Metallica Melbourne 2025: Dates, Tickets, Setlist & Opening Acts

If you’ve been refreshing tour pages and hoping for a second chance at seeing Metallica in Melbourne, you’re not alone. After an earlier cancellation left fans disappointed, the thrash-metal giants are officially returning to Marvel Stadium on November 8, 2025, as part of their M72 World Tour, and this guide separates the confirmed details from the lingering question marks so you can plan your night with confidence.

Date: November 8, 2025 ·
Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne ·
Tour: M72 World Tour ·
Opening Acts: Evanescence & Suicidal Tendencies ·
Ticket Availability: Via Ticketmaster AU

Six facts in one place to get you oriented:

Is Metallica Playing in Melbourne in 2025?

Confirmed Date and Venue

• Metallica will perform at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on November 8, 2025 (Metallica.com, the band’s official tour page)
• The show is part of the M72 World Tour, which spans multiple continents in 2024-25 (Metallica.com (official band website))

Melbourne is the only Australian stop on this leg. The venue holds up to 56,000 people for concerts, and Blunt Magazine (Australian music publication) reported that more than 50,000 fans were expected to attend.

What this means: If you haven’t secured tickets yet, you’re competing with tens of thousands of other fans – and the presale is already underway.

Ticket Availability

• Fan-club presales (Legacy Members and Fifth Members) started on October 29, 2024, at 9:00 AM AEDT and 11:00 AM AEDT respectively (Metallica.com (official band website))
• General sale tickets are still available through Ticketmaster AU (official ticketing outlet), depending on seating zone.

The catch: Official ticket prices have not been published by Ticketmaster, but early estimates from industry sources place the cheapest seats around $99 AUD. Verified resale may push that higher.

Who Is Opening for Metallica in Melbourne?

Announced Support Acts

• Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies are listed as the other acts on the Melbourne show page (Metallica.com, the band’s official tour page)
• Setlist.fm’s entry for the night confirms both bands performed (Setlist.fm (community-sourced setlist archive))

Both acts are seasoned openers: Evanescence brings hard-rock theatrics, while Suicidal Tendencies delivers classic thrash. Blunt Magazine reported that Suicidal Tendencies were scheduled for 6:00 PM and Evanescence for 7:00 PM.

How to Verify Opening Acts

The only authoritative source is Metallica.com (official band website). Social media and fan forums may report last-minute changes, but the band’s official tour page is where changes are first confirmed.

What Is the Setlist for Metallica Australia 2025?

Sample Setlist from Melbourne Show

According to Setlist.fm (user-submitted setlist database), the Melbourne show featured 18 performance entries including two taped intros and 16 live songs, plus the Kirk and Rob Doodle segment. The live songs were:

• Creeping Death
• For Whom the Bell Tolls
• Fuel
• The Memory Remains
• The Unforgiven
• Wherever I May Roam
• The Day That Never Comes
• Moth Into Flame
• Sad but True
• Nothing Else Matters
• Seek & Destroy
• Lux Æterna
• Master of Puppets
• One
• Enter Sandman

The taped intros were “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)” and “The Ecstasy of Gold.” The Kirk and Rob Doodle interpolated elements of The Living End’s “Prisoner of Society” and the intro of INXS’ “Don’t Change” – a nod to Australian rock heritage.

Expected Variations for Melbourne

Setlist.fm is a crowd-sourced platform, so the setlist may have minor errors. While the M72 World Tour has maintained a largely consistent setlist across shows, the band sometimes rotates deep cuts. Check the Setlist.fm entry after the show for confirmed updates.

Why Did Metallica Cancel the Australian Tour?

Previous Cancellation of Australian Tour

In 2019, Metallica canceled their entire Australian tour, leaving fans in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane without shows. The cancellation was confirmed by multiple outlets, including ABC News (Double J, Australian public broadcaster).

Reason for Cancellation

James Hetfield entered a rehabilitation program for addiction, forcing the band to withdraw from all commitments. In a statement at the time, the band said they needed to “step back” to support their frontman.

“Metallica have cancelled their Australian tour” – ABC News (Double J)

ABC News (Double J)

The pattern: The 2019 cancellation was unexpected and emotionally driven; the 2025 confirmation signals a full recovery and a renewed commitment to Australian fans.

The implication: this past cancellation makes the current confirmation a significant moment for Australian fans.

How Much Are Metallica Tickets in Melbourne?

Ticket Pricing Tiers

• General admission standing: estimated ~$99–$150 AUD
• Reserved seating in lower tier: ~$150–$250 AUD
• VIP packages (including merch and early entry): ~$300–$500+ AUD

Prices are not officially listed on Metallica.com, but Blunt Magazine reported that the cheapest tickets start at around $99 AUD. Official pricing is available only through Ticketmaster AU at the point of purchase.

Where to Buy Tickets

• Ticketmaster AU (official ticketing outlet) is the exclusive official seller
• Fan-club presales via Metallica.com (official band website)
• Resale platforms may list tickets at a premium

The pattern: official prices remain unpublished until the point of sale, so early estimates are the only benchmark available.

What Time Does Metallica Start Playing and How Long Is the Concert?

Concert Start Time

• Gates open at 5:00 PM (Blunt Magazine)
• Suicidal Tendencies on stage at 6:00 PM
• Evanescence on stage at 7:00 PM
• Metallica takes the stage around 8:30 PM (Blunt Magazine) or 8:45 PM according to Setlist.fm

Estimated Duration

Metallica’s set typically lasts about 2 hours, meaning the show ends around 11:00 PM. The entire event from gates to final song runs roughly 6 hours.

Set Times for Support Acts

As reported by Blunt Magazine, Suicidal Tendencies played a 45-minute set, and Evanescence played approximately one hour. Allow 15-20 minutes between acts for stage setup.

How to Get Tickets: Step-by-Step

1. Join the Metallica fan club – Legacy Membership (paid) or Fifth Membership (free) via Metallica.com (official band website).
2. Check presale dates – Legacy presale starts October 29, 2024, 9:00 AM AEDT; Fifth presale at 11:00 AM AEDT the same day.
3. Visit Ticketmaster AU on the presale date and log in with your fan-club code.
4. Secure your tickets – select from available seating zones and complete purchase.
5. For general sale – if you miss the presale, general public tickets are available at Ticketmaster AU with no code required.

A Timeline of Metallica’s Australian Tour History

Metallica’s relationship with Australian fans has been a series of high highs and low lows. Here are the key moments:

1. 2019 – Australian tour canceled after James Hetfield enters rehab. Refunds issued.
2. 2024 – M72 World Tour dates announced for Australia, including Melbourne.
3. November 8, 2025 – Metallica performs at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, with Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies.

The pattern: The 2019 cancellation was a low point, but the 2025 show represents a full return to form. The band has not skipped any Australian dates since that year.

What’s Confirmed and What’s Unclear

Quotes from the Night

“Get the setlist, see photos and watch videos from Metallica’s concert at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on November 8, 2025.”

Metallica.com official tour page

“More than 50,000 fans were heading to Marvel Stadium for Metallica’s Melbourne M72 World Tour stop.”

Blunt Magazine (Australian music publication)

“Metallica have cancelled their Australian tour”

ABC News (Double J)

These voices capture the scale of the event, the history of cancellation, and the official confirmation all in one place.

Summary: The Concrete Consequence for Melbourne Fans

For Melbourne music fans, the choice between attending or skipping this show is clear: the 2019 cancellation proved that Metallica shows are never guaranteed. Now that the band is back with a massive production at Marvel Stadium, the only real risk is waiting too long to secure a ticket. For those who missed out seven years ago, the implication is simple: act now, or risk another wait of unknown duration.

Frequently asked questions

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