News that metal behemoth Metallica is headed Down Under in 2025 has sent Aussie headbangers into a frenzy.
And now the dust has settled over the announcement, the hard work of securing tickets to one of the band’s five Australian shows and one in New Zealand begins.
The band, known for hits Master of Puppets and Enter Sandman, are set to perform five shows across Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland in November 2025.
The rockers will be bringing along goth metal outfit Evanescence – with hits Bring Me To Life and Going Under – as well as thrash pioneers Suicidal Tendencies, best known for their hit Institutionalized.
Metallica are well known for being a band who takes care of their hardcore fans and this tour is no different.
The general sale kicks off on November 4 from 12pm, but the band’s fan club members will be able to grab theirs days earlier.
Legacy fan club members can grab their tickets from 9am on Tuesday 29 October for the Perth, Melbourne and Auckland shows, and from 11am on the same day for Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.
Fifth Members can nab their Perth, Melbourne and Auckland tickets from 11am on Tuesday 29 October and from 1pm for Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.
News that metal behemoth Metallica is headed Down Under in 2025 has sent Aussie headbangers into a frenzy. Pictured in 2024
Fan club presales run until Wednesday 30 October, or until allocation is exhausted and members will have to head to the band’s website to nab a fan club code.
There will be a four-ticket limit per person, per city.
If you’re not in the clubs, no matter, as there are a raft of options for the early birds.
Mastercard, Vodaphone AU and One NZ presales presale kicks off on Wednesday 30 October from 11am (Perth, Melbourne, Auckland) and 1pm (Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney).
Metallica are well known for being a band who takes care of their hardcore fans and this tour is no different. Pictured: James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett in 2017
Westfield members can also access to exclusive reserved tickets from Monday 4 November in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland.
Live Nation, Evanesence and stadium presales, meanwhile will get underway from 12 pm on Friday 1 November for Perth, Melbourne, and Auckland, and from 2pm for Adelaide, Brisbane, and Sydney.
If that wasn’t enough, the band is also offering a range of ‘enhanced experiences’ including the Nothing Else Matters Snake Pit ticket.
The general sale kicks off on November 4 from 12pm, but the band’s fan club members will be able to grab theirs days earlier. Pictured: Hetfield in 2019
For $3,998 you get yourself a swag of goodies, including a spot in the band’s iconic Snake Pit – an exclusive standing section located in the middle of the stage thrust.
You’ll also get a backstage meet and greet with two band members, a production tour, a pre-show party in the Black Box Lounge, and more.
The band will play Perth’s Optus Stadium on November 1 next year, followed by Adelaide Oval on November 5, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on November 8, Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on November 12, Sydney’s Accor Stadium on November 15, and Eden Park in Auckland on November 19.
The tour will mark the first time Metallica will hit Aussie shores since the 2013 Soundwave festival, where they headlined along with Linkin Park and Blink-182.
It follows a cancelled Australian stadium tour in 2020, with lead singer and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield having undergone rehab for addiction.
‘As most of you probably know, our brother James has been struggling with addiction on and off for many years,’ a statement at the time read.
‘He has now, unfortunately, had to re-enter a treatment program to work on his recovery again.
‘We fully intend to make our way to your part of the world as soon as health and schedule permit. We’ll let you know as soon as we can.’
