Here’s what went down when Metallica kicked off the first of their two “no repeats” shows at London Stadium
Metallica opened their dual-night engagement at London Stadium on Friday, presenting a sixteen-track setlist that surveyed their extensive musical history since the band's formation in the early 1980s. The appearance constitutes part of their ongoing international tour that commenced in 2023 alongside the release of their most recent album.
The performance combined material from various eras of the band's career, ranging from early thrash metal compositions to recent studio work, with support from opening acts Knocked Loose and Gojira. Maintaining a touring tradition, the group performed a medley of songs by notable British artists specific to the London venue, whilst committing to an entirely different setlist for their return engagement two days later.
- Metallica performed the opening night of a two-show London Stadium residency on July 3rd with a 16-song setlist spanning their career
- The set featured material from across their 45-year history alongside a city-specific medley of British artists
- A second show on July 5th will feature an entirely different selection to honour the 'no repeats weekend' format