Suncorp Stadium in Milton will host American heavy metal legends Metallica on 12 November 2025 as part of their M72 World Tour, marking the band’s first Australian visit in over a decade.
Metallica Returns to Australia
Metallica will be returning to Australia for their first tour since 2013. After cancelling their 2020 Australian stadium tour due to frontman James Hetfield’s return to rehab, fans have eagerly awaited the band’s return. This tour will take place in five major cities across Australia, including Brisbane, and a final stop in Auckland, New Zealand.
The tour will kick off at Perth’s Optus Stadium on 1 November 2025, with performances following at Adelaide Oval, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, and Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. It will conclude at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. Auckland’s Eden Park will host the final show on 19 November.
Supporting Acts and Tour Features
Joining Metallica on this Australian leg of the tour are Evanescence, famous for hits like “Bring Me to Life”, and “Suicidal Tendencies,” best known for “Institutionalized.” This combination of metal and rock bands is expected to draw fans of all ages.
The tour will feature Metallica’s renowned “Snake Pit,” a fan-favourite stage setup that allows some audience members to be close to the action in the centre of the stage.
In addition, there will be opportunities for meet-and-greets, backstage tours, and other exclusive ticket experiences such as the “I Disappear Ticket,” which gives die-hard fans access to all six shows in Australia and New Zealand. Travel packages including tickets and accommodation will be available in most cities.
Tickets and Sales Information
Pre-sale tickets will be available for Live Nation members, Vodafone, and CommBank Mastercard holders starting 1 November 2024. General ticket sales will begin on 4 November 2024 at noon Brisbane local time.
For Brisbane fans, residents and 2024 Suncorp Stadium members will have early access to purchase tickets from 2:00 pm on 1 November until 11:00 am on 4 November.
Metallica’s Legacy
Formed in 1981, Metallica is one of the world’s most successful heavy metal bands, with over 120 million albums sold globally and nine Grammy Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, cementing their status as metal icons. Their 11th studio album, 72 Seasons was released in 2023 and reached number one on the ARIA chart.
Metallica’s last tour in Brisbane was during the Soundwave Festival on 23 February 2013 at the Brisbane Showgrounds. This was part of the larger Soundwave 2013 festival, where Metallica headlined alongside bands like Linkin Park and Blink-182. They performed a setlist packed with fan favourites, including “Master of Puppets,” “Enter Sandman,” and “One.” The show spanned their career, opening with their iconic intro cover of “The Ecstasy of Gold” and ending with a powerful encore featuring “Creeping Death,” “Battery,” and “Seek & Destroy.”
This was their last time in Brisbane, and the 2025 tour will mark their first return since then, which is highly anticipated by local fans.
Published 24-Oct-2024