Metallica

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

Based on

429

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

Based on

critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 429 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Metallica is rated as an amazing live performer, with exceptional shows that are worth seeing. Metallica concert reviews describe live shows and performances as thrilling, uplifting, electrifying, likeable, dazzling, powerful, and career-spanning. Metallica is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers.

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

Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece (May 9); Arena Nationala - Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (May 13); Stadion Śląski, Chorzów, Poland (May 19); Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (May 22); Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (May 24); Letzigrund, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland (May 27); Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany (May 30); Stadio Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy (June 3); Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary (June 11); Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary (June 13); Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland (June 19); Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland (June 21); Hampden Park, Glasgow, United Kingdom (June 25); Principality Stadium, Cardiff, United Kingdom (June 28); London Stadium, London, United Kingdom (July 3); London Stadium, London, United Kingdom (July 5)

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

Rolling Stone (Australia)

November 20, 2025

100

Metallica hadn’t set foot in New Zealand in 15 years — until last night. Rolling Stone AU/NZ reviews their triumphant return show.

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

November 20, 2025

There was something oddly spiritual about walking down the blocked-off roads of Kingsland amongst the horde of Metallica fans into Eden Park yesterday afternoon – that strange twilight hour that only exists before a behemoth of a band hits the stage, where Auckland feels half asleep and half feral

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