Get ready, Houston! Metallica is back and bigger than ever with the announcement that their monumental M72 World Tour will roll into its third year, with 21 additional North American shows in 2025. Mark your calendars for June 14, when NRG Stadium will pulse with the iconic riffs of one of the world’s greatest heavy metal bands.

A Tour That Keeps on Rockin'

The M72 World Tour, which launched in April 2023, has been a relentless juggernaut of sonic power, wowing fans from Amsterdam to Mexico City. Over 3 million attendees have already witnessed this “stone-cold stunner of a show,” as praised by the *Detroit News*. Now, Metallica is set to take their unique brand of in-the-round stadium rock to new heights in 2025, starting with a headlining gig at the Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas on April 12.

Houston, Prepare for Metal Madness

Houston will get its dose of Metallica magic when the band rolls into town at NRG Stadium on June 14, 2025. The larger-than-life experience includes Metallica’s trademark massive stage setup, complete with their signature in-the-round format, meaning fans in every corner of the stadium will feel like they’re part of the action. Supporting acts on this leg of the tour include Pantera, Limp Bizkit, Suicidal Tendencies, and Ice Nine Kills—guaranteeing an unforgettable night of head-banging rock and metal.

Taking Over Stadiums Nationwide

Aside from Houston, the 2025 leg includes an array of high-profile stops, such as Metallica's first-ever show at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium in Blacksburg on May 7. Virginia Tech fans have long blasted the band’s hit “Enter Sandman” to hype up football crowds, making this stop particularly electrifying. Other highlights include their much-anticipated return to Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on May 1 and 3, and two shows in Tampa after a 15-year hiatus.

A Hometown Celebration in the Bay Area

As Metallica’s tour nears its conclusion, the band will perform two massive homecoming shows at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on June 20 and 22, marking their debut at this venue. With their Bay Area roots, these performances are expected to be emotional high points on the tour.

A Festival of Epic Proportions

M72 will also blend its regular stadium shows with headline slots at some of the nation’s biggest festivals. On April 12, Metallica kicks off the tour at Las Vegas’ Sick New World Festival before hitting Columbus, Ohio’s Sonic Temple Festival for two nights of headlining sets on May 9 and 11. The fusion of festival energy and Metallica’s no-repeat weekends guarantees two completely different, face-melting performances.

A Charitable Legacy

Beyond the music, Metallica’s M72 tour continues to support local communities through their All Within My Hands Foundation, which donates a portion of each ticket sale to charity. Since its inception in 2017, the foundation has raised over $15 million, helping fund education programs, combat food insecurity, and support disaster relief efforts. Metallica’s long-standing commitment to giving back shows that, while they might be the kings of metal, they’ve got hearts of gold.

A Glimpse of the Future

The M72 World Tour’s North American leg is produced by Live Nation and sponsored by inKind, a company dedicated to promoting sustainability within the restaurant industry. As part of this partnership, Metallica fans will have the opportunity to earn rewards while dining at top-rated restaurants. Additionally, presale tickets will be available for Citi cardholders and Verizon customers, starting September 24, 2024.

Tickets & More

Metallica’s fan club presales kick off on September 23 at 10 AM local time, while general ticket sales start September 27 at 10 AM. If you’re looking for exclusive packages or enhanced experiences, be sure to visit https://metallica.com.

Houston: Prepare for Metallica!

Houston, don’t miss your chance to be part of history as Metallica’s M72 World Tour hits NRG Stadium on June 14, 2025. With their legendary performance power, this night promises to be nothing short of an epic celebration of rock, metal, and unyielding passion. As Metallica themselves have proven time and again, “Nothing else matters” when they take the stage!

METALLICA M72 WORLD TOUR North America 2025   April 12 Las Vegas, NV Sick New World @ Las Vegas Festival Grounds April 19 Syracuse, NY JMA Wireless Dome * April 24 Toronto, ON Rogers Centre * April 26 Toronto, ON Rogers Centre + May 1 Nashville, TN Nissan Stadium * May 3 Nashville, TN Nissan Stadium + May 7 Blacksburg, VA Lane Stadium * May 9 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple @ Historic Crew Stadium May 11 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple @ Historic Crew Stadium May 23 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field + May 25 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field * May 28 Landover, MD Northwest Stadium * May 31 Charlotte, NC Bank of America Stadium * June 3 Atlanta, GA Mercedes-Benz Stadium * June 6 Tampa, FL Raymond James Stadium + June 8 Tampa, FL Raymond James Stadium * June 14 Houston, TX NRG Stadium * June 20 Santa Clara, CA Levi's Stadium + June 22 Santa Clara, CA Levi's Stadium * June 27 Denver, CO Empower Field at Mile High + June 29 Denver, CO Empower Field at Mile High *   * Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies support + Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills support

For more info, Metallica.com