Metallica announces tour with Limp Bizkit for 2025. Buy tickets

Metallica leaves no stone unturned on their “M72 Tour”.

Originally announced in November 2022 (!), the Rock Hall of Fame members have just added a third year of performances to their ongoing tour in support of their latest album, “72 Seasons.”

This time, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Co. are hosting six “No Repeat Weekends” – either Thursday and Saturday or Friday and Sunday shows with different setlists and opening acts – as well as six “One Night Only” concerts.

The closest No Repeat Weekend to New York is Friday, May 23 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, featuring Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills. Sunday, May 25 features Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies.

A month earlier, the “Enter Sandman” rockers have scheduled a “one night only” gig at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse on Saturday, April 19. Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies will perform as special guests that evening.

According to Consequence, “these one-off concerts promise the full production of the tour and a huge round stage setup.”

In August 2023, New York Post resident metalhead Ryan Murphy attended two “M72” concerts at MetLife Stadium and said, “Metallica played everything you wanted to hear over the two nights, with no repetition.”

“Even though they were promoting their new album,” he continued, “they played all the fan favorites.”

Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming M72 shows on websites like Vivid Seats, with the official on-sale launch for the 2025 shows being Friday, September 27.

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Metallica 2024-25 tour schedule

Metallica 2025 festival appearances

As you may have noticed, Metallica is headlining two festivals next year.

Here’s what we know about each of them so far:

Metallica setlist

The last time Metallica performed in the United States was as a headliner for two consecutive concerts on August 30 and September 1 at Lumen Field in Seattle.

While we can't guarantee what Hetfield and Hammett will play on next year's tour, here's what the band played on nights one and two, according to Set List FM.

Metallica concert review

You don't know exactly what to expect when you see Hetfield, Hammett and Co. live?

We recommend you take a look at the NY Post's review of Metallica's two “M72” concerts at MetLife Stadium here.

Metallica support acts

Has it been ages since you heard Limp Bizkit or Suicidal Tendencies?

As a quick refresher, here are the most streamed songs on Spotify from each of the supporting acts:

Limp Bizkit: “Breaking things”

Ice Nine Kills: “A serious mistake”

Panteras: “Go”

Suicidal tendencies: “Institutionalized”

Major hard rock tours 2024-25

While no tour will rock as hard as Metallica's, many of the biggest names in metal will be on the road over the next few months.

Here are just five tours that will turn the volume up to 11 in the near future.

• Deftones

• Iron Maiden

• Judas Priest

• Grain

• Sessanta with A Perfect Circle, Primus and Puscifer

Who else is on the road? Check out our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find out.

This article was written by Matt Levy, live events reporter for the New York Post. Levy stays up to date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musicians and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows — and finds great ticket prices online. Since starting his job at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed SNL's Melissa Villaseñor, to name a few. Please note that offers are subject to expiration and all prices are subject to change.