Another birthday, another prank! 🤘 James Hetfield is all smiles on his 63rd birthday. Happy Birthday, Papa Het! 🎉

🎉 Happy Birthday, James! 🎉

Got a favorite Metallica song that means the world to you? Record yourself telling us your name, where you’re from, and why that song hits so hard — then send it to @SIRIUSXM! You might be featured in the Maximum Metallica Thanksgiving special, Metallica’s Holiday Harvester! To send in your audio, visit siriusxm.com/MetallicaThanks….

#OnThisDay in 1991, our video for 'The Unforgiven,' directed by Matt Mahurin, debuted... youtu.be/DDGhKS6bSAE

Thanks, Auckland, for helping us wish The Ripper himself, Kirk Hammett, a very happy birthday! #Metallica #M72 #MetOnTour

#OnThisDay in 2016, our video for "Halo On Fire," directed by Herring & Herring, premiered... youtube.com/watch?v=WbxH5S9_…

Check out Ken Taylor’s #M72Auckland Pop-Up Shop-exclusive poster! A limited number of prints will be available at the Pop-Up Shop daily, so if you’ve got your eye on one, be sure to arrive early. TU & WE | 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM THU | 8:30 AM - 6 PM BRAD’S WAREHOUSE 9/11 DURHAM LANE AUCKLAND CENTRAL AUCKLAND 1010

🇦🇺 TONIGHT IN BRISBANE 🇦🇺 Suncorp Stadium The #M72 World Tour pours into The Cauldron with @evanescence and @OFFICIALSTIG leading things off. For those of you headed to the show tonight, check out the ‘tour’ channel in the Official Metallica Discord, and the Metallica Forums to link up with the #MetallicaFamily. And don’t forget to share your night with us using #M72Brisbane. The poster from tonight’s show, created by Teniele Sadd, will be available for purchase exclusively at the venue. #Metallica #M72 #MetOnTour

⚠️ SYDNEY ⚠️ The #M72Sydney Pop-Up Shop opens Friday! Each M72 Pop-Up Shop will feature its own splatter vinyl edition of 72 Seasons, a completely exclusive screen-printed poster and t-shirt by Ken Taylor, a skateboard by Luke Preece, city patches, a huge range of classic shirts and accessories, plus tour merch you won’t find anywhere else. Don’t forget to pick up an #M72FanCard during your visit for a chance to win awesome prizes, including Snake Pit passes. FRI & SAT | 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM SUN | 8:30 AM - 6 PM 410 OXFORD STREET PADDINGTON NSW 2021

Check out Ken Taylor’s #M72Brisbane Pop-Up Shop-exclusive poster! A limited number of prints will be available at the Pop-Up Shop daily, so if you’ve got your eye on one, be sure to arrive early. TU & WED | 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM THU | 8:30 AM - 6 PM 47 MCLACHLAN STREET FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006

🎉 Happy Birthday, James! 🎉

📽️ Catch a sneak peek of our upcoming movie, coming soon to #M72 World Tour cities. Not quite finished yet, we want YOU to be among the first to see our latest film project by award-winning director Jonas Åkerlund, all about the lifeblood of this band: the fans. This documentary explores our world through the lives of fans who have supported each other through highs, lows, trials, and triumphs for over four decades.  Learn More & Get Tickets ➡️ metallica.lnk.to/MetallicaSa…

✈️ Our first @winwithfandiem sweepstakes of 2025 could see you win the ultimate VIP weekend at an #M72 U.S. tour stop, and it all benefits our @AWMHFoundation! Not only will you and six guests head to the M72 gig(s) of your choice, but you’ll also fly there in style on your own private @NetJets flight. But of course, that’s not all… We’ll also hook up the winner with passes to the pre-show Black Box lounge, $5,000 towards hotel, ground transportation, and other expenses, and send you home with a 72 Seasons merch and vinyl package! Entry donations will help #AWMH create sustainable communities through workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical services. Donate To Win ➡️ fandiem.com/metallica #MetallicaGivesBack

#M72 2025 starts next week! 🔥 Pre-order your official live show recordings at metallica.com/store and livemetallica.com.

🇺🇸 TONIGHT IN NASHVILLE 🇺🇸 Nissan Stadium The #M72 World Tour rolls into Music City for our first No Repeat Weekend show at Nissan Stadium. @Pantera and @OFFICIALSTIG get things rolling. Use #M72Nashville if you wanna share your night with us! The poster from tonight’s show, created by Maxx242, will be available for purchase exclusively at the venue. #Metallica #M72 #MetOnTour

⚠️ #M72 RETURNS TO EUROPE IN 2026 ⚠️ 16 Shows. 9 Countries. 4 No Repeat Weekends. 1 Unforgettable Tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, 30th May. Fan Club Presales begin Tuesday, 27th May. More Info 🎫 metallica.lnk.to/M72WorldTou… Enhanced Experiences 🌟 wearesuper.co/metallica Travel Packages 🧳 metallicatravel.com

🐴 TONIGHT IN DENVER 🐴 Empower Field at Mile High This is it! Our last #M72 2025 gig in North America before we take this show down under. We’ll bid farewell to our friends @Pantera after tonight, but you’ll be seeing more of @OFFICIALSTIG in Australia! Help us close things out by sharing your night using #M72Denver Get your first glimpse of Juan Ma Orozco’s official poster for tonight’s show. Like what you see? Track down the real deal, available exclusively at merch stands in Empower Field at Mile High. #Metallica #M72 #MetOnTour

“Don't ever speak my name…” #Metallica #M72Charlotte #MetOnTour youtu.be/Y1cxQOOtH50

"So let it be written..." #Metallica #M72Syrcause #MetOnTour youtu.be/x9J0JaN_iDM

“And it all crashes down…” #Metallica #M72ATL #MetOnTour youtu.be/16m52KfVAyY