While Metallica may be taking a brief break from their M72 tour, with Power Trip Festival being their next stop on October 8th, their updates continue to pour in, and they are nothing short of legendary. Metal Insider has gathered a handful of highlights.
Concluding their series of pro-shot videos from the Los Angeles leg of their no-repeat weekend, Metallica have treated fans to a performance of their classic track, “Enter Sandman,” recorded at the SoFi Stadium on August 27th. This iconic track hails from their self-titled 1991 record, famously known as the Black Album. Metallica has elevated “Enter Sandman” to a crowd-pleasing closing anthem during recent years, particularly during the M72 tour, where it consistently wrapped up the second night of each city’s performance.
Transitioning to their Phoenix shows on September 1st and the rescheduled September 9th concert due to James Hetfield’s positive Covid-19 test, Metallica’s relentless determination shined through. Despite Hetfield’s vocal struggles, which led to the omission of “The Day That Never Comes” and “Master of Puppets” from the setlist on the first night, the band insisted on pushing forward. Their recent pro-shot video release of “Holier Than Thou” from that evening astounded the Phoenix crowd. For some attendees, witnessing Metallica’s performance felt surreal, while others declared it the best night of their lives.
In other Metallica news…
BLACKENED x Rabbit Hole Collaboration
Prepare for the Blackened x Rabbit Hole collaboration, the latest addition to the Masters of Whiskey Series. This limited edition collaboration is created in partnership with Blackened’s Master Distiller and Blender Rob Dietrich, and Rabbit Hole Distillery’s Founder & Hall of Fame Whiskey Maker Kaveh Zamanian (order here).
Inside the Making of Metallica’s “Too Far Gone?” Video
The eighth episode of The Metallica Report podcast offers weekly insider updates on all things Metallica. Hosted by Steffan Chirazi and Renée Richardson, the podcast dives deep into the band’s world, where episode eight gives everyone a behind-the-scenes perspective behind their recent “Too Far Gone” video, featuring director Buddy Nichols, James and Robert Trujillo, and Tony Hawk.
Goodnight, Texas’ New Single
Goodnight, Texas has a new single, “Runaways,” dropping later this month. The song showcases a hard-rock sound with lead guitar by none other than Metallica’s Kirk Hammett. This release marks a departure from the band’s usual folk-rock style, entering a more explorative approach.
Metal Insider is crafting a distinctive report on Metallica’s 2023 North American leg of the M72 tour. While we eagerly await to release this report, we will continue to share any and all updates that these legends choose to unveil. Stay tuned for more exciting developments.
But wait, there’s more!
Metallica have been sharing individual city updates, photo galleries, interviews, and more.
Check out Metallica’s M72 2023 North American tour highlights below:
August 4, 2023 MetLife Stadium
August 6, 2023 MetLife Stadium
August 11, 2023 Stade Olympique
August 13, 2023 Stade Olympique
September 1, 2023 State Farm Stadium
September 9, 2023 State Farm Stadium
