Get ready to feel the earth move! Metallica is about to unleash their sonic fury on Adelaide tonight, and the city is buzzing with anticipation. Over 50,000 fans are converging on Adelaide Oval, ready to experience a night they won't soon forget. Have you felt the electric energy?
The air crackles with excitement as the iconic band prepares to ignite the stage. Fans are already making their presence known, clad in the unmistakable uniform of metalheads: black tees, denim vests, and studded jackets. The city is awash in a sea of Metallica merch, and the atmosphere is nothing short of epic.
If you're in the CBD today, you'll spot them – the fans with that telltale stride of someone about to witness something truly monumental.
Yesterday, a few lucky locals had a brush with greatness, spotting band members enjoying coffee and a late lunch at Ayla’s Cafe on Bent Street. Bragging rights for life? Absolutely!
Tonight's setlist is anticipated to follow the electrifying pattern of the Perth weekend show, which kicked off with the iconic 'The Ecstasy of Gold' and concluded with the timeless anthem 'Enter Sandman'.
For those seeking a tangible piece of the experience, the official merchandise pop-up on Currie Street is the place to be. Expect to find tour tees, exclusive prints, limited artwork, and memorabilia that fans will treasure for years to come. The lines are already stretching down the block!
Here's what you can expect to hear:
- The Ecstasy of Gold (intro tape)
- Creeping Death
- For Whom the Bell Tolls
- Holier Than Thou
- Fuel
- The Unforgiven
- Wherever I May Roam
- Kirk & Rob Doodle (jam: Budgie’s Crash Course in Brain Surgery + John Butler Trio’s Zebra)
- The Day That Never Comes
- Moth Into Flame
- Sad But True
- Nothing Else Matters
- Seek & Destroy
- Lux Æterna
- Master of Puppets
- One
- Enter Sandman
But here's where it gets controversial... While the setlist is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, some die-hard fans might have hoped for a few deeper cuts. What do you think? Would you have preferred a different selection?
Keep your eyes peeled after the show! The band might be out and about, enjoying the city. If you spot them, you'll have a story to tell for years to come.
What do you think of the setlist? Share your thoughts in the comments!
