Metallica Concert History

Metallica (formed in 1981 in Los Angeles) is widely recognized as one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history, often acknowledged as one of the "Big Four" of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Metalica was formed by lead singer James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich with Dave Mustaine joining on lead guitar and Ron McGovney on bass. McGovney departed in 1982 and was replaced by Cliff Burton, who died in 1986 when the band's tour bus crashed in Sweden. Jason Newsted replaced Burton, departing in 2001. Robert Trujillo joined the band in 2003 and remains its longest-lasting bassist to date. Some of Metalica's most popular songs include "One," "Enter Sandman," "Ride the Lightning," "Nothing Else Matters," "Wherever I May Roam," "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "Sad but True," "Unforgiven," "Master of Puppets," which was featured in Netflix's "Stranger Things" Season 4 finale.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 05, 1986
Metallica

Saapasjalkarock

Pihtipudas Niemenharju Pihtipudas, Finland
Jul 04, 1986 –
Jul 06, 1986
Roskilde Festival 1986
Metallica / Eric Clapton / Madness / The Cult / Billy Bragg / The Waterboys / Big Country / BAP / D-A-D / Lloyd Cole & The Commotions / Feargal Sharkey / Paul Banks / Giant Sand / TNT / Sanne Salomonsen / Anne Linnet / Imperiet / Mezzoforte / Bjorn Afzelius / Mikael Wiehe / The Nomads / The Men They Couldn't Hang / Danseorkestret / Eppu Normaali / Claw Boys Claw / Gangway / Lars Lilholt Band / Elizabeth / Dave Swarbrick / Naive / Marie Bergman / Marquis De Sade / Attractions / Red Guitars / Disneyland After Dark / Phranc / Skagarack / Trille / Kate and Anna McGarrigle / Watermelon Men / Kalaka / Mari Boine Persen / Blue In Heaven / Rasmus Lyberth / Lasse Englund / Bleizi Ruz / Peter Abrahamsen / Bisserov Sisters / Sharing Patrol / Thomas Helmig Brothers / Billy Cross Band Show all bands
  Setlists
Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
Jun 24, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
  Photos
Spokane Coliseum Spokane, Washington, United States
Jun 21, 1986
Metallica Ruthie's Inn San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 17, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
  Photos   Setlists
Cow palace, Dailey City Daly City, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 17, 1986
Jun 15, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica
  Photos   Setlists
Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Jun 14, 1986
Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica

Ultimate Sin Tour

  Setlists
San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 14, 1986
Jun 13, 1986
Metallica

Damage Inc.

  Setlists
Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Jun 11, 1986
Metallica
  Setlists
Thomas & Mack Center Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jun 10, 1986
Metallica
  Setlists
Valley View Casino Center San Diego, California, United States
Jun 07, 1986
Metallica
  Setlists
Ector County Coliseum Odessa, Texas, United States
Jun 06, 1986
Metallica
  Setlists
Mejestic Center San Antonio, Texas, United States
Jun 05, 1986
Metallica
  Setlists
La Villa Real Entertainment & Convention Center Brownsville, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 05, 1986
Jun 04, 1986
Metallica

Damage Inc.

Memorial Coliseum Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Jun 03, 1986
Metallica / Armored Saint / The Godz

Damage Inc. tour

Bronco Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
Jun 01, 1986
Metallica
  Setlists
Peony Park Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 01, 1986
May 31, 1986
Metallica
  Setlists
Decatur Civic Arena St. Louis, Missouri, United States
May 30, 1986
Metallica / Armored Saint

Damage Inc

  Photos   Setlists
Col Ballroom Davenport, Iowa, United States
May 29, 1986
Metallica
  Setlists
Old Mill Expo Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
May 28, 1986
Metallica
  Setlists
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Latest Videos View All Videos



Metallica / Machine head / The Sword
Jan 17, 2009
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Embedded by Jagermonster


💿 Babymetal - Gimme Chocolate!! [❗asking for CROWDSURFERS❗// live Hellfest 2024 // Ultra HD 4K] 💿


Hellfest 2024
Jun 27 - 30, 2024
 Clisson, Pays de la Loire, France
  Embedded by Rock And Metal Music Videos
Credit: Rock and Metal Music Videos

Latest Photos View All Photos


Big Day Out (UK) 1999 on Jul 10, 1999 [709-small]

Big Day Out (UK) 1999
Jul 10, 1999
 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Tiffany Champness

Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills on May 29, 2024 [881-small]

Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills
May 29, 2024
 Milan, Lombardy, Italy
  Uploaded by George Gkouvatsos

Metallica / Ghost / Bokassa on Jun 20, 2019 [223-small]

Metallica / Ghost / Bokassa
Jun 20, 2019
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Charlie Hatfield

Metallica / Ghost / Bokassa on Jun 20, 2019 [222-small]

Metallica / Ghost / Bokassa
Jun 20, 2019
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Charlie Hatfield

Metallica / Ghost / Bokassa on Jun 20, 2019 [221-small]

Metallica / Ghost / Bokassa
Jun 20, 2019
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Charlie Hatfield

Metallica / Ghost / Bokassa on Jun 20, 2019 [220-small]

Metallica / Ghost / Bokassa
Jun 20, 2019
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Charlie Hatfield

Metallica / Ghost / Bokassa on Jun 20, 2019 [219-small]

Metallica / Ghost / Bokassa
Jun 20, 2019
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Charlie Hatfield

Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes on Jun 30, 1990 [546-small]

Aerosmith / Metallica / Warrant / The Black Crowes
Jun 30, 1990
 Rochester, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Carouzal

Rock
United States
Metal
Hard Rock
Heavy Metal
Alternative Metal
Thrash Metal
Progressive Metal
Speed Metal
Old School Thrash
Political
Bases De Freestyle
Angry
Virtuoso
Show more genres
Play YouTube Playlist

View Concert

2025 29 concerts
2024 39 concerts
2023 40 concerts
2022 38 concerts
2021 27 concerts
2020 23 concerts
2019 60 concerts
2018 65 concerts
2017 72 concerts
2016 26 concerts
2015 28 concerts
2014 43 concerts
2013 35 concerts
2012 44 concerts
2011 25 concerts
2010 68 concerts
2009 112 concerts
2008 65 concerts
2007 18 concerts
2006 22 concerts
2005 3 concerts
2004 124 concerts
2003 84 concerts
2002 3 concerts
2001 3 concerts
2000 33 concerts
1999 58 concerts
1998 75 concerts
1997 103 concerts
1996 91 concerts
1995 9 concerts
1994 57 concerts
1993 81 concerts
1992 177 concerts
1991 62 concerts
1990 15 concerts
1989 160 concerts
1988 101 concerts
1987 31 concerts
1986 141 concerts
1985 60 concerts
1984 59 concerts
1983 59 concerts
1982 31 concerts
1981 1 concert
 Jamie
 Adrienmagnus
 Rnelson
 Randomfortunepa
 Lowercase James
 Stxrlesseyes
 Jetsfan4ever80
 Ozfacter
 Groo71
 Stephen Schenk
 Chunkrock
 Sasan
 The Long Rolf
 I Loooose
 Jay O. Tea
 Locustxreign
 Brandon
 Kevinpsilverman
 Thefudgefactory
 Jonesjupiter

Djskinsfan74 Oct 04, 2022

Looking for photos of Metallica from 1989 in D.C. backstage

As Seen On: