Metallica announces Glasgow Hampden Park gig as part of world tour
The heavy metal band will be heading to Scotland next summer.
Heavy metal band Metallica are heading to Glasgow next summer for one night only and fans cannot contain their excitement.
The band, from LA, will head to Hampden on Thursday, June 25, 2026. On Thursday morning the band took to their website to announce the exciting news.
They penned: "Greetings from the road as the M72 World Tour currently rolls through North America… we're not ready to stop yet! An incredible year four of M72 in 2026 will take us back to Europe next spring and summer to visit some cities we have not been to yet.
"The production will feature the same unique stadium production at mid-field in-the-round, with the Snake Pit in the center of the stage providing a complete 360° view of the show. We're excited to continue the now-tradition of No Repeat Weekends and will also have a mix of some One Night Only shows."
Metallica will also welcome special guests Gojira and Knocked Loose on stage as their supporting acts for the Glasgow show.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 30 here and Fan Club presales begin Tuesday, May 27.
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