Lead vocalist James Hetfield performs during the Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Chris Torres
ctorres@star-telegram.com
The legendary rock band Metallica had their first concert of a two-day series in Arlington Friday for their M72 World Tour where they played some of their greatest hits such as ‘Creeping Death,’ ‘Orion,’ ‘Master of Puppets,’ and more.
Around 100,000 fans packed AT&T Stadium for the first day where they also watched the opening acts, Pantera and Mammoth WVH.
For Sunday’s concert, there will be an entirely new set list along with two different openers: Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills.
Lead vocalist James Hetfield performs during the Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Lead vocalist James Hetfield performs with bass guitarist Robert Trujillo during the Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Lead guitarist Kirk Hammett performs during the Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Fans cheer as the lights begin a show prior to the Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Lead vocalist James Hetfield performs during the Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Fans cheer as the Metallica band members get on stage during the Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Fans throw up the rock hand gestures as the Metallica band members get on stage during the Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.