Metallica’s ‘M72 World Tour’ Kick-Off Night #2 [BRENT’S PHOTOS]
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Metallica brought their 2023-24 ‘M72 World Tour’ to North American soil for the first time over the weekend. They played for two incredible nights…
Similar to Lincoln Financial Field for our Eagles, MetLife Stadium has an outside concourse area filled with activites.
Brent PorcheRock & Roll Hall of Famers Metallica brought their 2023-24 'M72 World Tour' to North American soil for the first time over the weekend. They played for two incredible nights of music, metal, and mayhem at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
The 'Mighty' Metallica's 'M72 World Tour' premiered in Amsterdam, Netherlands back in April. It has hit France, Germany, England, and Sweden before bringing the tour stateside. North Jersey was the first stop on leg 1 of the North American portion of the tour, with two-night stops in Montreal, QC, Arlington, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ, St. Louis, MO, and Detroit Rock City before the end of the year. Metallica kicks off the 2nd leg of their European tour in May 2024.
Getting to MetLife Stadium was a feat within itself. Tens of thousands of diehard Metallica fans descended on East Rutherford, NJ. The stadium holds roughly 82,000 people. The record attendance for a show at MetLife Stadium was 93,000, however, set back in 2012 by the 12th Siyum HaShas.
Ed Sheeran holds the record for the second largest attendance at 89,106 for his show in June 2023. Taylor Swift also has to hold some sort of record at MetLife Stadium as well with her massive 'Era's Tour.'
Night #1 featured opening acts MammothWVH & Pantera. Ice Nine Kills and Five Finger Death Punch leading off on night #2.
Metallica kicked off their performance the way they always do, with the always exciting hype video from "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" and Ennio Morricone's "The Ecstasy of Gold." Next, it was the "toe-tapping" version of their very first single off of their very first album "Whiplash" (video below).
Metallica - WHIPLASH (Live) M72 World Tour Night #2
It was a hits-packed, career-spanning setlist on both nights. It featured all of your favorite Metallica tunes, plus a couple of new bangers off their brand-new, eleventh studio album 72 Seasons, including the tour debut of "Too Far Gone?" You can check out the full setlist from night #2 of the 'M72 World Tour' below.
Metallica - MOTH INTO FLAME (Live) (clip)
The energy was through the roof from both the bands and the fans alike all night long. Good thing MetLife Stadium doesn't have a roof!
There is still plenty of time to see Metallica on the 2023/2024 'M72 World Tour.' However, you will have to travel a decent distance to the next closest show to the Philadelphia area, and that includes 2024 as well. Future 'M72 World Tour' dates and locations can be found here.
Outside MetLife Stadium
Brent PorcheNo Repeats all weekend long, from opening bands to songs on Metallica's setlist. Everything was completely different from the first night. They will do this throughout the rest of the M72 World Tour.
Metallica on the Big Screen
Brent PorcheThis area of MetLife Stadium was a focal point for pictures and for meeting up with friends.
Brent Porche at MetLife Stadium
Brent PorcheThis was my second time ever at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The first time was WWE's Wrestlemania 29 10 years ago.
Metallica About to Take the Stage
Brent PorcheThe picture on the screens was the design of the limited-edition poster available at the merch stands.
James Hetfield of Metallica
Brent PorchePapa Het had the sold out crowd at MetLife Stadium rocking out hard all night long.
Metallica in The Round at MetLife Stadium
For the second consecutive tour, Metallica has performed in the round.
Robert Trujillo, James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett of Metallica
Brent PorcheMetLife Stadium is so big that even being this close to the stage and the band, still makes them seem so far away.
Metallica Beach Balls
Brent PorcheMetallica loves throwing massive beach balls out into the crowd during their shows. The fell from the massive pillars above the audience during "Whiskey in the Jar."
Metallica at MetLife Stadium
Brent PorcheIt looks like aliens are about to land on the stage at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ as part of the M72 World Tour.
Metallica Brought the Pyro!
Brent PorcheYou can never have enough pyro and fireworks when it comes to outdoor concerts, and Metallica brought along a good amount of FIRE power with them!
M72 World Tour at MetLife Stadium
Brent PorcheThis was taken on night #2 of Metallica's M72 World Tour North American Kick-off shows at MetLife Stadium.
Metallica
Brent PorcheThe M72 World Tour stage is absolutely massive.
Metallica at MetLife Stadium Night #2
Brent PorcheMetallica rocked a completely different setlist on night #2.
James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich of Metallica
Brent PorcheJames Hetfield & Lars Ulrich of Metallica rocking the MetLife Stadium Stage on Night #2 of their M72 World Tour
M72 World Tour at MetLife Stadium
Brent PorcheThere were most pits everywhere on the floor and as far as the eye could see.
Metallica at MetLife Stadium on their M72 World Tour
Brent PorcheThe North Jersey Crowd was electric and full of energy all night long!
Metallica
Brent PorcheMetallica greeting the East Rutherford, NJ crowd on night #2 of their M72 World Tour
Metallica M72 Night #2 Setlist
Brent PorcheIt's always cool to see the breakdown of a setlist. Each band does their own thing when it comes to creating show sets.
M72 World Tour Merch Trailer
Brent PorcheBrent Porche at MetLife Stadium
Brent PorcheSimilar to Lincoln Financial Field for our Eagles, MetLife Stadium has an outside concourse area filled with activites.
