Hey Metallica fans, buckle up! The legendary rock titans wrapped up an unforgettable Australian leg of their M72 World Tour, going out with a bang in Sydney! Not just any bang, but a rock ‘n’ roll explosion that paid homage to two of Australia’s musical giants - AC/DC and Rose Tattoo - right at the epic Accor Stadium on November 15.
The buzz reached fever pitch during Metallica’s famous 'doodle' moment - a stripped-down jam led by guitar wizard Kirk Hammett and bass hero Robert Trujillo. Picture this: an intense instrumental version of AC/DC’s “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)” artfully morphing into Rose Tattoo’s classic, “Nice Boys Don’t Play Rock ’n’ Roll.” The crowd? Absolutely roaring!
Here's the kicker: AC/DC was rocking their Power Up tour the exact same night in Melbourne. Imagine the sheer perfection of Aussie rock taking over two cities at once. Epic, right?
But wait, there’s more! Throughout their five-stop run Down Under, Metallica pulled off meaningful musical nods to local acts. In Perth, John Butler Trio’s “Zebra” made an appearance. Adelaide heard The Angels’ anthem, “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again.” Melbourne rocked to The Living End’s “Prisoner of Society” with just a dash of INXS’ “Don’t Change.” And if you were at Brisbane’s gig on November 12, you know the madness that “Smoko” by The Chats ignited!
The spectacle was nothing short of mind-blowing, with a massive 70,000-strong crowd in Sydney, and killer support from icons Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies. Staging-level awesomeness? You got it. Picture a 360-degree setup with the iconic Snake Pit walkway, mind-boggling robotic cameras, and drones lighting up the stadium!
This epic date coincided with some rock history milestones: Oasis had just wrapped up their own stadium takeover a week prior, and AC/DC’s return was spinning Aussie fans into absolute frenzy.
Next stop for Metallica? They’re hitting Auckland on November 19 before taking their unbeatable energy to Qatar. Get ready for an epic ride!