TAMPA, Fla. — Metallica, one of the best-selling heavy metal bands of all time, will be extending their record-breaking M72 World Tour into a third year, adding 21 North American shows from April to June 2025, according to a news release. Two of those shows will be at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, June 6, and Sunday, June 8, 2025.

TAMPA, Fla. — Metallica’s M72 World Tour makes its way to Tampa on Friday, June 6, and Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium. Metallica announces they will extend their record-breaking tour into a third year with 21 North American shows. This will be the first time Metallica has performed in Tampa in 15 years.

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