And so it begins. Today (April 27th) Metallica launched their M72 World Tour in support of their new album, 72 Seasons. The two-year trek — which features two nights and two totally different sets in each city — kicked off at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with Architects and Mammoth WVH opening the show. But the night belonged to the headliners, of course.
Metallica opened the show with a somewhat unlikely song, the epic Master of Puppets instrumental “Orion,” which hadn’t served as a set opener since 2011. From there, James, Kirk, Rob and Lars banged out a mix of fan favorites, deep cuts and new songs, including the live debuts of 72 Seasons’ “Screaming Suicide” and “Sleepwalk My Life Away.”
Check out photos, videos and the full 16-song setlist (courtesy of setlist.fm). The tour continues this Saturday, April 29th, for the second night in Amsterdam.
Metallica setlist, 4/27/23:
Orion
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Holier Than Thou
King Nothing
Lux Æterna
Screaming Suicide
Fade to Black
Sleepwalk My Life Away
Nothing Else Matters
Sad but True
The Day That Never Comes
Ride the Lightning
Battery
Fuel
Seek & Destroy
Master of Puppets