Metallica’s M72 Tour to Rock Australia and New Zealand in 2025

Metallica has officially announced that their M72 World Tour will make its way to Australia and New Zealand in November 2025.

The tour, which has already hit several countries, will see the Bay Area metal legends performing at stadiums across Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland.

Starting on November 1 in Perth, which was exclusively revealed by Rolling Stone AUNZ, the tour will continue through the major cities before wrapping up in Auckland on November 19. The shows will feature Metallica‘s signature Snake Pit stage, a central feature of their performances that brings fans closer to the band in a way that has become synonymous with their live shows.

The announcement follows the success of Metallica’s latest album, 72 Seasons, which reached No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart in 2023. This marked their eighth chart-topping album Down Under, and served as a followup to Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, which also led the ARIA Chart following its release in 2016. The band’s 1991 Black Album remains one of the country’s best-selling records, certified 13 times platinum by ARIA.

Metallica will be joined by special guests Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies, and tickets will go on sale starting Monday, November 4, with pre-sale opportunities available to fan club members from Tuesday, October 29.

Metallica’s influence on the global music scene is undeniable. Since their formation in 1981, the band has sold over 120 million albums, collected nine Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. In Australia, their legacy has been equally impactful, with each new release adding to their strong chart history.

For more information on pre-sale times, enhanced experiences, I Disappear Tickets, travel packages, and more, visit Metallica’s website.

Metallica 2025 Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates

November 1 — Optus Stadium, Perth, WA

November 5 — Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, SA

November 8 — Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC

November 12 — Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD

November 15 — Accor Stadium, Sydney, NSW

November 19 — Eden Park, Auckland, NZ