Tour Updates
Metallica M72 Syracuse Tour 2025: Live at JMA Wireless Dome on April 19
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Metallica is storming back into Syracuse, NY for a night that promises to melt faces and ignite memories. On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the legendary band will unleash their sonic fury at the JMA Wireless Dome—marking their first return to Syracuse in nearly 30 years.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan who’s been thrashing since Ride the Lightning, or a newcomer catching the tail end of the 72 Seasons era, this is one concert you cannot afford to miss. Here’s your all-in-one guide to the most anticipated metal event of the year.
Event Details: Metallica at JMA Wireless Dome
📍 Venue: JMA Wireless Dome
🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎟️ Ticket Prices: Start at $111 on Ticketmaster
This event is part of the M72 World Tour, a revolutionary concert experience featuring in-the-round staging, immersive visuals, and surround sound setups that put fans at the heart of the storm. While many cities got two-night double-header shows, Syracuse gets a one-night-only metal blowout, so expect no repeats and no excuses—just raw, unfiltered Metallica.
Tickets and Enhanced Experiences
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and SeatGeek, starting at $105 to $111 depending on availability.
Note: Most of the Enhanced Experiences (like VIP travel packages and early entry perks) are already sold out, so grab what you can—fast.
🐍 Snake Pit and Fan Club Contests
If you’re a Fifth Member of Metallica’s official fan club, keep an eye on exclusive opportunities like:
- Snake Pit Passes – For front-and-center stage immersion
- Meet & Greet Contests – Face time with the band
- Exclusive Merchandise Raffles
Details for these perks are posted on Metallica’s official fan club page.
Special Guests: Pantera & Suicidal Tendencies
This show gets even heavier with Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies sharing the bill.
- 🔥 Pantera will bring their groove-metal revival energy, making this their first time back on a major stadium tour in decades.
- 🤘 Suicidal Tendencies, the hardcore/thrash punk pioneers, will bring the chaos to the opening set.
These aren’t just warm-up acts—they’re metal royalty in their own right.
Pre-Concert Events & Fan Experiences
Metallica’s not just showing up to play—they’re taking over Syracuse. Here’s everything happening before the dome explodes.
🛍️ Metallica Pop-Up Shop
📍 Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St.
🗓️ April 18–19, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 7 PM
Get exclusive Syracuse merch:
- Splatter vinyl of 72 Seasons
- Screen-printed posters
- Concert-specific apparel
- Limited skate decks
Quantities are limited and lines are expected—go early!
🎬 “Metallica Saved My Life” Film Screening
📍 Regal Destiny USA, 9586 Destiny USA Dr.
🗓️ April 18, 2025
🕡 Showtimes: 6:30 PM & 7:45 PM
A fan-made documentary that’s equal parts emotional and epic, this film tells how Metallica’s music changed (and saved) lives.
Learn more at WMMR’s full coverage
🛠️ All Within My Hands Volunteer Event
📍 Food Bank of Central New York
🗓️ April 19 | 🕙 10 AM – 1 PM
Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation will host a volunteer event fighting food insecurity in the local community.
Sign up early—spots fill up fast! Learn more here
🩸 Red Cross Blood Drives
📍 7359 Oswego Road, Liverpool, NY
🗓️ April 14–18 (Various times)
Donate blood in the week leading up to the show and get a Metallica x Red Cross t-shirt while supplies last. Info here
🥃 Blackened X Drew Estate Cigar Lounge Event (21+)
📍 TisMart Cigar Shop, 628 S Main St
🗓️ April 18 | 🕓 4 PM – 8 PM
Meet Rob Dietrich, master distiller of Blackened Whiskey, enjoy premium cigars, and grab event-exclusive merch.
Local Spots for Metallica Fans in Syracuse
Visiting Syracuse for the show? Here are Metallica-approved hotspots you’ll want to check out:
🍔 Restaurants & Bars
- Electric Karma – Creative cocktails & good vibes (306 Hiawatha Blvd W)
- Tallman Cocktail Club – Classy lounge scene (219 W Fayette St.)
- The Hops Spot – Top-tier pub grub & craft beer (116 Walton St.)
🎶 Music & Culture
- The Sound Garden – Iconic record store (310 Jefferson St.)
- Black Mamba Skatepark (1 Lepage Pl.)
- East Wood Skatepark (300 Caleb Ave.)
For more, visit iLoveNY’s guide to Metallica weekend
Setlist Predictions & Live Recording Info
Each M72 concert features a unique setlist, so don’t count on hearing the same songs played elsewhere. You’ll likely get:
- Classics like “Master of Puppets,” “Enter Sandman,” and “One”
- Deep cuts from the 72 Seasons album
- Surprises only die-hard fans will catch
🎧 Pre-order the full concert recording on 2CD from Metallica.com
About the M72 World Tour & 72 Seasons
The M72 Tour supports Metallica’s eleventh studio album, 72 Seasons, released April 14, 2023. The tour includes:
- In-the-round stage – with 360° fan visibility
- Snake Pit center access
- Massive LED lighting and pyrotechnics
- Double setlists per city (except Syracuse)
This tour reaffirms why Metallica has reigned over metal for more than four decades. Learn more about the tour
Getting to the JMA Wireless Dome
📍 Address: 900 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
🚗 Parking: Limited. Arrive early or use rideshare apps.
🚌 Public Transit: Use the Centro Bus system (plan via Centro)
🦽 Accessibility: The venue offers ADA-compliant entrances and seating
The JMA Dome is located on the Syracuse University campus, so expect student crowds and plan ahead.
One Epic Night Awaits
Metallica’s return to Syracuse isn’t just another tour stop—it’s a metal pilgrimage. With rare merch, fan-driven events, massive production, and a one-night-only lineup featuring Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies, this is one of the can’t-miss shows of 2025.
Whether you’re headbanging in the Snake Pit or screaming from the nosebleeds, this night will be loud, legendary, and unforgettable.
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