London Stadium erupted into a frenzy of sound as Metallica brought the curtain down on their 'M72' tour, delivering a second unique setlist that left fans breathless and begging for more. The final UK and Ireland leg of this epic adventure may be over, but the memories – and the music – will linger long after the last note fades away.
With classics like 'Master Of Puppets' and 'Sad But True' already etched into their London debut on Friday, July 3rd, Sunday's performance was a masterclass in variety, kicking off with the blistering 'Whiplash' and hurtling through fan favourites like 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', 'Ride The Lightning', and – of course – those two tantalising tracks from their latest album, '72 Seasons'.
The night was a rollercoaster ride of big hitters: 'The Day That Never Comes', 'Wherever I May Roam', and their cover of 'Whiskey In the Jar' all got a workout, but it was the closing sequence that truly stole the show – a spine-tingling quartet of 'Blackened', 'Moth Into Flame', 'One', and that iconic anthem, 'Enter Sandman', which sent the crowd into raptures.
The evening's entertainment wasn't just about Metallica, though; Rob Trujillo and Kirk Hammett's 'doodle' segment proved once again why it's a cherished tradition. This time around, they paid tribute to British rock heritage with a medley of Black Sabbath's 'Electric Funeral' and Sex Pistols' 'Holiday In the Sun', an impressive nod to the genre that has shaped their sound.
Support acts Avatar and Pantera got the party started alongside Friday's Knocked Loose and Gojira, but the real stars of the show were Metallica – a band whose innovative concert formats have won them fans across the globe. The 'M72' tour may be over for now, but their commitment to pushing the boundaries of live music will keep them at the top of the game for years to come.
Next stop: Las Vegas, where they'll be taking up residency at the Sphere from October 1st, with dates extending into 2027. And if you thought that was all, their most recent studio album '72 Seasons' is still out there, waiting to be devoured – alongside a re-released remastered version of their 1997 album 'Reload', complete with previously unreleased material.
Source: NME