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Extra.ie
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Ticket prices, dates and opening acts: Everything to know about Metallica's Aviva gigs
Metallica are bound for Ireland in just over a year, and they will bring with them a whole host of other rock talent. The band have been confirmed by MCD for two Aviva Stadium shows next June as part of their M72 world tour, with four support acts listed to warm up the two-night festival of metal music. There will be plenty of demand for these gigs among generations of Metallica fans, young and old, here is everything to know: Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield and Robert Trujillo of Metallica. Pic:James Hetfield of Metallica. Pic:Metallica will come to Ireland in June of 2026 to play two shows in Dublin, with the first on June 19th and the second two days later on the 21st. The Aviva Stadium will play host to US rockers Metallica next summer. Pic: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images The Los Angeles rockers will play the Aviva Stadium on both shows. The Aviva Stadium has a capacity of 51,700 spectators, however, concerts tend to attract a slightly smaller figure, closer to 40,000 fan,s depending on stage setups. James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Pic:Tickets start from €121.95 and go all the way up to €261.25, subject to Ticketmaster charges. Two-night tickets for the newly announced No Repeat Weekends, as well as tickets for the single-night engagements, will go on sale May 30th at 10am. 𝑴𝑬𝑻𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑵 ⚡️ The world's biggest and most iconic metal band @Metallica bring their record-breaking M72 World Tour to Dublin's Aviva Stadium for a No Repeat Weekend on 19th & 21st June 2026 🔥 💥 Get ready for the biggest metal music weekend that Ireland has…
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Metallica in Nashville: What's Nissan Stadium's rain policy, where to park and what to know ahead of 'M72' shows
Rock legends Metallica are headed to Nashville for two nights of shows on their "M72 Tour." The "Enter Sandman" band will hit the stage at Nissan Stadium on May 1 and May 3 to play two completely different no-repeat shows. The band is extending their tour into its third year, adding 21 North American shows beginning in April and running through June of 2025. The concert features an in-the-round format, allowing some concertgoers to experience the show from the middle of its round stage in the "Snake Pit." What's in store for Metallica's show? Guitarist Kirk Hammett says there's 'nothing like Tennessee' A 69,000-person stadium concert is no small logistical feat, so we're here to tell you everything you should know before you go. Here's our complete guide. On Thursday, the openers for Metallica at Nissan Stadium will be Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies. On Saturday, the openers will be Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills. The stadium gates at Nissan Stadium open at 4 p.m. The shows start at 6 p.m. Concertgoers who would like to park at the stadium need to purchase a pass in advance of the concert. Fans can purchase parking HERE. Lots N & R open at 1 p.m. CT, and all other lots open 2 p.m. CT. There is also parking available throughout downtown Nashville. Nissan Stadium, in partnership with PMC, is offering parking options within walking distance to Nissan Stadium. To see these additional parking options, click HERE. The stadium advises fans to take rideshares or to be dropped off at the show due to construction in the area. The stadium said that rideshares can conveniently drop fans off at two different locations: the Interstate Drive between Woodland & Shelby Ave — and — the intersection of South 2nd Street and Crutcher Street. Clear bags must be 12″ x 12″ x 6″ or smaller. Non-transparent bags must be no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″, even if you are placing it inside your larger clear bag. Those in the general admission pit must enter through Gate 6. Metallica VIP check-in is located next to Gate 6. Thursday: The weather will be mostly cloudy, with scattered thunderstorms in the morning and a high of 77 degrees. As the afternoon progresses, chances of rain drop from 36% to 15%, and in the evening, hover around 10% with a low temperature of 66 degrees. Saturday: Throughout the day, thunderstorms are likely (chance of rain at 70%) with a high of 66 degrees. At night, there will be a low of 51 degrees and a few clouds. Umbrellas are not allowed inside Nissan Stadium, but rain ponchos are allowed in and will be available to purchase in the stadium. Blankets, jackets and coats are allowed into the stadium. When it comes to inclement weather, follow the directions of stadium staff and pay attention to the screens around the stadium. They will direct fans to covered or interior shelter areas if necessary. The Nissan Stadium X account will also provide the updates on any weather-related instructions in live time. Nissan Stadium is a cashless venue and a smoke-free facility. Fans can download the Nissan Stadium app to view their tickets and a stadium map. To purchase last-minute tickets for Metallica in Nashville, fans can click HERE. To learn more about Metallica, visit Audrey Gibbs is a music journalist with The Tennessean. You can reach her at agibbs@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Metallica in Nashville: Where to park and Nissan Stadium's rain policy
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Epiphone expands its high-end Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Epiphone has expanded its Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection, adding all-new models, fresh finishes and choice upgrades to its lineup of premium, Gibson-inspired electric guitars, which promise to deliver 'vintage looks and performance at an accessible price'. First given its extensive overhaul almost a year ago to the day, the modern-era Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection was seen as one of the firm's most notable releases of recent years – and for good reason. With prices for regular Epis on the rise and the boundary between high-end Epiphones and entry level Gibsons blurring, the Inspired by Gibson Custom range sought to make the divide even smaller, bringing a bevy of Gibson-approved appointments to an impressively-spec'd lineup of SGs, Les Pauls, ES models and more, that was dubbed 'more authentic than ever'. Chief among these was the open book headstock – a key feature of the Gibson aesthetic that, after making its way onto a select number of Epiphone artist models (Kirk Hammett's Greeny leading the way), was rolled out for a standard run production line for the first time. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 The flagship drop comprised a 1959 Les Paul Standard, 1959 ES-355 , Les Paul Custom, and 1963 Les Paul SG Custom. Now, Epiphone has added some more workhorse builds to the mix, unveiling a 1962 ES-335 reissue, 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut, 1964 SG Standard with Maestro Vibrola, and a 1963 Firebird V and Firebird I. There are also three new Les Pauls: the 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue, 1960 Les Paul Standard, and another 1959 Les Paul Standard, which now arrives with an improved rosewood (rather than laurel) fingerboard. Of the new drop, Epiphone's Product Manager Aljon Go says, 'Each iconic guitar is a tribute to Epiphone's rich history and dedication to quality. Our 'Inspired by Gibson' collection is all about bringing high-quality guitars based on classic Gibson designs, but at a price that won't break the bank. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 'For those looking for something truly special, our newest 'Inspired by Gibson Custom' range offers premium models crafted in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop. These guitars are part of our ongoing mission to make the exceptional craftsmanship and elevated appointments of the Custom Shop more accessible to players and fans everywhere.' To hit that brief, Epiphone has elected to reissue some of the most influential Gibson models there are. The 1959 Les Paul – a recreation of the Holy Grail LP – needs no introduction, nor does the 1957 Goldtop, which first cemented the Les Paul blueprint. Then there is the none-more-Angus Young '64 SG (the added Maestro Vibrola is a nice touch), as well as the ES-335, which is available in Sixties Cherry and Vintage Burst. Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 Owing to the 'Inspired by Gibson Custom' lineage, there are a number of specs that set these out from the rest of the Epi crowd. Across the board, there are rosewood fingerboards, Gibson USA pickups, one-piece necks, vintage gloss finishes, either 60s SlimTaper or chunkier 50s rounded neck profiles and, of course, that open book headstock, which is what really sells the line. How successful have these tweaks been? Well, Guitar World's Daryl Robertson recently got hands-on with the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop – and noted it was one of the best Les Pauls he'd ever played. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 'I must've played hundreds of Les Pauls, and I can safely say this is up there with the best sounding of them,' he notes. 'It even gives my own Gibson Les Paul Standard a run for its money.' As was the case with the first launch last year, it goes without saying that these are arguably the best-looking and (unsurprisingly) the most Gibson-looking Epiphones you'll be able to get your hands on, but that comes at a cost: on average, prices sit at $1,299, with the LP Special weighing in at $999 and the Firebird V sitting at $1,699. Head over to Epiphone to find out more.
Perth Now
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Metallica hope to play The Sphere
Metallica want to play The Sphere in Las Vegas. The 'Enter Sandman' rockers would love to stage a "crazy experience" at the futuristic venue - which is renowned for its immersive video and audio capabilities, including a giant wraparound LED screen - and embrace all it has to offers. Asked about the possibility, guitarist Kirk Hammett told The Hollywood Reporter: "Oh, heck, yeah! That's a great example of how venues are changing. That's using modern technology to the fullest, to really up the levels of production and entertainment, connected to AI and making it a crazy experience." The group have always embraced changes in technology, including appearing in 'Fortnite' and staging an immersive concert with Apple Vision Pro., and Kirk warned other artists need to do the same or risk being "exploited". He said: "The formats and venues just keep on coming. Ten years ago, I didn't know we would be characters in a Fortnite game or that Apple would create VR headsets that can bring you literally right in front of the performer or the athlete. We didn't see any of this coming. "We came up in a very traditional fashion where the platforms were albums, cassettes, CDs. You had nightclubs and theaters and arenas and stadiums. And you had radio. Then MTV showed up, and that became a different format. "But for decades and decades, that's all you had. Now every decade that comes by, there are four new platforms and new venues. Even the venues themselves are changing. "It's important to pay attention to all this stuff, because if you don't apply yourself in a responsible fashion, someone else is going to do it for you, and you're going to be on the exploited end. If you're not paying attention, then stuff like Napster happens. It's not for me to say, but that's something to ponder." Despite the huge venues they play, the group are always looking for ways to connect with fans, particularly those they recognise from previous tours. Kirk said: "We used to go out on stage with the lights still on so we can see everyone. We'd play or jam on some unrecorded song, and then, boom! The lights go off, and the show would begin. It's a way for us to connect without playing our instruments or having a wall of sound out there... "It's our time to do exactly that, recognise and acknowledge all the faces, the regulars who are at every single freaking show, or have been to the last six shows, or whatever it is. We use that time to acknowledge them, and they acknowledge us. 'Great to see you. You're here at the show, right on, let's rock out. Let's all have fun again.' "
Toronto Star
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Metallica brings the noise to Rogers Centre in blistering concert
Metallica 3 stars (out of four) Rogers Centre, Toronto, April 24, 2025 A little more than 40 years ago — Jan. 19, 1985, to be exact — an upstart young band from Northern California nearly burned Toronto's Concert Hall to the ground due to the friction caused by how fast they played their guitars. They were inspired by a new wave of British metal, played heavier and more frantically; who ever thought it would have so much staying power? That band was of course Metallica, and by the next winter they were headlining their own tour with a stop at Maple Leaf Gardens. Fast-forward to 2025, and the thrash metal pioneers now need a full four days in Toronto — to host an art exhibition inspired by their music, launch a coffee-table book and screen a preview of a documentary about how they've saved fan's lives. Not to mention play a pair of sold-out concerts at Rogers Centre. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW As grizzled as James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich and Robert Trujillo may now seem, they haven't missed a beat. They still know how to put on a bombastic headbangers' ball. At the first night of shows, there were more interludes and rest periods than in the good ol' speed demon days, just as the dates on the tour are more spread out. The newest wrinkle for the ongoing M72 World Tour, which began with the release of their 11th studio album, '72 Seasons,' in 2023, is that no two setlists in the same city are the same, no songs are repeated. Which makes sense given their extensive body of work dating back to 1983, but can make things expensive for even their most loyal of fans. Words can't really do justice to the transformation Rogers Centre underwent shortly after the Blue Jays wrapped their latest homestand in anticipation of Metallica's Toronto takeover. The entire field was covered and eight towers were erected with cylindrical video screens atop each one projecting images, including a cool montage of ticket stubs from the nearly 20 Toronto-area shows played over their Canadian concert history. There were also plenty of close-ups of the four of them doing what they do best, while the band made full use of the not-quite-circular stage; drummer Ulrich had his kit moved around so as many people as possible on the floor could get a good look at his playing prowess. The set featured an eclectic mix of compulsory cuts off of '72 Seasons' including the title track, 'If Darkness Had a Son' and 'Shadows Follow' relatively early on. I don't know if they'd be considered deep cuts, but I was surprised to hear 'Holier Than Thou' over other potential choices from Metallica's breakthrough 1991 self-titled album as well as 'Ride the Lightning''s 'Fight Fire With Fire' with its misleadingly gentle acoustic opening. And from 2008's 'Death Magnetic,' 'The Day That Never Comes' was a welcome inclusion. There was even an impressive mosh pit that broke out during the prolonged instrumental — and tribute to late former bassist Cliff Burton — 'Orion.' It was not as impressive, however, as the amplified singalong that commenced during 'Nothing Else Matters.' And if the older attendees thought of nodding off around the 10:30 p.m. mark, 'Fuel,' with Hetfield's rapid and loud delivery of 'Gimme fuel / Gimme fire / Gimme that which I desire' definitely woke everyone up. I don't know if I'll get the image of giant yellow and black beach balls dropped from the towers and bouncing through the stadium during the 'Kill 'Em All' classic 'Seek and Destroy' anytime soon, but that's Metallica in 2025, I guess.
