Legendary Metal Band Taking Over Philly Ahead Of 2-Show Run At The Linc

PHILADELPHIA — Heavy metal legends Metallica are taking over Philadelphia next month.

The beloved thrash metal rockers are embarking on the M72 World Tour soon, and are playing at Lincoln Financial Field May 23 and May 25.

A very limited amount of single day tickets for the May 23 are available online here, as well as for the May 25 show online here.

In Philadelphia, the band will play two nights — with a "No Repeat Weekend" featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups.

A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to local charities via the band’s All Within My Hands foundation, established in 2017 to give back to communities that have supported the band. Since its inception, the foundation has raised more than $20 million, and provided $11.4 million in grants for workforce education, $7.4 million to fight hunger globally, and $5.2 million donated to critical local services worldwide.

Ahead of these concerts is the Metallica Takeover in Philadelphia, featuring a week's worth of Metallica-themed activities for fans to enjoy.

The takeover will include discussions with guitarist Kirk Hammett, a Metallica art show, live performances, a Metallica blood drive, and a Metallica-themed concert, all beginning May 20.

Below is the Metallica Takeover in Philadelphia schedule of events:

American Red Cross X Metallica Blood Drive — Lincoln Financial Field, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pop-Up Shop — Corner of West Shunk and South 23rd streets, May 22 through May 25, 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. (Thursday through Saturday), 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Sunday).

AWMH Volunteer Opportunity at Philabundance — 3616 S. Galloway Street, Philadelphia, May 23 from 9:15 a.m. until 12 p.m. Volunteer Sign Up available at Volunteer at Philabundance

The Rock & Roll Playhouse: Music of Metallica for Kids — Brooklyn Bowl (upstairs), 1009 Canal St., Philadelphia, May 24 at Noon. Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse offers its core audience of families with children aged 1 to 7, games, movement, stories and most importantly an opportunity to rock out. Tickets available online here

Metallica Rock & Bowl Bowling Event — Brooklyn Bowl (downstairs), May 24 at 2 p.m. Tune into 93.3 WMMR for your chance to bowl alongside members of Metallica’s crew & WMMR staff.

The Art of Squindo - 104 Seasons of Metallica Art — The Foundry at The Fillmore, 28 E. Allen St., Philadelphia, May 24 at 4 p.m. A live on-stage conversation celebrating over 25 years of Metallica art with SQUINDO himself. Seated event. Tickets available online here.

Kirk Hammett – Live Discussion of The Collection: Kirk Hammett — The Fillmore Philly, May 24 at 6 p.m. Kirk Hammett live on stage in conversation with an interviewer about his latest book from Gibson Publishing The Collection: Kirk Hammett taking the deepest-ever dive into the iconic guitars Kirk Hammett has rocked with Metallica for more than 40 years. Seated event.
Tickets available at Kirk Hammett Live Discussion

Metallica Takeover…And Tributes for All: Orion & Obey Your Master — Brooklyn Bowl (upstairs), May 24 at 8 p.m. An evening of live performances by Metallica Tribute acts Orion & Obey Your Master. All ages are welcome. Tickets available online here.

Metallica Saved My Life - A Sneak Peek of Metallica's Latest Film Project — AMC Neshaminy 24, 660 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, May 24 at 7 p.m. Metallica Saved My Life explores Metallica's world through the lives of fans who have supported each other through highs, lows, trials, and triumphs for over four decades. And yeah, Metallica's in it a little bit, too.