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Metallica

Metal band from Los Angeles, CA · formed 1981

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Shows on record
57
Rooms played
55
Cities
53
Releases
35
Last show
Jul 3, 2026London Stadium

About

Metallica is a band from Los Angeles, CA, formed in 1981, tagged hard rock, heavy metal, metal by its sources. Shows on record run from 1983 to 2026, across 55 rooms in 53 cities.

  • Metallica formed in 1981 — MusicBrainz
  • Metallica is based in Los Angeles — MusicBrainz
  • James Hetfield: guitar, lead vocals — MusicBrainz
  • Lars Ulrich: drums (drum set), percussion — MusicBrainz
  • Kirk Hammett: background vocals, guitar — MusicBrainz
  • Robert Trujillo: background vocals, bass guitar — MusicBrainz
  • Dave Mustaine: background vocals, guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
  • Cliff Burton: background vocals, bass guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
  • Ron McGovney: bass guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
  • Jason Newsted: background vocals, electric bass guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
  • Metallica has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1983–2023 — MusicBrainz
  • Metallica is from Los Angeles , California, U.S. — Wikipedia
  • Metallica has 4 members: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo — Wikipedia
  • Metallica plays Heavy metal — Wikipedia
  • Metallica plays thrash metal — Wikipedia
  • Metallica plays speed metal — Wikipedia
  • Metallica plays hard rock — Wikipedia
  • Metallica has 5312732 listeners on Last.fm — Metallica on Last.fm
  • Metallica has released 10 recordings between 2026 and 2026 — Metallica on Discogs
  • Metallica has 1444 followers on Genius — Metallica on Genius
  • Twitter/X handle (per Genius): @Metallica — Metallica on Genius

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

57 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 19831 show
  2. 19851 show
  3. 19863 shows
  4. 19874 shows
  5. 19922 shows
  6. 19963 shows
  7. 20061 show
  8. 20081 show
  9. 20121 show
  10. 20142 shows
  11. 20221 show
  12. 202311 shows
  13. 202413 shows
  14. 20251 show
  15. 202612 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Jul 3, 2026London Stadium · LondonHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
Jun 28, 2026Principality Stadium · CardiffHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
Jun 25, 2026Barclays Hampden · GlasgowHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
Jun 21, 2026Aviva Stadium · DublinHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
Jun 13, 2026Puskás Aréna · BudapestHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
Jun 3, 2026Stadio Renato Dall'Ara · BolognaHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
May 30, 2026Olympiastadion · BerlinHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
May 27, 2026Letzigrund Stadion · ZürichHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
May 22, 2026Deutsche Bank Park · FrankfurtHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
May 19, 2026Stadion Śląski · ChorzówHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
May 13, 2026Arena Națională (National Arena) · BucharestHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
May 9, 2026OAKA Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium / OAKA «Σπύρος Λούης» · AthensHeadlinerwith Gojira, Knocked Loose
Jul 5, 2025Villa Park · BirminghamSupportwith Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Pantera, +31
Sep 27, 2024Estadio GNP Seguros · Mexico CityHeadlinerwith Greta Van Fleet, Mammoth
Sep 20, 2024Estadio GNP Seguros · Mexico CityHeadlinerwith Greta Van Fleet, Mammoth
Aug 30, 2024Lumen Field · SeattleHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Aug 23, 2024Commonwealth Stadium · EdmontonHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Aug 18, 2024U.S. Bank Stadium · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith Pantera, Ice Nine Kills, Mammoth, +1
Aug 16, 2024U.S. Bank Stadium · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Aug 9, 2024Soldier Field · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Aug 2, 2024Gillette Stadium · FoxboroughHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Jul 12, 2024Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano · MadridHeadlinerwith Architects, Mammoth
Jul 5, 2024PGE Narodowy · WarsawHeadlinerwith Architects, Mammoth
Jun 14, 2024Parken · CopenhagenHeadlinerwith Architects, Mammoth
Jun 7, 2024Olympic Stadium · HelsinkiHeadlinerwith Architects, Mammoth
May 24, 2024Olympiastadion München · MunichHeadlinerwith Architects, Mammoth
Nov 10, 2023Ford Field · DetroitHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Nov 3, 2023The Dome at America's Center · St LouisHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Sep 1, 2023State Farm Stadium · GlendaleHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Aug 25, 2023SoFi Stadium · InglewoodHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Aug 18, 2023AT&T Stadium · ArlingtonHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Aug 11, 2023Olympic Stadium / Stade Olympique · MontrealHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Aug 4, 2023MetLife Stadium · East RutherfordHeadlinerwith Pantera, Mammoth
Jun 16, 2023Ullevi Stadium · GothenburgHeadlinerwith Volbeat, Mammoth
May 26, 2023Volksparkstadion · HamburgHeadlinerwith Architects, Mammoth
May 19, 2023Stade de France · Saint-DenisHeadlinerwith Architects, Mammoth
Apr 27, 2023Johan Cruijff Arena · AmsterdamHeadlinerwith Architects, Mammoth
Jun 22, 2022Letňany Airport / Letiště Letňany · PragueHeadlinerwith Five Finger Death Punch, Red Fang
Jul 6, 2014Knebworth Park · KnebworthHeadlinerwith Alice In Chains
Jul 1, 2014Ippodromo Capannelle · RomeHeadlinerwith Alice In Chains, Volbeat, Kvelertak
Aug 25, 2012Rogers Arena · VancouverHeadlinerwith 3 Inches of Blood
Oct 16, 2008Auditorio Telmex · ZapopanHeadlinerwith Paramore, Katy Perry, Julieta Venegas, +10
Jun 9, 2006Donington Park · DerbySupportwith Tool, Guns N' Roses, Koian, +93
Sep 22, 1996Estadio De La Peineta · MadridHeadlinerwith Soundgarden, Corrosion of Conformity
Aug 4, 1996Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre · IrvineHeadlinerwith Soundgarden, The Ramones, Devo, +2
Jul 5, 1996Molson Park · BarrieHeadlinerwith Soundgarden, Violent Femmes, The Ramones, +2
Jul 1, 1992Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre · Tinley ParkHeadlinerwith Metal Church
Jun 28, 1992Legend Valley · ThornvilleHeadlinerwith Metal Church
Feb 8, 1987IJsselhallen · ZwolleHeadlinerwith Anthrax, Metal Church, Crimson Glory, +2
Feb 7, 1987Vorst Nationaal/Forest National · VorstHeadlinerwith Metal Church, Anthrax, Cyclone
Feb 5, 1987Zénith Paris La Villette · ParisHeadlinerwith Anthrax, Metal Church
Jan 30, 1987Friedrich-Ebert-Halle · LudwigshafenHeadlinerwith Metal Church
Dec 20, 1986Mercer Arena · SeattleHeadlinerwith Metal Church
Dec 17, 1986Max Bell Arena · CalgaryHeadlinerwith Metal Church
Nov 26, 1986Veterans Memorial Auditorium · ProvidenceHeadlinerwith Metal Church
Dec 31, 1985San Jose Civic · San JoseHeadlinerwith Exodus, Metal Church, Megadeth
Mar 5, 1983The Stone · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Laaz Rockit, Exodus

Where they play

55 rooms in 53 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Madrid2 shows
  • Mexico City2 shows
  • Minneapolis2 shows
  • Seattle2 shows
  • Amsterdam1 show

and 48 other cities

Releases

35 releases, 1983–2026

  • M72 World Tour: Auckland, New Zealand - November 19, 2025

    2026

  • M72 World Tour - Athens, Greece (May 9, 2026)

    2026

  • OverLoad

    2026

  • M72 - Frankfurt, Germany - May 22, 2026

    2026

  • M72 - Frankfurt, Germany - May 24, 2026

    2026

  • M72 World Tour - Berlin, Germany (May 30, 2026)

    2026

  • M72 - Budapest, Hungary - June 11, 2026

    2026

  • M72 - Budapest, Hungary - June 13, 2026

    2026

  • M72 - Bologna, Italy - June 3, 2026

    2026

  • M72 World Tour - Cardiff, Wales June 28, 2026

    2026

  • 72 Seasons

    2023 · Album

  • Hardwired… to Self‐Destruct

    2016 · Album

  • By Request

    2014 · Compilation

  • Through the Never (Music From the Motion Picture)

    2013 · Album

  • Lulu

    2011 · Album

  • The Metallica Collection

    2009 · Compilation

  • Death Magnetic

    2008 · Album

  • The Videos: 1989–2004

    2006 · Compilation

  • The Best Ballads

    2005 · Compilation

  • Limited‐Edition Vinyl Box Set

    2004 · Compilation

  • St. Anger

    2003 · Album

  • Garage Inc.

    1998 · Compilation

  • Reload

    1997 · Album

  • Load

    1996 · Album

  • Metallica

    1991 · Album

  • 1985-03-15: Kabuki Theater, San Francisco, CA, USA

    1990 · Album

  • 1988-11-22: Mecca Arena, Milwaukee, WI

    1988 · Album

  • …And Justice for All

    1988 · Album

  • 1986‐05‐23: Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK, USA

    1986 · Album

  • Master of Puppets

    1986 · Album

  • 1985-03-15: Kabuki Theater, San Francisco, California, USA

    1985 · Album

  • 1985-08-17: Monsters of Rock @ Donington Park, Castle Donington, UK

    1985 · Album

  • Ride the Lightning

    1984 · Album

  • 1983-12-18: Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, OH, USA

    1983 · Album

  • Kill ’Em All

    1983 · Album

Lineup

  • James Hetfield · guitar, lead vocals
  • Lars Ulrich · drums (drum set), percussion
  • Kirk Hammett · background vocals, guitar
  • Robert Trujillo · background vocals, bass guitar

Former

  • Dave Mustaine · background vocals, guitar
  • Cliff Burton · background vocals, bass guitar
  • Ron McGovney · bass guitar
  • Jason Newsted · background vocals, electric bass guitar

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 50+ plays, 2024-09-21–2026-08-21 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Early' (Eva Walker) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Brian Foss) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Morning Show' (John Richards) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (Evie Stokes, Lisa LeClair) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Sonic Reducer' (Jenn) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Metallica — Estadio GNP Seguros, 2024-09-27
Poster · Estadio GNP Seguros, 2024-09-27 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
Metallica on Last.fmArtist facts
Metallica on DiscogsArtist facts
Metallica on GeniusArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.