Metallica announced for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 after-race concerts
The band will take to the stage on Saturday December 6, at Etihad Park, the last day of qualifiers.
Going strong for over four decades, Metallica was formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich.
Together with guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo, they've become one of the biggest rock bands in history, selling nearly 125 million albums worldwide.
Their catalogue includes iconic hits like Nothing Else Matters, Master of Puppets and Enter Sandman, just to name a few.
David Powell, chief strategy & business development officer at Ethara, said: 'Metallica deliver life-changing shows. They are the perfect addition to the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Yasalam offering. Saturday will be a day not to miss for F1 and rock fans alike.'
If you're keen to see Metallica live, then you need to secure your Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets ASAP. Access to the after-race concerts is exclusive for ticket holders, with an option to upgrade to Golden Circle if you want to get closer to the stage.
The band are the third act to be announced, after pop sensation Katy Perry was confirmed for Sunday December 7 and Benson Boone for Thursday December 5.
We still have one more to go for the Friday – any guesses?
From Dhs1,025. Thu December 4. Etihad Park, Yas Island, yasmarinacircuit.com, abudhabigp.com.
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