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James Hetfield of Metallica photo by Ros OGorman

James Hetfield of Metallica photo by Ros OGorman

Metallica and Slipknot to tour Australia together in October

by Paul Cashmere on March 8, 2019

in News

Metallica’s Worldwired tour will reach Australia and New Zealand in October and Slipknot are their special guests.

Metallica will play stadiums on the tour. All tickets will include a free MP3 download of the shows attended, mixed and mastered by the people behind ‘Hardwired … To Self-Destruct’.

Metallica last toured Australia for Soundwave in 2013. Previous tours were in 2010, 2004, 1998, 1993 and 1989.

The 1998 tour included an appearance on the ABC TV Saturday morning show ‘Recovery’. Get out this historic footage…

Metallica and Slikpknot dates

17 October, Perth, Optus Stadium
20 October, Adelaide, Adelaide Entertainment
22 October, Melbourne, Marvel Stadium
26 October, Sydney, Anz Stadium
29 October, Brisbane, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre

31 October, Auckland, Mt Smart Stadium

Metallica photo by Ros OGorman
Metallica in concert in Melbourne Photo by Ros O’Gorman

Metallica will tour Australia and New Zealand for Live Nation.

Ticketing details

TICKETS ON SALE 2PM MONDAY, MARCH 18 – ALL SHOWS EX SYDNEY
SYDNEY TICKETS ON SALE 3PM MONDAY, MARCH 18

Legacy Member Fan Club Presale:
1pm Tuesday, March 12 until 1pm Friday, March 15

Fifth Member Standard Fan Club Presale:
2pm Tuesday, March 12 until 1pm Friday, March 15

American Express Card Members Presale:
All shows ex Sydney: 2pm Wednesday, March 13 until 2pm Friday, March 15
Sydney: 3pm Wednesday, March 13 until 3pm Friday, March 15

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