Metallica will perform in China for the first time on August 13 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai.
“It is so rare for us to be able to say that we are visiting a country for the very first time, so this is an extra special announcement for us,” posted the band.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 7 at 10:00 AM local time.
Ticket Orders:
400-610-3721, Piao.com.cn
English: 021-5150-9199, SmartShanghai.com
This weekend, Metallica host the 2013 edition of their Orion Music + More festival at Belle Isle in Detroit, MI.
The event will feature more than 30 bands across five live music stages, plus a lifestyle element that reflects each of Metallica's band members many personal interests.
Detroit will see the return of James Hetfield's Custom Car & Motorcycle Show, Kirk Hammett's Crypt, Lars Ulrich's Hit the Lights Film Tent and Robert Trujillo's Vans Vert Ramp alongside the Metallica Museum and many other fan favorite attractions.
Check out the full lineup and details at orionmusicandmore.com.
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