‘Please don't let it be true' cry fans as Metallica tickets go on sale for major Dublin summer gigs
METALLICA fans have been crying out for more dates after general sale for their Dublin gigs were nabbed in minutes.
The legendary heavy metal band are coming back with a bang
next
year as they bring their M72 World Tour to
Aviva
Stadium.
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Metallica will play two nights in Dublin next summer
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Tickets for their one-of-a-kind gigs went on general sale this morning
The 90's rockers are set perform two
The musicians promised to keep their No Repeat Weekend tradition and each show will feature a unique setlist and support line-up - so hardcore fans are in for a treat!
Pantera and Avatar will be supporting on Friday, June 19, while Gojira and Knocked Loose are the special guests on Sunday, June 21.
Tickets
for the gigs went on general sale
this morning
at 10am, and while some fans managed to nab tickets, others were sadly left with nothing.
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Fans were able to purchase a two-day ticket as well as single-night engagements.
However, disappointed fans took to
social media
to express their rage when tickets sold out in minutes.
While few lucky fans expressed their
glee
in securing a ticket to the hottest gig of 2026.
One fan wrote on Twitter: "Most stressful week of my life trying to get Metallica tickets."
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Stephen said: "Scoring tickets for Metallica next year has perked me up today."
Gabby added: "Easily winning the best daughter award because I just got my dad pit tickets for Metallica."
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While Nicky remarked: "Will there be more date added, need these for my mam."
Taylor exclaimed: "I can't get Metallica tickets they sold out it 10 minutesss."
And Cathal posted: "Metallica tickets already sold out, please don't let it be true."
Since opening in April 2023 in Amsterdam, M72 has seen Metallica play to around four million fans.
The 2026 world tour will
The band will also be performing in
Romania
,
Poland
,
Switzerland
,
Italy
,
Scotland
,
Wales
and
Their last show is in
London
on July 5, 2026.
But, will you be attending the rockers big gig in
Dublin
next
summer
?
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