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October 25, 2024
Megan Milner

METALLICA M72 WORLD TOUR – 2025 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND DATES ANNOUNCED

 

Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies to Support

General On Sale November 4

Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking M72 World Tour will be coming to Australia and New Zealand in November of 2025.

This leg of the M72 World Tour will see the band visit stadiums in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland. These dates will feature Metallica performing at the end of each stadium and will include the infamous Snake Pit extending from the front of the stage. There will be a full complement of Enhanced Experiences available, ranging from access to a meet and greet, production and stage tour, food and beverage in the “Black Box” lounge, early entry into the venue, and the aforementioned Snake Pit. The very popular “I Disappear Ticket” will also be available, which enables fans to attend to all six shows in Australia and New Zealand, and travel packages including tickets and hotel will be available in four of the six cities.

Support on M72’s 2025 Australia/New Zealand shows will come from Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies.

Tickets for the newly announced shows will be on sale Monday, November 4th at 12pm local time. Fan club pre-sales begin Tuesday, October 29th. For further information, pre-sale times, enhanced experiences, I Disappear Tickets, travel packages and more, go to http://metallica.lnk.to/M72-AU-NZ-2025

Vodafone

Vodafone customers can be among the first to secure tickets during a 48 hour presale commencing 11am Wednesday, October 30 in Perth and Melbourne, and 1pm in Adelaide and Brisbane. Visit vodafone.com.au/ticket to find out more.

One NZ

One NZ customers can be among the first to secure tickets during a 48 hour presale commencing Wednesday, October 30, 11am. Head to one.nz/rewards

CommBank

Mastercard and eligible CommBank Yello customers get special access to presale tickets from 11:00am on Wednesday 30 October until 2:00pm on Friday 1 November, as well as access to exclusive preferred tickets from 12:00pm on Friday 1 November (AEDT). Tickets are available exclusively to eligible CommBank Yello customers using a CommBank Mastercard at checkout. Visit commbank.com.au/mastercardpresales to find out more.

Mastercard

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in New Zealand. Mastercard Presale starts Wednesday 30 October, 1pm and ends Friday 1 November, 11am. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Monday 4 November, 12pm. Check out priceless.com/music for details.

Westfield

Westfield members get access to exclusive reserved tickets to see Metallica. Tickets on sale from Mon 4 Nov in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland. Become a Westfield member by downloading the app here:

www.westfield.com.au/membership/ https://www.westfield.co.nz/membership

Since opening April 2023 in Amsterdam, M72 has seen Metallica play to some three million fans. Variously hailed as “an altogether life-affirming experience” (Billboard), “impossible to leave unsatisfied” (Austin Chronicle), “a stone-cold stunner of a show” (Detroit News), “the mother of all summer concerts” (Worcester Telegram Gazette) and “as tight and furious as Metallica has sounded in ages” (Los Angeles Times), M72 continues to amaze fans and critics alike.

M72’s 2025 Australia/New Zealand leg is produced by Live Nation.

As always, a portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to local charities via the band’s All Within My Hands foundation. Established in 2017 as a way to give back to communities that have supported Metallica over the years, All Within My Hands has raised over $15 million USD – providing $8.2 million USD in grants to career and technical education programs including the ground-breaking Metallica Scholars Initiative, now in its sixth year, over $3.6 million USD to combat food insecurity, more than $3.5 million USD to disaster relief efforts.

METALLICA

M72 WORLD TOUR

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND 2025

Nov 1 Perth, WA – Optus Stadium

Nov 5 Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Oval

Nov 8 Melbourne, VIC – Marvel Stadium

Nov 12 Brisbane, QLD – Suncorp Stadium

Nov 15 Sydney, NSW – Accor Stadium

Nov 19 Auckland, NZ – Eden Park

Presale details:

Perth/ Melbourne/ Auckland

Legacy Fanclub Presale: Tuesday, October 29 from 9am until Wednesday, October 30, 9am

Fifth Member Fanclub Presale: Tuesday, October 29 from 11am until Wednesday, October 30, 9am

Mastercard Presale: Wednesday, October 30 from 11am until Friday, November 1, 11am

Vodafone & One NZ Presale: Wednesday, October 30 from 11am until Friday, November 1, 11am

Live Nation Presale: Friday, November 1 from 12pm until Monday, November 4, 11am

Stadium Presale: Friday, November 1 from 12pm until Monday, November 4, 11am

Adelaide/ Brisbane/ Sydney

Legacy Fanclub Presale: Tuesday, October 29 from 11am until Wednesday, October 30, 11am

Fifth Member Fanclub Presale: Tuesday, October 29 from 1pm until Wednesday, October 30, 11am

Mastercard Presale: Wednesday, October 30 from 1pm until Friday, November 1, 1pm

Vodafone & One NZ Presale: Wednesday, October 30 from 1pm until Friday, November 1, 1pm

Live Nation Presale: Friday, November 1 from 2pm until Monday, November 4, 11am

Stadium Presale: Friday, November 1 from 2pm until Monday, November 4,

GENERAL TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS GO ON SALE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 12PM LOCAL TIME

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June 6, 2024
Megan Milner

Apocalyptica Release The Call Of Ktulu: Feat Cliff Burton. Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 Out Tomorrow!

Apocalyptica are thrilled to announce the fourth and final exciting single from
Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 – the hotly-anticipated sequel to their legendary debut record.

The Call of Ktulu will coincide with the album’s release, and follows on from a rapturous response to the preceding three singles: stunning reinterpretations of The Four Horsemen, The Unforgiven II, and One.

Most notably, The Call of Ktulu features a truly remarkable guest: legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton himself.

Listen to this masterwork here
https://youtu.be/wBnEKQ6u08k

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinki’s world-renowned Sibelius Academy played symphonic tribute to the biggest of the big four – heavy metal titans Metallica. For their ninth record the classically-minded dynamos are returning to their roots to bring a legendary story full circle. It also features a host of surprises, including appearances by Metallica’s very own James Hetfield, Rob Trujillo, and – in a move that is sure to set the metal world alight – The Call of Ktulu, featuring the original bassline laid down by Cliff Burton, who tragically lost his life in a tour bus accident in 1986.

Apocalyptica’s The Call Of Ktulu, the original of which first appeared on Metallica’s second album – 1984 landmark Ride The Lightning – is more than just a reimagining of that defining moment in thrash history. It represents a resounding seal of approval given by Metallica and the family of Cliff Burton themselves, who were all enthusiastically behind the idea. It also serves as a powerful tribute to a legendary bassist whose colossal musical legacy lives on.

I’ve learned in life that if you have crazy ideas it’s always worth asking, so I called Lars!” says Apocalyptica founder Eicca Toppinen. “He was like, ‘I love that you guys always think outside of the box!’ James (Hetfield) loved the idea, and I met one of Cliff’s close relatives and she did, too. It was a spiritual experience working on this. We wanted to treat this with honour and maximum respect, and it was magical to have people so close to Cliff say that he would have loved it.

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 was produced by longtime collaborator and studio supremo Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Tool) and will be released via new label Throwdown Entertainment on this Friday, June 7

Tracklisting:
Ride the Lightning
St. Anger
The Unforgiven II
Blackened
The Call of Ktulu (in memory of Cliff Burton)
The Four Horsemen (ft. Rob Trujillo)
Holier Than Thou
To Live Is To Die
One
One (Instrumental)

Pre Orders are available now
https://bmg.lnk.to/PlaysMetallicaVol.2PR

Apocalyptica are:
Eicca Toppinen
Perttu Kivilaakso
Paavo Lötjönen

Follow Apocalyptica
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER

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April 10, 2024
Megan Milner

Apocalyptica Release, The Unforgiven II, Taken From Plays Metallica, Vol. 2

APOCALYPTICA
Release, The Unforgiven II
Taken From Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2
The Follow-Up To ‘The Four Horsemen’ Feat Metallica Bassist Rob Trujillo
*** More Guests To Be Announced ***

Apocalyptica are thrilled to announce the second single from Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 – the hotly-anticipated sequel to their legendary debut record.

The Unforgiven II falls hot on the heels of first single The Four Horsemen, featuring Metallica’s very own bassist Rob Trujllo.

Listen to The Unforgiven II here
https://bmg.lnk.to/TheUnforgivenIIPR

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinki’s world-renowned Sibelius Academy played symphonic tribute to the biggest of the big four – heavy metal titans Metallica. For their ninth record the classically-minded dynamos are returning to their roots to bring a legendary story full circle. It also features a host of surprises beginning with a unique collaboration.

Second single The Unforgiven II, taken from Metallica’s 1997 album Reload is a stunning reimagining of a cast-iron classic, setting the scene for a compendium of deep cuts and brilliant highlights spanning Metallica’s staggering 40 year career, and there are more surprises to come.

“We wanted to balance what we were doing between old and new,” says lead cellist Perttu Kivilaakso. “The Unforgiven II has such beautiful melodies and the lyrics are great, too! I loved the fact that we’ve been able to bind this record and our first record together in this way.“

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 was produced by longtime collaborator and studio supremo Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Tool) and will be released via new label Throwdown Entertainment on June 7th.

Tracklisting:
Ride the Lightning
St. Anger
The Unforgiven II
Blackened
The Call of Ktulu (in memory of Cliff Burton)
The Four Horsemen (ft. Rob Trujillo)
Holier Than Thou
To Live Is To Die
One
One (Instrumental)

Pre Orders are available now
https://bmg.lnk.to/PlaysMetallicaVol.2PR

Apocalyptica are:
Eicca Toppinen
Perttu Kivilaakso
Paavo Lötjönen

Follow Apocalyptica
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER

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