Metallica Extends M72 Tour to 2027, Opens May 8 in Vancouver — SkimNews
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- Metallica confirmed new North American stadium dates extending the M72 World Tour into 2027, with the run resuming May 8 at BC Place in Vancouver.
- The M72 World Tour has already played 99 shows across 26 countries since launching in April 2023.
- Live Nation is promoting the 2027 leg, which will add a dozen new cities to the band's stadium itinerary.
- The 2027 dates push the M72 run into a multi-year span, continuing a tour that began in April 2023 and has already spanned 26 countries.
Why it matters: Metallica's M72 tour keeps growing — 99 shows in 26 countries since April 2023, with a dozen new North American cities now added in 2027, giving Live Nation another full year of stadium revenue from one of metal's largest-ever touring runs.
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