METALLICA ANNOUNCE THE EUROPEAN LEG OF THEIR WORLDWIRED TOUR IN SUPPORT OF ‘HARDWIRED…TO SELF-DESTRUCT’

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – March 16, 2017 – Metallica today announced the European leg of their WorldWired Tour in support of their new album Hardwired… To Self-Destruct. The tour kicks off with two shows in Amsterdam at the Ziggo Dome on September 4^th and 6^th. Norway’s Kvelertak will be support for the tour run. See below for a complete list of all confirmed dates, no additional shows will be added. 
 
Presale tickets will be available to Legacy Met Club members beginning on Tuesday, March 21st at 10:00 AM CET, with presale tickets available to all Fifth Members beginning on Tuesday, March 21^st at 11:00 AM CET. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, March 24th. Visit www.metallica.com for complete ticket info.
 
Every ticket purchased through official outlets includes your choice of a standard digital or standard physical copy of Hardwired…To Self-Destruct. Redemption information will be included in your ticket purchase confirmation email. Full details of how you can gift the album, should you have already purchased, will be given on the redemption page. Please note that shipping and handling fees apply to the physical version of the album.
 
Metallica has partnered with CID Entertainment to offer three options of special enhanced experiences on this tour, including premium tickets and amenities, early access to the venue, a visit to the ‘Memory Remains’ exhibit of memorabilia, and meet and greets. For full package details, visit  http://www.cidentertainment.com/events/metallica-europe-tour-2017/
 
Hardwired…To Self-Destruct was released on November 18, 2016 on Metallica’s own Blackened Recordings record label and debuted at No. 1 around the world, selling over 800,000 copies worldwide in its first week. The album was produced by Greg Fidelman with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, and is available in various configurations at www.metallica.com.
 
Praise for Hardwired…To Self-Destruct includes: The New York Times: “Metallica has embraced its adulthood, reclaiming the attack of its music while jettisoning the image of a hard-rock band as young, fast and out of control;” Rolling Stone: “Metallica’s “Hardwired” shreds back to vintage eighties terror;”  Decibel: “Metallica balances legacy, longevity, and longitude with Hardwired…To Self-Destruct;” Kerrang!: “This is Metallica galvanized, refreshed, refocused and rediscovering themselves. Best thing they’ve done since The Black album? Yep;” The Guardian: “Metallica have just made their finest record in 25 years;” NME: “Metallica remain both vital and innovative;” San Jose Mercury News:  “Metallica has once again delivered an album that echoes and underscores the mood of millions;” and much more.
 
Sept. 4, 2017     –    Amsterdam, Netherlands  –  Ziggo Dome
Sept. 6, 2017     –    Amsterdam, Netherlands  –  Ziggo Dome
Sept. 8, 2017     –    Paris, France  –  AccorHotels Arena
Sept. 10, 2017   –    Paris, France  –  AccorHotels Arena
Sept. 12, 2017   –    Lyon, France  –  Halle Tony Garnier
Sept. 14, 2017   –    Cologne, Germany  –  Lanxess Arena
Sept. 16, 2017   –    Cologne, Germany  –  Lanxess Arena
Oct. 22, 2017     –    London, England, UK  –  The O2 Arena
Oct. 24, 2017     –    London, England, UK  –  The O2 Arena
Oct. 26, 2017     –    Glasgow, Scotland, UK  –  The SSE Hydro
Oct. 28, 2017     –    Manchester, England, UK  –  Manchester Arena
Oct. 30, 2017     –    Birmingham, England, UK  –  Genting Arena
Nov. 1, 2017      –    Antwerp, Belgium  –  Sportpaleis
Nov. 3, 2017      –    Antwerp, Belgium  –  Sportpaleis
Feb. 1, 2018      –    Lisbon, Portugal  –  MEO Arena
Feb. 3, 2018      –    Madrid, Spain  –  Wizink Center
Feb. 5, 2018      –    Madrid, Spain  –  Wizink Center
Feb. 7, 2018      –    Barcelona, Spain  –  Palau Sant Jordi
Feb. 10, 2018    –    Turin, Italy  –  Pala Alpitour
Feb. 12, 2018    –    Bologna, Italy  –  Unipol Arena
Feb. 14, 2018    –    Bologna, Italy  –  Unipol Arena
Feb. 16, 2018    –    Mannheim, Germany  –  SAP Arena
Mar. 27, 2018    –    Herning, Denmark  –  Jyske Bank Boxen
Mar. 29, 2018    –    Hamburg, Germany  –  Barclaycard Arena
Mar. 31, 2018    –    Vienna, Austria  –  Wiener Stadthalle
April 2, 2018      –    Prague, Czech Republic  –  O2 Arena
April 5, 2018      –    Budapest, Hungary  –  Sports Arena
April 7, 2018      –    Stuttgart, Germany  –  Schleyerhalle
April 9, 2018      –    Stuttgart, Germany  –  Schleyerhalle
April 11, 2018    –    Geneva, Switzerland  –  Palexpo
April 26, 208      –    Munich, Germany  –  Olympiahalle
April 28, 2018    –    Krakow, Poland  –  Tauron Arena
April 30, 2018    –    Leipzig, Germany  –  Leipzig Arena
May 2, 2018      –    Oslo, Norway  –  Telenor Arena
May 5, 2018      –    Stockholm, Sweden  –  Ericsson Globe
May 7, 2018      –    Stockholm, Sweden  –  Ericsson Globe
May 9, 2018      –    Helsinki, Finland  –  Hartwall Arena
May 11, 2018    –    Helsinki, Finland  –  Hartwall Arena