As of 2024, Metallica is staying incredibly active with touring, new projects, and continued support for their latest album. Here’s what they’ve been up to:
1. 72 Seasons World Tour (2023–2024)
- Metallica is still touring in support of their 2023 album, 72 Seasons, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
- The tour features a unique “No Repeat Weekend” format, where they play two completely different sets in each city.
- Recent stops include Europe (2024) and upcoming North American dates (August–November 2024).
2. M72 World Tour Highlights & Upcoming Shows
- 2024 Tour Stops:
- Europe (May–July 2024): Germany, Poland, Spain, and more.
- North America (August–November 2024): Including two-night stands in Chicago, Minneapolis, Edmonton, Seattle, and Mexico City.
- The band continues to bring massive production, including a 360-degree “Snake Pit” stage for fans.
3. New Projects & Collaborations
- Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey: They’ve expanded their whiskey brand with new limited editions.
- Metallica-themed Pinball Machine: Announced in 2024, a new Stern pinball machine featuring their music.
- Possible New Music? While no official announcement yet, Kirk Hammett mentioned in interviews that they’re always writing.
4. Metallica’s “Helping Hands” Charity Work
- Their All Within My Hands Foundation continues supporting workforce education and disaster relief.
- They hosted another “Helping Hands Concert” in 2023, featuring acoustic performances.
5. James Hetfield’s Side Projects
- James appeared on a new song with country artist Jamey Johnson (“The Weight of a Heavy Heart”).
- He also made a surprise guest appearance with Pantera in 2023.
6. Kirk Hammett & Robert Trujillo’s Side Gigs
- Kirk released a horror-themed solo EP (Portals in 2022) and has been doing horror convention appearances.
- Robert Trujillo has been working on Jacopo’s Lair, a documentary about his late father-in-law, Italian film composer Ennio Morricone.
7. Lars Ulrich’s Film & Art Interests
- Lars has been involved in film projects, including producing documentaries.
- He remains an outspoken advocate for vinyl and physical music formats.
What’s Next?
- More M72 Tour dates through late 2024.
- Possible 2025 tour extensions (Asia/Australia rumored).
- Speculation about another studio album (though nothing confirmed yet).
Metallica shows no signs of slowing down—stay tuned for more surprises! ?