Metallica live in concert.
ON TOUR

Metallica

403
critic concert reviews
metal

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

88
%
Based on 
403
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
83
%
Based on 
64
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Metallica is "Real Live Certified" and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 403 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Metallica is rated as an exceptional live performer, with noteworthy shows that are worth watching. Metallica concert reviews describe live shows and performances as thrilling, uplifting, electrifying, likeable, dazzling, powerful, and career-spanning.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Metallica concerts? Metallica concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Metallica? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Metallica range from $1,500,000 - $2,500,000, with Metallica's current estimated booking fee to be around $1,500,000.

On tour

Las Vegas Festival Grounds, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States (April 12); JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY, United States (April 19); Rogers Centre, Toronto, Canada (April 24); Rogers Centre, Toronto, Canada (April 26); Nissan Stadium, Nashville, United States (May 1); Nissan Stadium, Nashville, United States (May 3); Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA, United States (May 7); Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, United States (May 8); Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, United States (May 9); Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, United States (May 23); Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, United States (May 25); Northwest Stadium, Landover, United States (May 28); Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC, United States (May 31); Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA, United States (June 3); Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, United States (June 6)

Artist Info

Genre
metal
Origin
Los Angeles, United States (1981 - present)
Bio
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career.
Has Performed With
Guns N' Roses, Lamb of God, Kvelertak, Jim Breuer, Fear Factory, Avenged Sevenfold
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Seattle Times (USA)

August 31, 2024
%
There is no band on the planet better at obliterating NFL stadiums than Metallica — even if it was sometimes hard to tell last night.

Music In Minnesota (USA)

August 22, 2024
%
Metallica Energizes Twin Cities Music Scene

Star Tribune (USA)

August 19, 2024
%
After a night off, the metal vets returned strong Sunday to U.S. Bank Stadium with an all-new set list and different openers.

Pioneer Press (USA)

August 17, 2024
%
The foursome tore through the first of two nights at U.S. Bank Stadium in front of a near-capacity crowd

Twin Cities Media (USA)

August 17, 2024
%
The Metallica Takeover of Minneapolis Kicks Off With A Powerful And Perfect Night

Star Tribune (USA)

August 17, 2024
%
The metal gods’ first of two U.S. Bank Stadium shows in its “No Repeat Weekend” featured some deep-cut oldies and a renewed monstrosity.

Chicago Tribune (USA)

August 10, 2024
%
Metallica puts on an exhilarating concert at Soldier Field on a stage just feet from its fans

Past critic reviews published in

Boston.com (USA), Glide Magazine (USA), The Boston Globe (USA), Glide Magazine (USA), Rockfreaks.net (Denmark) and more

Image Credit

Ralph Arvesen [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

2024-06-16: Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark (26 June 2024)