Metallica Announces Epic 2025 Tour: All you need to know

Metallica is extending its M72 World Tour into a third year, with 21 newly-announced shows in North America in 2025

The tour will include a performance at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 31, 2025

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Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 27 at 10 AM local time, with presales starting on September 23

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The 2025 tour extension also includes festival appearances at Sick New World in Las Vegas and Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio

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Each show will feature rotating support acts, with Pantera, Limp Bizkit, Suicidal Tendencies, and Ice Nine Kills all making appearances.

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Fans can access special experiences like meet-and-greets, backstage tours, and early entry through Enhanced Experiences

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The popular "I Disappear Ticket" is back, allowing fans to attend every M72 show in North America

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Travel packages including tickets, hotel accommodations, and shuttle services will be available for most tour locations

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The M72 tour will feature a unique in-the-round stage setup and a "Snake Pit" for fans to get closer to the band

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