Metallica's new album, "72 Seasons," helped the metal rock band to secure a new feat on UK Albums Chart.
Metallica formally marked the arrival of its first album in six years by dropping "72 Seasons" on April 14. The album, released on April 14, serves as the band's 12th studio album.
Upon release, "72 Seasons" already dominated several charts, with the UK Albums Chart the most recent one.
Metallica Scores No. 1 on UK Albums Chart With "72 Seasons"
The Official Charts Company confirmed that Metallica's "72 Seasons" ranked No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart a week after it was released.
According to the data shared by the company, the band's studio LP became the fourth album to top the UK chart following "Metallica," "Load," and "Death Magnetic." The latter was released in 2008.
It also garnered the feat for the first time in 15 years.
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"Number 1 in the U.K.? Spectacular! We.re grateful. Thank you, U.K. We can't wait to see you!" Metallica exclusively told Official Charts Company.
Metallica is yet to stop making history and breaking new records as the band is gearing up to perform on the "biggest stage ever" since its debut.
Metallica To Celebrate in Upcoming Tours
Starting April 27, Metallica will have the M72 tour and continue the trek for two years. It also pledged to offer "The Dream Setlist" to fans.
Some of the confirmed songs include "Fight Fire With Fire," "Trapped Under Ice," "Disposable Heroes," "Wherever I May Roam," "Lux Aeterna," "Atlas, Rise!" "Creeping Death," "The Unforgiven," and "The Four Horsemen," to name a few.
"Lars will give us three choices for a certain slot and if we don't feel like playing a particular song, we have a say. Especially James, because he has to sing and be comfortable with how the songs are positioned in a two-hour show," Robert Trujillo said of the upcoming shows.
See full Metallica's M72 World Tour 2023-2024 dates and venues below -
2023
April 27 - Amsterdam NL, Johan Cruijff Arena
April 29 - Amsterdam NL, Johan Cruijff Arena
May 17 - Paris FR, Stade de France
May 19 - Paris FR, Stade de France
May 26 - Hamburg DE, Volksparkstadion
May 28 - Hamburg DE, Volksparkstadion
June 8 - Castle Donington, Download Festival
June 10 - Castle Donington, Download FestivalFri 16th - Gothenburg SE, Ullevi Stadium**
June 18 - Gothenburg SE, Ullevi Stadium
July 5 - Warsaw PL, PGE Narodowy
July 7 - Warsaw PL, PGE Narodowy
July 12 - Madrid ES, Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano
July 14 - Madrid ES, Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano
Aug. 4 - East Rutherford, NJ, MetLife Stadium
Aug. 6 - East Rutherford, NJ, MetLife Stadium
Aug. 11 - Montreal, QC, Stade Olympique
Aug. 13 - Montreal, QC, Stade Olympique
Aug. 18 - Arlington, TX, AT&T Stadium
Aug. 20 - Arlington, TX, AT&T Stadium
Aug. 25 - Inglewood, CA, SoFi Stadium
Aug. 27 - Inglewood, CA, SoFi Stadium
Sep. 1 - Glendale, AZ, State Farm Stadium
Sep. 3 - Glendale, AZ, State Farm Stadium
Nov. 3 - St. Louis, MO, The Dome at America's Center
Nov. 5 - St. Louis, MO, The Dome at America's Center
Nov. 10 - Detroit, MI, Ford Field
Nov. 12 - Detroit, MI, Ford Field
2024
May 24 - Munich DE, Olympiastadion
May 26 - Munich DE, Olympiastadion
June 2024
June 7 - Helsinki FI, Olympic Stadium
June 9 - Helsinki FI, Olympic Stadium
June 14 - Copenhagen DK, Parken Stadium
June 16 - Copenhagen DK, Parken Stadium
July 5 - Warsaw PL, PGE Narodowy
July 7 - Warsaw PL, PGE Narodowy
July 12 - Madrid ES, Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano
July 14 - Madrid ES, Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano
Aug. 2 - Foxborough, MA, Gillette Stadium
Aug. 4 - Foxborough, MA, Gillette Stadium
Aug. 9 - Chicago, IL, Soldier Field
Aug. 11 - Chicago, IL, Soldier Field
Aug. 16 - Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium
Aug. 18 - Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium
Aug. 23 - Edmonton, AB, Commonwealth Stadium
Aug. 25 - Edmonton, AB, Commonwealth Stadium
Aug. 30 - Seattle, WA, Lumen Field
Sep. 1 - Seattle, WA, Lumen Field
Sep. 20 - Mexico City MX, Foro Sol
Sep. 22 - Mexico City MX, Foro Sol
Sep. 27 - Mexico City MX, Foro Sol
Sep. 29 - Mexico City MX, Foro Sol
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