Metallica rocks Mercedes Benz for its M72 World Tour

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Metallica gave the audience both fan favorites and classics from their 40-plus year career, ending with the signature "Enter Sandman" at Mercedes-Benz Stadium June 3, 2025.

Metallica played in the round to a completely sold out Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday night covering hits spanning over 40 years. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

James Hetfield and Metallica played to a sold out Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Lars Ulrich and Metallica played in the round to a completely sold out Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Kirk Hammett and Metallica played Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday night. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Metallica encourages the audience to sing with them. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

They might be in their 60s, but Metallica is still touring. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Lars Ulrich has been with the band since the beginning. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Ulrich and Metallica sold out Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday night. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Kirk Hammett is lead guitarist for Metallica. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Metallica played hits spanning over 40 years. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Guitarist Kirk Hammett and Metallica played in the round to a completely sold out Mercedes Benz-Stadium on Tuesday night. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Metallica played in the round to a sold out Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

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Metallica played in the round to a completely sold out Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday night covering hits spanning over 40 years. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

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