium

Friday, August 25 2023 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium

Sunday, August 27 2023 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium

Friday, September 1 2023 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium

Sunday, September 3, 2023 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium

Friday, November 3, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center

Sunday, November 5, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center

Friday, November 10, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field

Sunday, November 12, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field

Friday, May 24 2024 – Munich DE – Olympiastadion

Sunday, May 26 2024 – Munich DE – Olympiastadion

Friday, June 7 2024 – Helsinki FI – Olympic Stadium

Sunday, June 9 2024 – Helsinki FI – Olympic Stadium

Friday, June 14 2024 – Copenhagen DK – Parken Stadium

Sunday, June 16 2024 – Copenhagen DK – Parken Stadium

Friday, July 5 2024 – Warsaw PL – PGE Narodowy

Sunday, July 7 2024 – Warsaw PL – PGE Narodowy

Friday, July 12 2024 – Madrid ES – Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

Sunday, July 14 2024 – Madrid ES – Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

Friday, August 2 2024 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium

Sunday, August 4 2024 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium

Friday, August 9 2024 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field

Sunday, August 11 2024 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field

Friday, August 16 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – US Bank Stadium

Sunday, August 18 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – US Bank Stadium

Friday, August 23 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium

Sunday, August 25 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium

Friday, August 30 2024 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field

Sunday, September 1 2024 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field

Friday, September 20 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol***

Sunday, September 22 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol

Friday, September 27 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol***

Sunday, September 29 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol

Show 1 Support Europe: Architects & Mammoth WVH**

Show 2 Support Europe: Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills

*Five Finger Death Punch/Ice Nine Kills play show 1 in Paris, Architects & Mammoth WVH play show 2 in Paris 

**Volbeat replaces Architects on show 1 in Gothenburg

Show 1 Support North America: Pantera & Mammoth WVH***

Show 2 Support North America: Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills

***Greta Van Fleet replaces Pantera on show 1 both weekends in Mexico City

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Metallica concert 2023: Everything you need to know for MetLife show

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Legendary heavy metal band Metallica is coming to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford this weekend.

It's a bittersweet moment. The shows, Friday, Aug. 4, and Sunday, Aug. 6, are the first for Metallica in New Jersey since the deaths of Jonny and Marsha Zazula, whose Old Bridge-based record label, Megaforce Records, helped them become stars.

“In 1982, when no one wanted to take a chance on four kids from California playing a crazy brand of metal, Jonny and Marsha did, and the rest, as they say, is history,” said the band on social media when Jonny passed way in February 2022 . “Metallica would not be who we are or where we are today without Jon Zazula and his wife, Marsha.”

Marsha passed away in January 2021 after battling cancer.

A demo tape of Metallica’s “No Life ’til Leather” found its way to the Zazulas at the Rock and Roll Heaven record store in East Brunswick, and the couple decided to invite the band to Old Bridge to record the songs on the demo for a proper album.

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In turn, Rock and Roll Heaven customers became the Old Bridge Metal Militia, who served as a support group for the Megaforce metal bands in the early ’80s. The members of Metallica lived in Jersey with the Zazulas and Militia members Ray Dill and Joe Chimienti during the band’s early years.

“When we first started with the group in ’83 we envisioned this,” said Jonny of the superstardom Metallica achieved to the USA Today Network. “We knew we were dealing with a group that could potentially rival Led Zeppelin. They were destined for greatness.”

The MetLife shows will kick off the North American leg of Metallica's M72 World Tour, named after the group's new album, “72 Seasons.”

Pantera, featuring Jackson's Zakk Wylde on guitar, and Mammoth WVH, featuring Wolfgang Van Halen, open the show on Friday. Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills open Sunday. It's called a “No Repeat Weekend,” with different opening acts and two completely different setlists.

The M72 tour features a “bold” new circular stage design that relocates the famed Metallica Snake Pit to center stage, surrounded by the band.

Get there early to check out some old-school metal. Prong plays in Lot G at 3 p.m. Friday, and Overkill at the same place at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Attendees need a ticket to see the pre-show parking lot performance.

Tickets start at $90 plus fees for a single show, and go up to $1,400 for two nights in the Snake Pit through Ticketmaster.

A portion of proceeds from the shows go to Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation, which seeks to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who have supported the band and combat food insecurity; provides disaster relief; and bestows scholarships.

For more, check out our Everything You Need to Know below:

Metallica at MetLife Stadium

1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford

Who's opening for Metallica at MetLife?

Pantera and Mammoth WVH on Friday, Aug. 4; Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills on Sunday, Aug. 6.

72 Seasons Metallica event schedule

Parking lots open : 1 p.m.

Gates open : 4:30 p.m.

Event starts : 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, and Sunday, Aug. 6 (Rain or shine)

Parking at MetLife Stadium

Day of event parking cost : $40 per car; $160 per Bus/RV

Parking directions : metlifestadium.com/getting-here/directions

Rideshare: Designated rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.) pick-up/drop-off location is in Lot E. Rideshare surge pricing is often in effect after the event. Larger crowds will result in longer than usual wait times for a car to arrive (can be up to 1½ hour wait). Make sure your phone is charged and ready to go if you’re planning to use one of these services.

Non-rideshare pick-up/drop-off : Located on the roadway between Lots D & E. If dropping off, please return to pick-up by 10:15 p.m. to avoid exiting traffic.

NJ TRANSIT TRAIN : Trains will operate between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium on the BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line starting at 3:40 p.m. on Friday and 3:57 p.m. on Sunday. Please check njtransit.com/MetLifeStadium for complete rail timetables. After the concert, the last train from MetLife Stadium to Secaucus will not depart Meadowlands Station any earlier than 1 a.m.

COACH USA BUS : Bus service will begin at 4 p.m. from Gates 419 and 420 (41st Street between 8th and 9th avenues, New York City) at the Port Authority on the day of the show. The last departing bus from Port Authority to MetLife Stadium will leave at 6 p.m. The last bus will leave the stadium 60 minutes after the concert ends. Cost is $14 for the round trip. Visit here for more information.

Can I tailgate at MetLife Stadium?

Tailgating policy: Tailgating is permitted but drones, model aircraft, kites, and any other remote-controlled or tethered flying objects are not permitted. Tailgating should be limited to the lined parking space and the area directly behind or in front of each vehicle. Blocking drive lanes is prohibited. Tailgating is also permitted on the medians that separate the parking lots from the roadways. Visit here for details.

Metal in the parking lot

Prong , 3 p.m. Friday, Lot G, and Overkill , 3 p.m. Sunday, Lot G. Attendees need Metallica concert tickets.

Metallica tickets

Box Office/Ticketmaster Will-Call : Located at trailer outside MetLife Gate opens at 1 p.m. Check your tickets and make sure you have the correct ticket date. Barcodes for ticket scanning will appear on mobile tickets eight hours prior to the event.

General Admission “GA” tickets : Non-VIP GA ticketholders may line-up beginning at 1 p.m. at the HCL Tech Gate next to the NJ Transit Train Station.

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Metallica merchandise

Merchandise will be available at the following locations:

Outside Stadium Gates : Two merchandise trailers (one near the MetLife Entrance Gate, one near the Pedestrian Walkover Bridge) open at 1 p.m. Inside Stadium Gates : MetLife Plaza (Metallica Merch Truck), Pepsi Plaza, West Mezzanine Club, Corona Beach Club, sections 117, 133, 144, 201, 226, 306, 321, 331, 345 opens at 4:30 p.m.

What can I bring inside Metlife Stadium?

Guests are welcome to carry-in the following items into MetLife Stadium:

• Clear bags that are 12-by-6-by-12 inches or less in size (one bag per person)
• Small purses/handbags (clutch-type bags) that are 4½-by-6½ inches or less in size (one per person)
• Food of any kind that is contained in a clear plastic bag
• Factory-sealed, plastic bottles of water or soft drinks that are 20 ounces or less in size (caps will be removed by Safety Services team members)
• Reusable water bottles (both plastic and aluminum). Bottles must be empty upon entry.
• Still-photography cameras with a lens that is 6 inches or less in length not contained in a case
• Hand-carried jackets, blankets or other items, which will be patted down or searched
• Official national flags that can reasonably be hand-held by a single person and do not obstruct the view of other guests (no sticks or poles)
• Small handheld portable phone chargers
• All bags and other permissible items will be subject to multiple screenings prior to entering MetLife Stadium.

The following items are not permitted to be carried into MetLife Stadium:

• Any type of non-clear bag exceeding 4½-by-6½ inches in size including purses/handbags, camera or binocular cases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, and briefcases/computer bags
• Battery operated clothing (socks, jackets, etc.)
• Seat cushions of any size except those for medical needs
• Glass bottles, cans, coolers of any kind, thermoses or ice chests
• Alcohol of any kind
• Banners and signs of any size (unless otherwise noted on individual event page)
• Flags that are not the official flag of a country, ones that are displayed on a stick or a pole or cannot reasonably be hand-held by a single person
• Umbrellas, strollers, laser pointers, and balls of any kind including full-sized footballs
• Single purpose video cameras or still-photography cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches
• Weapons, including firearms, knives and any item that may be used as a projectile, or one that is deemed dangerous by Stadium management
• Any animal with the exception of a service animal
• Adult sized football helmets with facemasks
• Any other item deemed inappropriate by Stadium management

MetLife Stadium search procedures

To ensure the highest level of safety and security, all guests will be subject to a courteous screening by Safety Services team members prior to entering the Stadium. All vehicles are subject to inspection prior to entering the MetLife Sports Complex, and all bags will be inspected prior to entering the Stadium.

Sensory inclusion at MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium has partnered with Kulture City in an effort to provide a more inclusive and comfortable experience for our guests with sensory processing needs. Our team members are trained and certified to recognize opportunities to assist these guests in their enjoyment of our events. We also offer sensory bags containing noise-cancelling headphones brought to you by Bose, fidget toys and weighted lap pads, among other resources for checkout at any Guest Service Booth or Concierge Desk located through the Stadium. Contact our Guest Services Department at 201-559-1515 for more information.

ATMs at MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium is now a cash-free venue for all concession and retail locations. Cash is not accepted at concession stands or retail locations. For guests who bring cash to the stadium, reverse ATMs are available onsite to load cash onto a prepaid Visa debit card valid for in-stadium purchases. This service is free of charge to guests. The Visa debit card has no expiration date and can be used anywhere a Visa debit card is accepted. Reverse ATMs are located in MetLife West Hall and sections 117, 128, 149, 220a, 245a, 304, 322, 334 and 347.

Metallica M72 World Tour: Additional info

• Stadium Social Links : Facebook Twitter Instagram
• Website: metlifestadium.com
• WiFi : Connect to the Free WiFi network: #MetLifeStadium_Free_WiFi
• Stadium Map : Visit metlifestadium.com/stadium/seating-and-maps/interactive-map#/
• Guest Services Hotline : 201-559-1515
• Guest Text Messaging Service : Guests who wish to report issues or concerns, ask for information or call for assistance can do so by texting our GuestASSIST text message service. Guests should address the text message to 78247, type the word MLS followed by a space, the request issue and location.
• Visit the MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide at metlifestadium.com/guest-services/a-z-guide for more information.

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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; [email protected]

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No two nights in a city will be the same on Metallica’s 2023-2024 M72 Tour .

That’s because the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have vowed there would be “No repeats” on their upcoming 12-city, 24-show North American jaunt where they’re slated to perform back-to-back concerts at huge venues all over the U.S. and Canada.

You read that right.

Night one and night two in each city will be wholly different experiences, all performed in the round at the 50-yard line of major football stadiums.

That leaves us with a lot of questions.

Which night will they perform “Enter Sandman?” How about “ Master of Puppets ?” Will it be at the first or second show they bust out perennial favorite “Nothing Else Matters?”

While we don’t have definitive answers, we do know the best way to find out what Metallica has in store is live .

Also, to up the ante, they’ve enlisted “Night One” and “Night Two” support acts for each stop on the run.

Just a few of those major openers include hard rock veterans Pantera and Mammoth WVH on the first night in each of the 12 cities and Five Finger Death Punch with Ice Nine Kills to close out the short stadium stints on every second night.

James Hetfield and co’s innovative tour kicks off at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium on Friday, Aug. 4 , and Sunday, Aug 6 .

From there, they’ll hit major cities like Montreal , Dallas , Los Angeles , Chicago and Minneapolis on Fridays and Sundays.

The tour will wrap up at Seattle’s Lumen Field on Friday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Sept. 1 , in 2024.

A complete calendar featuring all show dates, venues, start times and links to buy tickets can be found here .

For those who don’t want to wait until tickets officially go on sale, you can also snag seats as early as  today .

While inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. local time, folks who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can go ahead and purchase on Vivid Seats before seats are officially on sale .

Be aware that Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

Metallica 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar featuring all of Metallica’s upcoming 2023 and 2024 tour dates, venues, and links to buy tickets for single shows, as well as two-day passes can be found below.

(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout . This calendar does not include all international dates for the “M72 Tour.” )

Metallica opening acts

Here’s a little background on each of Metallica’s opening acts for nights one and two 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.

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.”

Metallica new album “72 Seasons”

The upcoming M72 Tour isn’t a vanity victory lap for Metallica.

Rather than rest on their laurels, the group will most likely be debuting tracks from their upcoming “72 Seasons” album set for release on April 14, 2023.

A snippet of “72 Seasons'” lead single “LUX ÆTERNA” can be heard below.

WARNING: It’s loud. Very loud.

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For those looking to have their faces melted off many times in 2023, we’ve got you covered.

Here are just five of our favorite hard rock shows you won’t want to miss next year.

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Metallica M72 World Tour 2023-2024 Stops At SoFi Stadium On August 25 and 27, 2023

Pre-Sales Begin 9am Local Time November 30th

Today marks the announcement of every Metallica show booked through 2023 and 2024: Presented  worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey (in North America only) and promoted by  Live Nation, Metallica’s M72 world tour will see the band playing two nights in every city it visits—with  each No Repeat Weekend featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups. The M72 tour  will feature a bold new in-the-round stage design that relocates the famed Metallica Snake Pit to center  stage, as well as the I Disappear full-tour pass and the debut of discounted tickets for fans under 16  years of age. Two-day tickets will be on sale Friday, December 2nd at  Ticketmaster.com  and will include  the option of pre-ordering 72 Seasons vinyl and/or CD. Single day tickets will be available beginning  January 20th. For further information including fan club presales, enhanced experiences and more, go to  metallica.com/m72-info . 

Metallica M72 World Tour 2023-2024 will stop at  SoFi Stadium  on  Friday, August 25  with special  guests Pantera and Mammoth WVH, and  Sunday, August 27  with Five Finger Death Punch and Ice  Nine Kills.  

A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to the band’s All Within My Hands foundation.  Founded in 2017, AWMH’s efforts to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who  have supported the band have raised nearly $13 million – providing $5.9 million in grants to career and  technical education programs in the US, over $2.5 million to combat food insecurity, and more than  $3.2 million to disaster relief efforts worldwide. 

Citi is the official card of the M72 Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S.  beginning Wednesday, November 30 th  at 2:00 pm local time until Thursday, December 1 st  at 10:00 pm  local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit   www.citientertainment.com . 

About Live Nation Entertainment 

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of  global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional  information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. 

About SoFi Stadium 

SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is located at Hollywood  Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams  Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in Inglewood, Calif. The 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium is the  largest stadium in the NFL, as well as the first indoor-outdoor stadium. It seats approximately 70,000,  expandable up to 100,000, with more than 260 luxury suites and more than 13,000 premium seats. SoFi  Stadium was host to Super Bowl LVI and will host the College Football National Championship Game in  2023, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium  and sitting under the same roof canopy is the 2.5-acre American Airlines Plaza and the 6,000-seat  YouTube Theater.  

METALLICA Announces Massive 'M72' World Tour For 2023 + 2024

Today marks the announcement of every METALLICA show booked through 2023 and 2024: Presented worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey (in North America only) and promoted by Live Nation, METALLICA 's "M72" world tour will see the band playing two nights in every city it visits — with each "No Repeat Weekend" featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups. The "M72" tour will feature a bold new in-the-round stage design that relocates the famed METALLICA Snake Pit to center stage, as well as the "I Disappear" full-tour pass and the debut of discounted tickets for fans under 16 years of age. Two-day tickets will be on sale Friday, December 2 at Ticketmaster.com and will include the option of pre-ordering METALLICA 's new album, "72 Seasons" , on vinyl and/or CD. Single-day tickets will be available beginning January 20. For further information including fan club presales, enhanced experiences and more, go to metallica.com/m72-info.

A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to the band's All Within My Hands foundation. Founded in 2017, AWMH 's efforts to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who have supported the band have raised nearly $13 million — providing $5.9 million in grants to career and technical education programs in the US, over $2.5 million to combat food insecurity, and more than $3.2 million to disaster relief efforts worldwide.

Citi is the official card of the "M72" tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning Wednesday, November 30 at 2:00 p.m. local time until Thursday, December 1 at 10:00 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program.

"72 Seasons" will be released on April 14, 2023 via the band's own Blackened Recordings . Produced by Greg Fidelman with METALLICA 's James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich , and clocking in at over 77 minutes, the 12-track "72 Seasons" is METALLICA 's first full length collection of new material since 2016's "Hardwired…To Self-Destruct" . The album will be released in formats including 2LP 140g black vinyl and limited-edition variants, CD and digital.

Says METALLICA : "We told you about our new album '72 Seasons' . So what's next now that we've escaped the studio? Hit the road, of course! You want a tour, we've got a tour... how about two full years' worth of shows?!?!

"Over the past few years, we have been so inspired by the dedication and family/community vibe of the fans who traveled to San Francisco for our recent weekend celebrations, first in 2019 with the two 'S&M2' shows, followed by last year's 40th Anniversary shows. On top of that, we had a blast being a part of the 2021 Wimmer Festivals when we played two nights in one city, each with a totally different setlist. With all of that in mind, the 'M72' tour was born!

"Starting in April of 2023, we'll be visiting 22 different cities around the world and playing two nights in each city, with each 'No Repeat Weekend' show a completely unique experience: Two totally different set lists with two different bands opening the show each night! Purchase a two-day ticket, and you won't see the same song twice for a total of over 30 songs spanning our 40+ years of being lucky enough to make music. Most of the shows (sorry, not all - we tried!) will be on Fridays and Sundays, so we'll be sure to have lots of extracurricular events for you to hang with fellow METALLICA fans at before the shows kick-off and on the Saturday night in between.

"Presented worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey (in North America only),and brought to you by our friends at Live Nation , the 'M72' tour also launches a completely different look for us in stadiums — we'll be in the round in the middle of the field. On top of that, the Snake Pit has been relocated to the center of the stage so that fans there will have a complete 360 view of the show. Each weekend offers a variety of Enhanced Experiences, ranging from access to a meet and greet, production and stage tour, food and beverage in the 'Black Box' lounge to early entry into the venue and the aforementioned Snake Pit. The very popular 'Black Laminate' is back, now known as the 'I Disappear Ticket,' and is the ultimate pass for the fan who wants to run away with us for multiple weekends. Grab one of these and attend every show on your continent or in the world! For more information about Enhanced Experiences and I Disappear Tickets, visit wearesuper.co/metallica.

"In keeping with the theme of two completely unique shows each weekend, we're excited to share the stage with different bands each night, including some we have traveled with before and new friends who are joining us for the first time. Signing up for the entire adventure with us are FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH , ICE NINE KILLS and MAMMOTH WVH , and some of you will see PANTERA , ARCHITECTS , GRETA VAN FLEET or VOLBEAT , depending on the shows you attend. All the details are in the listing of dates below and on the individual show pages.

"Two-day discounted tickets will be on sale Friday, December 2, for all shows. Fan Club presales start early on Wednesday, November 30, with various other presales beginning later that day and throughout the week. To request your Fan Club presale code, visit metallica.com/presale-code. If you cannot join us for the entire weekend, single-day tickets will be available starting January 20, 2023.

"A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to the band's All Within My Hands foundation. Founded in 2017, AWMH 's efforts to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who have supported the band have raised nearly $13 million – providing $5.9 million in grants to career and technical education programs in the US, over $2.5 million to combat food insecurity, and more than $3.2 million to disaster relief efforts worldwide.

"We cannot wait to embark on this new adventure, play some new music, and spend our weekends in '23 and '24 with YOU!"

"M72" world tour 2023-2024

Thursday, April 27 2023 - Amsterdam NL - Johan Cruijff Arena Saturday, April 29 2023 - Amsterdam NL - Johan Cruijff Arena Wednesday, May 17 2023 - Paris FR - Stade de France* Friday, May 19 2023 - Paris FR - Stade de France Friday, May 26 2023 - Hamburg DE - Volksparkstadion Sunday, May 28 2023 - Hamburg DE - Volksparkstadion Friday, June 16 2023 - Gothenburg SE - Ullevi Stadium** Sunday, June 18 2023 - Gothenburg SE - Ullevi Stadium

Friday, August 4 2023 - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium Sunday, August 6 2023 - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium Friday, August 11 2023 - Montreal, QC - Stade Olympique Sunday, August 13 2023 - Montreal, QC - Stade Olympique Friday, August 18 2023 - Arlington, TX - AT&T Stadium Sunday, August 20 2023 - Arlington, TX - AT&T Stadium Friday, August 25 2023 - Inglewood, CA - SoFi Stadium Sunday, August 27 2023 - Inglewood, CA - SoFi Stadium Friday, September 1 2023 - Glendale, AZ - State Farm Stadium Sunday, September 3, 2023 - Glendale, AZ - State Farm Stadium

Friday, November 3, 2023 - St. Louis, MO - The Dome at America’s Center Sunday, November 5, 2023 - St. Louis, MO - The Dome at America’s Center Friday, November 10, 2023 - Detroit, MI - Ford Field Sunday, November 12, 2023 - Detroit, MI - Ford Field

Friday, May 24 2024 - Munich DE - Olympiastadion Sunday, May 26 2024 - Munich DE - Olympiastadion Friday, June 7 2024 - Helsinki FI - Olympic Stadium Sunday, June 9 2024 - Helsinki FI - Olympic Stadium Friday, June 14 2024 - Copenhagen DK - Parken Stadium Sunday, June 16 2024 - Copenhagen DK - Parken Stadium Friday, July 5 2024 - Warsaw PL - PGE Narodowy Sunday, July 7 2024 - Warsaw PL - PGE Narodowy Friday, July 12 2024 - Madrid ES - Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano Sunday, July 14 2024 - Madrid ES - Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

Friday, August 2 2024 - Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium Sunday, August 4 2024 - Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium Friday, August 9 2024 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field Sunday, August 11 2024 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field Friday, August 16 2024 - Minneapolis, MN - US Bank Stadium Sunday, August 18 2024 - Minneapolis, MN - US Bank Stadium Friday, August 23 2024 - Edmonton, AB - Commonwealth Stadium Sunday, August 25 2024 - Edmonton, AB - Commonwealth Stadium Friday, August 30 2024 - Seattle, WA - Lumen Field Sunday, September 1 2024 - Seattle, WA - Lumen Field Friday, September 20 2024 - Mexico City MX - Foro Sol*** Sunday, September 22 2024 - Mexico City MX - Foro Sol Friday, September 27 2024 - Mexico City MX - Foro Sol*** Sunday, September 29 2024 - Mexico City MX - Foro Sol

Show 1 Support Europe: ARCHITECTS and MAMMOTH WVH **

Show 2 Support Europe: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and ICE NINE KILLS

* FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH / ICE NINE KILLS play show 1 in Paris, ARCHITECTS and MAMMOTH WVH play show 2 in Paris

** VOLBEAT replaces ARCHITECTS on show 1 in Gothenburg

Show 1 Support North America: PANTERA and MAMMOTH WVH ***

Show 2 Support North America: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and ICE NINE KILLS

*** GRETA VAN FLEET replaces PANTERA on show 1 both weekends in Mexico City

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Metallica 2023 and 2024 Tour Dates – Metallica Concert and Festival Schedule

Metallica came back on the stage in 2023 and 2024 with the new ‘ 72 Seasons ‘ album and released a new song. We will help you find tickets to any upcoming Metallica tours and concerts in 2023 and 2024!

Is Metallica touring in 2023 and 2024?

Metallica 2023 world tour kick-off on April 27, 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, until November 12, 2023, in St. Louis, USA. In addition, the Metallica 2024 world tour kicks off on May 24, 2024, in Munich, Germany, until September 29, 2024, in Mexico City, Mexico.

Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band also founded in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich. They also spend more time in San Francisco, California. Metallica is also one of the original “big four” metal bands, banging with Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer.

Metallica ‘s current lineup contains founders James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich , long-time guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Former band members include guitarist Dave Mustaine, bassists Ron McGovney and Cliff Burton, and Jason Newsted.

Metallica had also 11 studio albums throughout their music career.

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Meanwhile, regular tickets for Metallica ‘s next gigs in 2023 ticket prices start at about $150, with the lowest price appearing to be $127, and increasing according to the seats and levels purchased. Save for the earlier concerts, the late shows’ ticket tiers are not established except for their regular ones. This tour is most likely contributing to Metallica’s current net worth.

You can find cheap and best places for Metallica 2023 and 2024 tour tickets on below! 

Who is touring with Metallica Tour 2023 and 2024?

Metallica concert scheduled for 2023 and 2024: Metallica’s M72 global tour. They will see the band perform two nights in each location, with each No Repeat Weekend including two entirely different setlists and support lineups. The M72 tour will have a dramatic new in-the-round stage design that moves Metallica’s renowned Snake Pit to center stage. For this tour, you can buy single-day tickets and two-day tickets.

On these tours, different bands like Volbeat , Five Finger Death Punch , Architects , Greta van Fleet , Mammoth WVH , Pantera , and more will support Metallica on tour. Some of them support Europe and some of them support North America shows. Check Metallica tour dates below!

Metallica 2023 tour dates

• Thursday, April 27, 2023 – Amsterdam NL – Johan Cruijff Arena
• Saturday, April 29, 2023 – Amsterdam NL – Johan Cruijff Arena
• Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – Paris FR – Stade de France^
• Friday, May 19, 2023 – Paris FR – Stade de France
• Friday, May 26, 2023 – Hamburg DE – Volksparkstadion
• Sunday, May 28, 2023 – Hamburg DE – Volksparkstadion
• Friday, June 16, 2023 – Gothenburg SE – Ullevi Stadium^^
• Sunday, June 18, 2023 – Gothenburg SE – Ullevi Stadium
• Friday, August 4, 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
• Sunday, August 6, 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
• Friday, August 11, 2023 – Montreal, QC – Stade Olympique
• Sunday, August 13, 2023 – Montreal, QC – Stade Olympique
• Friday, August 18, 2023 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
• Sunday, August 20, 2023 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
• Friday, August 25, 2023 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium
• Sunday, August 27, 2023 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium
• Friday, September 1, 2023 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
• Sunday, September 3, 2023 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
• Friday, November 3, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center
• Sunday, November 5, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center
• Friday, November 10, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
• Sunday, November 12, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field

Metallica 2024 tour dates

• Friday, May 24, 2024 – Munich DE – Olympiastadion
• Sunday, May 26, 2024 – Munich DE – Olympiastadion
• Friday, June 7, 2024 – Helsinki FI – Olympic Stadium
• Sunday, June 9, 2024 – Helsinki FI – Olympic Stadium
• Friday, June 14 2024 – Copenhagen DK – Parken Stadium
• Sunday, June 16, 2024 – Copenhagen DK – Parken Stadium
• Friday, July 5 2024 – Warsaw PL – PGE Narodowy
• Sunday, July 7 2024 – Warsaw PL – PGE Narodowy
• Friday, July 12 2024 – Madrid ES – Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano
• Sunday, July 14 2024 – Madrid ES – Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano
• Friday, August 2, 2024 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
• Sunday, August 4, 2024 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
• Friday, August 9, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
• Sunday, August 11, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
• Friday, August 16, 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – US Bank Stadium
• Sunday, August 18, 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – US Bank Stadium
• Friday, August 23, 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium
• Sunday, August 25, 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium
• Friday, August 30, 2024 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
• Sunday, September 1, 2024 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
• Friday, September 20, 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol^^^
• Sunday, September 22, 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol
• Friday, September 27, 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol^^^
• Sunday, September 29, 2024 – Mexico City MX – Foro Sol

Metallica will also come with the new album ‘72 Seasons‘ in April 2023 via Blackened Recordings.

Related: Metallica shares new album ’72 Seasons’ out in 2023

Here is Metallica’s statement about upcoming tours in 2023 and 2024:

“Over the past few years, we have been so inspired by the dedication and family/community vibe of the fans who traveled to San Francisco for our recent weekend celebrations, first in 2019 with the two S&M2 shows, followed by last year’s 40th Anniversary shows. On top of that, we had [ Metallica ] a blast being a part of the 2021 Wimmer Festivals when we played two nights in one city, each with a totally different setlist. With all of that in mind, the M72 tour was born!”

However, the band also donate part of the revenue of this tour to the All Within My Hands charity organization.

Every ticket sold will contribute to the band’s All Within My Hands charity. Since its inception in 2017, AWMH has raised nearly $13 million to help and enrich the lives of members of the communities that have supported the band, including $5.9 million in grants to career and technical education programs in the United States, over $2.5 million to combat food insecurity and more than $3.2 million to disaster relief efforts worldwide.

You can watch the Metallica: Lux Æterna music video below!

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Electrifying as ever with their incredible performance and stage presence, the members of Metallica delivered the goods and more last night with a nice cross section of numbers running the gamut of their colossal catalog! There were occasional pauses to interact and converse with the crowd, but the band segued their way into one song after another the majority of the evening. The night opened up with an intro of the Ecstasy of Gold followed by the title cut off of the band's latest effort Hard Wired to Self Destruct. James Hetfield's vocals were as strong as ever from beginning to end. Kirk Hammett engaged in one brain crushing guitar solo after another, Lars Ulrich brought a great and almost nonstop back beat with his furious drumming and Rob Trujillo provided excellent bass work including a great treatment of the solo the late Cliff Burton was well known for on Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth). During the aforementioned bass solo video footage of Burton performing onstage accented the music perfectly. Other exceptional highlights included Kirk's stellar guitar shredding accompanied frequently by usage of his wah pedal. Cuts such as Welcome Home (Sanitarium), Creeping Death and the encore Enter Sandman in particular contained solos showcasing his seemingly boundless talent! Things heated up literally as well during the songs Fight Fire with Fire and Sandman when pyrotechnics were activated and flames shot up from the stage. At the end Ulrich tossed sticks out into the audience. Hetfield, Trujillo and Hammett threw and shook picks from little jack o' lantern tins out into the crowd, the picks of which boasting the band logo as well as the theatre's location and concert date on them. Great souvenirs in even something so small right there as my husband and I each scooped one up off the floor! A grand night out, the next one of which cannot come soon enough!

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The impatient wait had been going on for months - I booked this show when tickets went on sale back in March or whenever it was, and October had take so long to come around - but finally it was here: Metallica day!

The day started with a trip to the pop-up merch store in London, then onto the O2 for an agonising queue (good thing it's what us Brits do best, apart from moan about it of course) before finally getting in and finding my seat - which, by pure luck, was a superb view. Again, what felt like days, but in reality was only 30-40 mins wait, the lights dimmed, the background music shut off, and the familiar notes of the intro track, "The Ecstasy of Gold", complete with video footage from "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly", began to ring out, to rapturous roaring and whistling from the 20,000 strong crowd. The hairs on my arms are standing on end just recounting it for this review. And then we were in: full-bore, 100mph, Metallica took to the stage and belted out song after song after song with barely a moment to catch your breath before the next does of thrash metal came your way. "Thrash metal?", I hear you say, "Metallica hasn't been thrash metal since the 80's!". Oh my friend, trust me when I say thrash metal - we had some of the best early work represented tonight, not least with half a dozen track from the new album "Hardwired... To Self Destruct" that included unrelenting riff after riff, from the likes of "Hardwired", "Atlas Rise", "Moth Into Flame", coupled with one of the heaviest tracks they've ever written "Dream No More", plus "Halo on Fire" and "Now That We're Dead". All segmented in-between some of the bands greatest songs; "Seek & Destroy", "Through The Never", "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)", "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Through The Never", "One", "Sad But True", "Fuel", the obligatory cover, this time from the Misfits' "Die Die My Darling", before ending the show with "Master of Puppets".

Of course, it wasn't the end - back for the encore the intro to "Damage Inc" came on, before they ripped all the way through it, eventually slowing the pace to play the ever-loved "Nothing Else Matters" and finally ending on probably their most well known song "Enter Sandman"

It was a great varied selection of tunes that spans most of their career - the only notable exceptions being there was nothing from "Load", "St Anger" or the previous record "Death Magnetic". But otherwise all the other studio albums were represented. Some guitar and bass doodles from Kirk and Rob, before Rob gave us a wonderful tribute to Cliff by playing "Anesthesia".

If you get the chance to go, then go see this show - it's truly magnificent, from a band with 36 years experience in being the biggest metal band on the planet, and it shows you just why they are. I just wish I had a ticket for tomorrow night too.

2nd September show in Cobenhagen.

Tallica promised us a unique show because this concert was postponed show from February. Many people travel a long way to see them in February including me traveling from Iceland.

The moment when I heard Seek & Destory in the #3rd slot then I knew this was going to be something special.

They performed Thought The Never in slot #4 and that song has not been played for 4 years. The next song was The Day That Never Comes and we did not believe that because in our wildest dreams we hoped to have that on the list, we jumped like there was no day tomorrow.

Dream No More was in the slot #7 and that was the second time Metallica has played that song. It was nice to hear Breadfan in slot #10. We saw many drons flying over the stage in Moth Into Flame, which was amazing!

Fight Fire With Fire was in the encore faster than ever.

Me and my friends walked away from Royal Arena in great mood with a big smile on our faces and with a hoarse throut, like James was in February.

About the unique show as we where promised in February it was only UNIQUE for 2 days because Amsterdam got almost the same setlist. But we got a free T-shirt, that was probably the unique thing for us.

We where hoping for some live debut like Murder One, Spit Out The Bones but it did not happend.

The song ManUnkind was performed tonight in Paris (10th September) and that is unique.

Iceland has been waiting since 2004 for Metallica to come back to Iceland when they held the biggest indore concert in Reykjavík. We do not want to wait another 23 years like we did before 2004.

All the best,

Gauti Sigurpálsson

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• Song played from tape It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll) ( AC/DC  song) Play Video
• Song played from tape The Ecstasy of Gold ( Ennio Morricone  song) Play Video
• Creeping Death Play Video
• Harvester of Sorrow Play Video
• Holier Than Thou Play Video
• King Nothing Play Video
• 72 Seasons Play Video
• If Darkness Had a Son ( followed by "Rose Avenue" Kirk & Rob Doodle ) Play Video
• Fade to Black Play Video
• Shadows Follow ( Live debut ) Play Video
• Orion Play Video
• Nothing Else Matters ( Preceded by Kirk doodle; Kirk messed up intro, song restarted ) Play Video
• Sad but True Play Video
• The Day That Never Comes Play Video
• Battery Play Video
• Fuel ( Preceded by James doodle ) Play Video
• Seek & Destroy Play Video
• Master of Puppets Play Video
• Song played from tape The Ecstasy of Gold ( Ennio Morricone  song) ( Metallica’s version ) Play Video

Note: Soundcheck: “Creeping Death”, “Harvester of Sorrow”, “72 Seasons”, “If Darkness Had a Son”, “Fade to Black”, “Shadows Follow”, "Orion", “Sad But True”, “The Day That Never Comes”, “Lux Æterna”, “Spit Out the Bone”

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• Holier Than Thou
• Nothing Else Matters
• Sad but True
• Creeping Death
• Fade to Black
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• The Day That Never Comes
• Seek & Destroy
• King Nothing

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When it comes to rock fandom, there's 'a fresh new energy,' says Creed frontman

Many of the rockers on tour this summer are pulling in fans from two buckets: those who listened during their heyday (people who remember when you went to MTV to watch music videos) and those who are discovering the greats for the first time (young music fans expanding their musical horizons).

“There is this fresh new energy,” Creed frontman Scott Stapp says. “My 17-year-old is tapping into Nirvana and Soundgarden and old Metallica, and she’s hearing it for the first time. We’ve carried that theme in how we’ve designed this tour, as though there was never time off. This is the 2024 version of what we did in 2002.”

Creed is leading one of the most anticipated tours of the summer. Their Summer of ’99 trek is sold out, according to Live Nation, and will bring openers 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven, with a rotation of Daughtry , Switchfoot, Tonic and Big Wreck joining certain dates.

It’s the first time in more than a decade that Stapp, guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips have toured, a scenario that Stapp likens to “that friend you have that you don’t talk to every day, but you pick up where you left off. It feels right."

Though many ticketholders likely lived during the Summer of '99 referenced in their tour name, a slice of them are newer fans driven by the use of Creed's songs in viral TikTok videos, the Texas Rangers' use of "Higher" in its pregame soundtrack during its World Series-winning run, and even by Grammy-winning R&B/hip-hop artist SZA giving permission to think Creed is cool, saying "I will be a Creed fan forever" in her 2023 “ SZA: Variety’s Hitmaker of the Year”  interview. Even Live Nation’s statistics show the key demographic of ticket buyers to the band’s tour at 25-34.

Even though Stapp, through a vibrant solo career , and Tremonti, with the successful rock outfit Alter Bridge , have stayed visible, the revival of the band’s popularity has been revelatory.

“It’s not common,” Stapp concedes, “unless you can remind me of someone with this resurgence after this amount of time.”

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Though there are fewer stadium tours in 2024, concert promoter Live Nation reports to USA TODAY that sales for shows in arenas, amphitheaters, theaters and clubs are up double digits year-over-year, with more than 100 million tickets sold so far.

“We have a more diverse set of artists on the road than ever before,” said Omar Al-Joulani, president of touring for Live Nation Concerts. “While many rock bands will be touring, there will also be a wide range of artists across various genres."

Indeed, if there is a through line to this season’s rock-heavy itinerary, it’s that while nostalgia inevitably seeps in, most of the bands filling amphitheaters and stadiums have never been too far from public consciousness, whether with new music or enduring affection for their hits.

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On June 13, perennial stadium-fillers Def Leppard released the stomper “Just Like 73” with guitar ace Tom Morello adding his signature wizardry. Though the band, which dropped “Diamond Star Halos” with the crunchy single “Kick” in 2022, has no shortage of smashes to tear through onstage, the thought of merely trotting out classics is unappealing.

“It would be really lame to be out there as a nostalgia act or doing it for the money,” says Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen , who noted that “Just Like 73” will be on the new set list alongside evergreen fist-pumpers "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Photograph" and "Armageddon It." “We got into music because we wanted to be in a band, and for us, (playing live) is very easy because you still really want to do it.”

Def Leppard will share this summer’s stadium stretch , which kicks off July 6, with Journey. The Steve Miller Band occupies a regular opening slot, and Cheap Trick and Heart will dot other dates with their melodic guitar rock.

Journey is never far from a spotlight, with “Faithfully” still landing on prom night playlists and, of course, the self-generating popularity of “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which will live on as long as new generations discover “The Sopranos.”

Though the band released the album “Freedom” in 2022, they plan to hit rewind/repeat on the vintage tape deck this tour.

Thanks to the “great chemistry” shared between not just the members of both chart-topping, guitar-forward bands but also their audiences, Journey guitarist and co-founder Neal Schon expects sold-out sing-a-longs across the nation this summer.

“ Def Leppard had a lot of radio success at the same time we did, so history kind of puts us together,” Schon says. “We first met them many years back when they first broke, but you immediately admire people in your same rock arena who are clearly the real deal.”

Is rock ‘n’ roll dead? Yes. No. Maybe? But enjoy it this summer

Most of the artists sweating for your entertainment this summer are close to, if not in, AARP territory – Lavigne is a relative youngster at 39 – and the debate continues about the current state of rock ‘n’ roll and who might maintain longevity to fill amphitheaters and stadiums in 20 years.

Mammoth WVH with Wolfgang Van Halen is the type of rock outfit carrying an old-fashioned torch as they open stadiums with Metallica, play club shows in between and will join Creed for a fall arena run.

Greta Van Fleet spans the globe this summer at a combination of festivals, theaters and arenas, and Dorothy, fronted by singer Dorothy Martin (who duets with Stapp on his single “If These Walls Could Talk” ) is the kind of power-lunged belter who makes you nearly blow a speaker.

Collen believes rock is more of an idea – “People love the idea of a rock star,” he says – and artists he considers rock icons, such as Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger and Jim Morrison , have no one in their shadows.

“You’re got getting new versions of that,” Collen says. “I think the image part of rock is dead.”

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Stapp, meanwhile, points to country music and the cross-pollination of rock and country as a meaningful migration.

“In a weird way, the country music scene is reinvigorating rock,” he says.

The future of rock might be hazy, but for now, there are plenty of guitar amps ready to be turned to 11.

So for those who still want to rock, we salute you.

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