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Metallica M72 World Tour May 28 2025 Hits Landover, MD – Full Concert Guide
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Are you ready to feel the ground tremble beneath your feet? Metallica’s legendary M72 World Tour is roaring into Landover, Maryland on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and it’s not just a concert—it’s a full-blown metal pilgrimage. With support from Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies, and a stage that wraps the crowd in a 360° sonic embrace, this one-night-only event at Northwest Stadium promises an unforgettable experience for diehard fans and first-timers alike.
This guide gives you everything you need: event details, ticket info, pre-concert happenings, and a look at what’s making this tour the most talked-about rock event of the decade. So crank up the volume, dive into the details, and start planning your night of thunder.
A Thunderous Return — Overview of the M72 World Tour
After shaking cities across Europe and North America since its launch in April 2023, the Metallica M72 World Tour rolls into its third year—louder, bigger, and more electric than ever.
With over 3 million fans already part of the journey, this tour has been hailed as “an altogether life-affirming experience” by Billboard and “a stone-cold stunner of a show” by the Detroit News (source).
Unlike traditional tours, M72 is a two-night, no-repeat setlist tour, but for Landover, the magic is packed into a single night of mayhem—and it’s set to be one for the books.
“It’s not just music—it’s a movement, a storm of sound that unites millions.”
— James Hetfield, Metallica
May 28, 2025 – Metallica Live at Northwest Stadium
🗓️ Date & Time
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Show starts at 6:00 PM (Local Time)
📍 Venue
Northwest Stadium
Landover, Maryland
Official Venue Info
🎸 Who’s Playing?
- Metallica (Headliner)
- Pantera
- Suicidal Tendencies
Get ready for a triple threat of legendary heavy metal. Pantera, with their aggressive groove, and Suicidal Tendencies, pioneers of crossover thrash, will bring raw energy to prime the crowd before Metallica takes the stage.
🎤 Stage Setup
This isn’t your average arena show. The “in-the-round” 360° stage setup places the band right in the center of the stadium. Surrounding the iconic Snake Pit, fans will be wrapped in sound and sight from every angle—no bad seats here.
“Every fan in the stadium will be face-to-face with history in the making.”
— Metallica.com
For more details, visit the official tour page.
Ticket Info: How to Join the Metallica Mayhem
Tickets are selling fast, and with good reason. Here’s how to secure your spot at the Landover show:
- 🎟️ Tickets Available At:
- Ticketmaster
- Live Nation
- StubHub
- 🔐 Fan Club Pre-Sale:
Opened on September 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time. - 🌐 General Sale:
Began September 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM.
VIP & Enhanced Experiences
Want more than just a ticket?
- Meet and Greet Packages
- Production Tours
- Snake Pit Access Passes
These exclusive upgrades offer a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up close with the band, walk the stage, and feel the roar from the center of the storm.
Pre-Concert Events to Amplify the Experience
Metallica isn’t just playing a show—they’re taking over Landover. Here’s everything happening around the concert:
🛍️ Pop-Up Shop at King Shopping Center
- 📅 May 27–28, 2025
- 🕒 Tuesday: 10 AM – 8 PM / Wednesday: 10 AM – 7 PM
- 📍 7041 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy, Landover, MD 20785
Shop exclusive merchandise, including:
- Splatter vinyl edition of “72 Seasons”
- Screen-printed event poster
- Limited edition t-shirts & skateboards
🎬 Metallica Saved My Life – Film Screening
- 🕠 Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 PM
- 📍 Regal Gallery Place, 701 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
A deeply emotional documentary showcasing stories from fans who found hope and healing through Metallica’s music. Bring tissues.
❤️ Volunteer with Metallica
In true All Within My Hands Foundation spirit, fans can give back:
- 🥫 AWMH Volunteer Event
- 📍 Capital Area Food Bank
- 🕘 May 28, 9 AM – 12 PM
- 🩸 American Red Cross x Metallica Blood Drive
- 📍 Doubletree Hotel – Crystal City, Arlington
- 🕑 May 27, 12 PM – 6:30 PM
🥃 Blackened Whiskey x Drew Estate Lounge (21+)
- 📅 Tuesday, May 27, 5 PM – 9 PM
- 📍 Tobacco Leaf MD, 7395 Cedar Ave, Jessup, MD 20794
- 🧔 Featuring Rob Dietrich, Master Distiller
Enjoy curated whiskey tastings paired with premium cigars, only for the grown and grounded.
Getting to the Show: Travel, Parking & Local Tips
Northwest Stadium is easily accessible by car and public transit. Whether you’re local or flying in, here are key tips:
- 🚗 Parking: On-site and overflow parking available. Arrive early to avoid traffic snags.
- 🚆 Public Transit: Take the Metro to Landover Station on the Orange Line. Shuttle buses may be available.
- 🍔 Food Spots Nearby: Try local favorites like Carolina Kitchen or Copper Canyon Grill for a solid pre-show meal.
More local info at metallicawashingtondc.com
What to Expect: Setlist, Crowd Energy & Stadium Vibes
🎶 Sample Setlist from M72 Tour Shows:
- For Whom the Bell Tolls
- Master of Puppets
- Nothing Else Matters
- Fuel
- One
- Sad But True
- Seek & Destroy
- Enter Sandman
Setlists vary per night—expect surprises and classics alike.
Metallica Setlists – Ticketmaster Blog
🔊 Crowd Vibes & Seismic Impact
After Metallica’s May 7, 2025 show at Virginia Tech, scientists recorded actual seismic activity caused by the crowd’s energy (source).
Could Landover be next to make the earth shake?
Why This Stop Is a Must-See on the M72 Tour
Landover isn’t just another pin on the map. It’s a key tour stop, packed with events, rare merch, and two powerful support acts.
This show:
- Celebrates Metallica’s decades-long dominance
- Showcases Pantera’s reunion era
- Honors fans with immersive fan-focused events
Whether you’re there for the mosh pit, the Snake Pit, or just for a night of cathartic rock, this night will leave a permanent mark.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Miss Metallica in Landover
If you’ve ever wanted to feel what it’s like to be part of metal history, this is your chance.
Metallica M72 World Tour 2025 is more than a show—it’s a movement. And Landover is getting a front-row seat.
🎟️ Shop now: Metallica Tickets – Landover May 28, 2025
Prepare for the sound, the fury, the unity—and maybe even a tremor or two beneath your boots.
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