Metallica recently announced that they will release their new album, 72 Seasons, on April 14. They also announced a World Tour in support of the upcoming release.

Today, Metallica have announced M72 World Tour Enhanced Experience Packages.

Each weekend offers a variety of Enhanced Experiences, ranging from access to a meet and greet, production and stage tour, food and beverage in the “Black Box” lounge to early entry into the venue and the Snake Pit. The very popular “Black Laminate” is back, now known as the “I Disappear Ticket,” and is the ultimate pass for the fan who wants to run away with us for multiple weekends.

Enhanced Experiences
I Disappear Tickets
Enhanced Experience FAQs

Experience Details:

"Nothing Else Matters" Snake Pit Experience

$3,222 USD – $4,398 USD (Price Includes Ticket To Both Shows In The Same City, Price Varies By Market)

- One (1) backstage meet & greet experience with two members of the band, which includes a photo taken by the tour photographer, and a group conversation with members of the band* (band members will vary show-to-show)
- One (1) production tour led by a Metallica crew member and on-stage group photo**
- One (1) ticket to the Snake Pit, an exclusive standing section located in the middle of the stage, for BOTH shows in the same city
- Party with other Metallica fans BOTH nights at the official "Black Box" pre-show lounge, which includes three (3) complimentary beverages, as well as appetizers and bar snacks
- Two (2) limited edition, show-specific posters***
- One (1) autographed setlist featuring all of the songs played at both shows***
- One (1) commemorative city-specific concert ticket***
- One (1) limited edition Metallica merchandise item***
- One (1) MP3 download of the live audio from both shows***
- Express lane at a designated merchandise stand
- On-site perks such as priority check-in, dedicated support staff, and a fast-track lane into the venue

* Band member participation will vary by show and is not announced prior to the event. Only one meet & greet per weekend package purchased
** Only one backstage tour per weekend package purchased
*** Per weekend package purchased

"Moth Into Flame" Snake Pit Experience

$1,038 USD – $1,398 USD (Price Includes Ticket To Both Shows In The Same City, Price Varies By Market)

- One (1) ticket to the Snake Pit, an exclusive standing section located in the middle of the stage, for BOTH shows in the same city
- Party with other Metallica fans BOTH nights at the official "Black Box" pre-show lounge, which includes three (3) complimentary beverages, as well as appetizers and bar snacks
- One (1) limited edition Metallica merchandise item***
- One (1) MP3 download of the live audio from both shows***
- Express lane at a designated merchandise stand
- On-site perks such as priority check-in, dedicated support staff, and a fast-track lane into the venue

*** Per weekend package purchased

"One" Enhanced Experience

$830 USD – $1,098 USD (Price Includes Ticket To Both Shows In The Same City, Price Varies By Market)

- One (1) premium reserved seat in the first few rows of the lower bowl for BOTH shows in the same city
- Party with other Metallica fans BOTH nights at the official "Black Box" pre-show lounge, which includes three (3) complimentary beverages, as well as appetizers and bar snacks
- One (1) limited edition Metallica merchandise item***
- One (1) MP3 download of the live audio from both shows***
- Express lane at a designated merchandise stand
- On-site perks such as priority check-in, dedicated support staff, and a fast-track lane into the venue

*** Per weekend package purchased

"Frantic" Early-Entry GA Package

$414 USD – $598 USD (Price Includes Ticket To Both Shows In The Same City, Price Varies By Market)

- One (1) general admission floor ticket with early entry for BOTH shows in the same city
- One (1) limited edition Metallica merchandise item*
- One (1) complimentary beverage prior to public doors**
- Priority merchandise shopping prior to public doors***
- On-site perks such as priority check-in, dedicated support staff, and a fast-track lane into the venue

*** Per weekend package purchased

"Seek & Destroy" Reserved Package

$518 USD – $698 USD (Price Includes Ticket To Both Shows In The Same City, Price Varies By Market)

- One (1) premium reserved seat in the lower bowl for BOTH shows in the same city
- One (1) limited edition Metallica merchandise item*
- Express lane at a designated merchandise stand
- On-site perks such as priority check-in, dedicated support staff, and a fast-track lane into the venue

* Per weekend package purchased

“Lux Æterna” Private Platform Experience

$7,272 USD (Price Includes Ticket To Both Shows In The Same City)

- One (1) exclusive viewing platform for a private group of up to eight (8) people with an unbeatable view for BOTH shows in the same city*
- Complimentary platform beverage cooler stocked with beer and soft drinks**
- Access to the official "Black Box" pre-show lounge, which includes three (3) complimentary beverages, as well as appetizers and bar snacks
- One (1) limited edition Metallica merchandise item for each member of your group
- Pre-order your concert merchandise and have it delivered to your platform***
- On-site perks such as priority check-in, dedicated support staff, and a fast-track lane into the venue

* The raised platform will be at the base of a production tower encircling the stage on the stadium floor situated less than 75' from the stage itself. The viewing platform provides easy access to the GA standing area as well

** Subject to local alcohol compliance rules and restrictions. One cooler per platform, restocking prohibited. Guests must be over the legal drinking age to consume alcohol.

*** Concert merchandise will be charged to a single credit card based on items and sizes selected by the group ahead of time

**** Group host must remain the same, but the additional group guests can differ between the two weekend shows

“I Disappear” Ticket

- One (1) general admission floor ticket with early entry for as many shows as you want to attend, per your "I Disappear" Ticket type*
- One (1) special edition metal laminate - personalized with your name!

* May not be used for festivals, promotional shows, or benefit concerts, as well as any other Metallica appearance not included in the M72 World Tour announced on November 28th, 2022.

Silver - One Continent, One Year

Choose from:
North America 2023
North America 2024
Europe 2023
Europe 2024

Gold - Two Continents, One Year

Choose from:
Europe and North America 2023
Europe and North America 2024

Diamond - Two Continents, Two Years
North America and Europe 2023 & 2024

Metallica previously stated: "Yes, you read that correctly... we have completed recording at HQ, and our 12th studio album is coming your way! It’s been six years since Hardwired…To Self Destruct, so we think it’s about time for some new music. With 12 tracks totaling over 77 minutes, 72 Seasons hits all the places you can consume music on Friday, April 14, 2023.

"Produced by Greg Fidelman, along with James and Lars, 72 Seasons is available for pre-order now on CD, 2LP 140g black vinyl, two different colored vinyl variations, and digitally in the Met Store. Every pre-order will receive a digital instant grat track of the first song we are releasing, “Lux Æterna,” and you can check out the brand new video, one of the coolest we’ve ever made, on our YouTube channel. Directed by Tim Saccenti, we recently traveled to Los Angeles to capture our performance using some crazy cutting-edge technology.

"The album package was once again conceived and art directed by our good friend, acclaimed designer David Turner, and his team. David, who won a Grammy for his work on Death Magnetic, is the man behind the look and feel of all of our recent releases, including Through The Never, S&M2, and Hardwired.

“Is there a special meaning to the title?” you ask. James explains it best: “72 seasons. The first 18 years of our lives that form our true or false selves. The concept that we were told ‘who we are’ by our parents. A possible pigeonholing around what kind of personality we are. I think the most interesting part of this is the continued study of those core beliefs and how it affects our perception of the world today. Much of our adult experience is reenactment or reaction to these childhood experiences. Prisoners of childhood or breaking free of those bondages we carry.”

Pre-order the new album here.

72 Seasons tracklisting:

"72 Seasons"
"Shadows Follow"
"Screaming Suicide"
"Sleepwalk My Life Away"
"You Must Burn!"
"Lux Æterna"
"Crown Of Barbed Wire"
"Chasing Light"
"If Darkness Had A Son"
"Too Far Gone?"
"Room Of Mirrors"
"Inamorata"

"Lux Æterna" video:

More from Metallica: "We told you about our new album 72 Seasons, so what’s next now that we’ve escaped the studio? Hit the road, of course! You want a tour, we’ve got a tour... how about two full years worth of shows?!?!

"Over the past few years, we have been so inspired by the dedication and family/community vibe of the fans who traveled to San Francisco for our recent weekend celebrations, first in 2019 with the two S&M2 shows, followed by last year’s 40th Anniversary shows. On top of that, we had a blast being a part of the 2021 Wimmer Festivals when we played two nights in one city, each with a totally different setlist. With all of that in mind, the M72 tour was born!

"Starting in April of 2023, we’ll be visiting 22 different cities around the world and playing two nights in each city, with each “No Repeat Weekend” show a completely unique experience: Two totally different set lists with two different bands opening the show each night! Purchase a two-day ticket, and you won’t see the same song twice for a total of over 30 songs spanning our 40+ years of being lucky enough to make music. Most of the shows (sorry, not all - we tried!) will be on Fridays and Sundays, so we’ll be sure to have lots of extracurricular events for you to hang with fellow Metallica fans at before the shows kick-off and on the Saturday night in between.

"Presented worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey (in North America only), and brought to you by our friends at Live Nation, the M72 tour also launches a completely different look for us in stadiums – we’ll be in the round in the middle of the field. On top of that, the Snake Pit has been relocated to the center of the stage so that fans there will have a complete 360 view of the show. Each weekend offers a variety of Enhanced Experiences, ranging from access to a meet and greet, production and stage tour, food and beverage in the “Black Box” lounge to early entry into the venue and the aforementioned Snake Pit. The very popular “Black Laminate” is back, now known as the “I Disappear Ticket,” and is the ultimate pass for the fan who wants to run away with us for multiple weekends. Grab one of these and attend every show on your continent or in the world! For more information about Enhanced Experiences and I Disappear Tickets, visit wearesuper.co/metallica.

"In keeping with the theme of two completely unique shows each weekend, we’re excited to share the stage with different bands each night, including some we have traveled with before and new friends who are joining us for the first time. Signing up for the entire adventure with us are Five Finger Death Punch, Ice Nine Kills, and MammothWVH, and some of you will see Pantera, Architects, Greta Van Fleet, or Volbeat, depending on the shows you attend. All the details are in the listing of dates below and on the individual show pages.

"Two-day discounted tickets will be on sale Friday, December 2, for all shows. Fan Club presales start early on Wednesday, November 30, with various other presales beginning later that day and throughout the week. To request your Fan Club presale code, visit metallica.com/presale-code. If you cannot join us for the entire weekend, single-day tickets will be available starting January 20, 2023.

"A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to the band’s All Within My Hands foundation. Founded in 2017, AWMH’s efforts to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who have supported the band have raised nearly $13 million – providing $5.9 million in grants to career and technical education programs in the US, over $2.5 million to combat food insecurity, and more than $3.2 million to disaster relief efforts worldwide.

We cannot wait to embark on this new adventure, play some new music, and spend our weekends in ’23 and ’24 with YOU!"

Tour dates:

April
27 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Johan Cruijff Arena
29 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Johan Cruijff Arena

May
17 - Paris, France - Stade de France*
19 - Paris, France - Stade de France
6 - Hamburg, Germany - Volksparkstadion
28 - Hambur, Germany - Volksparkstadion

June
16 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Ullevi Stadium**
18 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Ullevi Stadium

August
4 - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
6 - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
11 - Montreal, QC - Stade Olympique
13 - Montreal, QC - Stade Olympique
8 - Arlington, TX - AT&T Stadium
20 - Arlington, TX - AT&T Stadium
25 - Inglewood, CA - SoFi Stadium
27 - Inglewood, CA - SoFi Stadium

September
1 - Glendale, AZ - State Farm Stadium
3 - Glendale, AZ - State Farm Stadium

November
3 - St. Louis, MO - The Dome at America’s Center
5 - St. Louis, MO - The Dome at America’s Center
10 - Detroit, MI - Ford Field
12 - Detroit, MI - Ford Field

May
24 - Munich, Germany - Olympiastadion
26 - Munich, Germany - Olympiastadion

June
7 - Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium
9 - Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium
14 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Parken Stadium
16 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Parken Stadium

July
5 - Warsaw, Poland - PGE Narodowy
7 - Warsaw, Poland - PGE Narodowy
12 - Madrid, Spain - Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano
14 - Madrid, Spain - Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

August
2 - Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium
4 - Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium
9 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field
11 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field
16 - Minneapolis, MN - US Bank Stadium
18 - Minneapolis, MN - US Bank Stadium
23 - Edmonton, AB - Commonwealth Stadium
25 - Edmonton, AB - Commonwealth Stadium
30 - Seattle, WA - Lumen Field

September
1 - Seattle, WA - Lumen Field
20 - Mexico City, Mexico - Foro Sol***
22 - Mexico City, Mexico - Foro Sol
27 - Mexico City, Mexico - Foro Sol***
29 - Mexico City, Mexico - Foro Sol

Show 1 Support Europe: Architects & Mammoth WVH**
Show 2 Support Europe: Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills
* Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills play Show 1 in Paris, Architects & Mammoth WVH play Show 2 in Paris
** Volbeat replaces Architects on Show 1 in Gothenburg

Show 1 Support North America: Pantera & Mammoth WVH***
Show 2 Support North America: Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills
*** Greta Van Fleet replaces Pantera on show 1 both weekends in Mexico City

Citi is the official card of the M72 Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets in the US beginning Wednesday, November 30 at 2 PM, local time until Thursday, December 1 at 10 PM, pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details visit citientertainment.com/.

Find further pre-sale information here.

(Photos - Tim Saccenti)