{"id":17951,"date":"2017-03-16T23:34:22","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T04:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=17951"},"modified":"2017-05-02T23:34:53","modified_gmt":"2017-05-03T04:34:53","slug":"metallica-announce-european-leg-worldwired-tour-support-hardwiredto-self-destruct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=17951","title":{"rendered":"METALLICA ANNOUNCE THE EUROPEAN LEG OF THEIR WORLDWIRED TOUR IN SUPPORT OF HARDWIRED\u2026TO SELF-DESTRUCT"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO, CA \u2013 March 16, 2017 \u2013 \u00a0Metallica today announced the European leg of their WorldWired Tour in support of their new album Hardwired\u2026<\/i> To Self-Destruct<\/i>. The tour kicks off with two shows in Amsterdam at the Ziggo Dome on September 4<\/span>th<\/span> and 6<\/span>th<\/span>. Norway\u2019s Kvelertak will be support for the tour run. See below for a complete list of all confirmed dates, no additional shows will be added.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>st<\/span> at 11:00 AM CET. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, March 24th. Visit www.metallica.com<\/span><\/a> for complete ticket info.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every ticket purchased through official outlets includes your choice of a standard digital or standard physical copy of Hardwired\u2026To Self-Destruct<\/i>. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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 \u2018Memory Remains\u2019 exhibit of memorabilia, and meet and greets. For full package details, visit \u00a0https:\/\/www.cidentertainment.com\/events\/metallica-europe-tour-2017\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hardwired\u2026To Self-Destruct <\/i>was released on November 18, 2016 on Metallica\u2019s 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<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Praise for Hardwired\u2026To Self-Destruct<\/i> includes: The New York Times<\/i>: \u201cMetallica 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;\u201d Rolling Stone<\/i>: \u201cMetallica\u2019s \u201cHardwired\u201d shreds back to vintage eighties terror;\u201d\u00a0 Decibel<\/i>: \u201cMetallica balances legacy, longevity, and longitude with Hardwired\u2026To Self-Destruct;<\/i>\u201d Kerrang!<\/i>: \u201cThis is Metallica galvanized, refreshed, refocused and rediscovering themselves. Best thing they\u2019ve done since The Black album? Yep;\u201d The Guardian<\/i>: \u201cMetallica have just made their finest record in 25 years;\u201d NME<\/i>: \u201cMetallica remain both vital and innovative;\u201d San Jose Mercury News<\/i>:\u00a0 \u201cMetallica has once again delivered an album that echoes and underscores the mood of millions;\u201d and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept. 4, 2017\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Amsterdam, Netherlands \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Ziggo Dome<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept. 6, 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Amsterdam, Netherlands \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Ziggo Dome<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept. 8, 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Paris, France \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0AccorHotels Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept. 10, 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Paris, France \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0AccorHotels Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept. 12, 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lyon, France \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Halle Tony Garnier<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept. 14, 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cologne, Germany \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Lanxess Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept. 16, 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cologne, Germany \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Lanxess Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Oct. 22, 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0London, England, UK \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0The O2 Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Oct. 24, 2017\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0London, England, UK \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0The O2 Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Oct. 26, 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Glasgow, Scotland, UK \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0The SSE Hydro<\/span><\/p>\n

Oct. 28, 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Manchester, England, UK \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Manchester Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Oct. 30, 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Birmingham, England, UK \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Genting Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Nov. 1, 2017\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Antwerp, Belgium \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Sportpaleis<\/span><\/p>\n

Nov. 3, 2017\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Antwerp, Belgium \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Sportpaleis<\/span><\/p>\n

Feb. 1, 2018\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lisbon, Portugal \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0MEO Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Feb. 3, 2018\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Madrid, Spain \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Wizink Center<\/span><\/p>\n

Feb. 5, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Madrid, Spain \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Wizink Center<\/span><\/p>\n

Feb. 7, 2018\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Barcelona, Spain \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Palau Sant Jordi<\/span><\/p>\n

Feb. 10, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Turin, Italy \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Pala Alpitour<\/span><\/p>\n

Feb. 12, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bologna, Italy \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Unipol Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Feb. 14, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bologna, Italy \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Unipol Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Feb. 16, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mannheim, Germany \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0SAP Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Mar. 27, 2018\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Herning, Denmark \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Jyske Bank Boxen<\/span><\/p>\n

Mar. 29, 2018\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hamburg, Germany \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Barclaycard Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

Mar. 31, 2018\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vienna, Austria \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Wiener Stadthalle<\/span><\/p>\n

April 2, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Prague, Czech Republic \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0O2 Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

April 5, 2018\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Budapest, Hungary \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Sports Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

April 7, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Stuttgart, Germany \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Schleyerhalle<\/span><\/p>\n

April 9, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stuttgart, Germany \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Schleyerhalle<\/span><\/p>\n

April 11, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Geneva, Switzerland \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Palexpo<\/span><\/p>\n

April 26, 208 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Munich, Germany \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Olympiahalle<\/span><\/p>\n

April 28, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Krakow, Poland \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Tauron Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

April 30, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Leipzig, Germany \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Leipzig Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

May 2, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Oslo, Norway \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Telenor Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

May 5, 2018\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stockholm, Sweden \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Ericsson Globe<\/span><\/p>\n

May 7, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stockholm, Sweden \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Ericsson Globe<\/span><\/p>\n

May 9, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Helsinki, Finland \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Hartwall Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

May 11, 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Helsinki, Finland \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Hartwall Arena<\/span><\/p>\n

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ARTIST BIO<\/span><\/p>\n

Metallica formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and has become one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold 110 million albums worldwide while playing to millions of fans on literally all seven continents. They have scored several multi-platinum albums, including 1991\u2019s\u00a0Metallica<\/i> (commonly referred to as The Black Album), with sales of nearly 17 million copies in the United States alone, making it the best-selling album in the history of Soundscan. Metallica has also garnered numerous awards and accolades, including nine Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, and multiple MTV Video Music Awards, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009.\u00a0 In December 2013, Metallica made history when they performed a rare concert in Antarctica, becoming the first act to ever play all seven continents all within a year, and earning themselves a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOUT METALLICA<\/span><\/p>\n

Metallica formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and has become one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold 110 million albums worldwide while playing to millions of fans on literally all seven continents. They have scored several multi-platinum albums, including 1991\u2019s Metallica (commonly referred to as The Black Album), with sales of nearly 17 million copies in the United States alone, making it the best-selling album in the history of Soundscan. Metallica has also garnered numerous awards and accolades, including nine Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, and multiple MTV Video Music Awards, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009. \u00a0In December 2013, Metallica made history when they performed a rare concert in Antarctica, becoming the first act to ever play all seven continents all within a year, and earning themselves a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOUT KVELERTAK<\/span><\/p>\n

Formed in Stavanger, Norway, Kvelertak are a chart-topping, award-winning band who have celebrated critical acclaim around the globe along with four Spellemann Awards (Norway\u2019s Grammy equivalent). They have released three albums. Their latest LP, Nattesferd<\/i>, garnered \u201cMost Anticipated\u201d accolades from Rolling Stone<\/i>, Stereogum <\/i>and Consequence of Sound<\/i> leading up to its release in May of 2016, and quickly established itself as one of the most celebrated releases of the year. Stereogum<\/i> picked Nattesferd<\/i> as the #16 album on their \u201c50 Best Albums Of 2016 So Far\u201d recap stating, \u201c\u2026it\u2019s an exhilarating invitation to a whole other world,\u201d and Rolling Stone<\/i> hailed the collection in their \u201cBest Metal Records of 2016 So Far\u201d asserting, \u201c\u2026Kvelertak have become heavy metal\u2019s most compelling crossover linchpin and lightning rod.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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