Hard Rock, Short Notice: Metallica Book Surprise Metro Show

CHICAGO — Metallica is playing the Metro and "Nothing Else Matters" for fans who were shocked as the band announced a same-day surprise concert for Monday night. Less than an hour after the historic concert venue tweeted out the details, fans were lined up around the block for a chance at the $20 ticket.

Metallica also surprised fans in San Francisco Thursday by playing for a small audience at The Independent. That show was announced on the same day as well.

On the band's website Monday, members said they will play their first show at the Metro in 38 years. Proof of vaccination is required to get one of the 1,000 wristbands available for the show. The concert is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. and will only allow metalheads ages 18 and up.

"THAT was way too much fun last week as we finally played in front of real live fans for the first time in over two years in our hometown of San Francisco. So why not do it again??" the statement read. "This time we're in Chicago and we'll be hitting the stage at the storied Metro on Clark Street tonight… our first time back there since 1983!!"

To ensure reselling doesn't occur, the Metro staff will give each person a wristband which is the only thing that can grant a concertgoer entry into the venue. Any sign of tampering with the wristband will result in not being allowed into the show, the Metro website stated.