Metallica Rock Sydney with Massive M72 Tour Comeback

November 16, 2025 rocknews

Metallica Rock Sydney with Massive M72 Tour Comeback: Epic Setlist, AC/DC & Rose Tattoo Tributes at Accor Stadium – Highlights, Photos & Fan Reactions

Thrash metal titans Metallica stormed Accor Stadium on November 15, 2025, delivering a seismic close to their Australian M72 World Tour leg in front of 70,000+ roaring fans. The set was a masterclass in controlled chaos: blistering riffs, crowd-surfing anthems, and heartfelt tributes to Aussie rock icons AC/DC and Rose Tattoo during the band’s signature “doodle” slot – a nod to the nation’s rock heritage amid Oasis and AC/DC’s own stadium takeovers.

James Hetfield’s gravelly growl cut through the humid night: “Sydney, you beautiful bastards – we’ve missed this fire!” The 2.5-hour onslaught blended 72 Seasons freshness with timeless fury, proving Metallica’s unbreakable grip on metal’s throne after 40+ years.

Relive the Show: Official Photos & Videos | Resale Tickets for Upcoming Dates

M72 Sydney Setlist: Thrash Classics, New Bangers & Aussie Easter Eggs

Metallica’s no-repeat policy kept the energy unpredictable, clocking 18 tracks with pyros, Snake Pit madness, and Lars Ulrich’s relentless double-kick assault. Highlights included Hetfield’s crowd-teasing solos and Kirk Hammett’s wah-wah wizardry.

Full Confirmed Setlist (November 15, 2025):

It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll) (AC/DC song)
The Ecstasy of Gold (Ennio Morricone song)
Creeping Death
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Fuel
Ride the Lightning
The Unforgiven
Wherever I May Roam
Kirk and Rob Doodle (“Smoko” by The Chats)
The Day That Never Comes
Moth Into Flame
Sad but True
Nothing Else Matters
Seek & Destroy (Extended jam outro)
Lux Æterna
Master of Puppets
One
Enter Sandman

The doodle slot – a tour staple for local flavor – exploded with “Smoko” by The Chats, a cheeky AC/DC/Rose Tattoo homage amid Australia’s rock renaissance (Oasis reunion, AC/DC MCG dates). Fans lost it: “Hetfield channeling Bon Scott? Iconic,” per Blunt Magazine.

Support Acts: Evanescence & Suicidal Tendencies Set the Tone

Suicidal Tendencies: Cyco Miko’s punk-metal frenzy opened at 5:30pm – mosh pits ignited with “You Can’t Bring Me Down.”
Evanescence: Amy Lee’s ethereal power at 7pm – “Bring Me to Life” and Fallen deep cuts had 70k singing in unison, bridging nu-metal to symphonic rock.

Gates opened at 5pm; merch lines snaked for hours. Public transport was free for ticket-holders, dodging parking nightmares.

Fan Reactions: “Earthquake in Sydney – Metallica Still Reigns”

Socials erupted: #M72Sydney trended globally.

“Hetfield’s voice at 62? Immortal. Snake Pit was pure hellfire.” – @MetalFanAU (X)
“AC/DC nod had me in tears – Aussie metal family forever.” – Reddit r/Metallica
“70k circle pits? Sydney showed up. 10/10.” – Blunt Magazine live review

Charity tie-in: Portion of sales to Foodbank NSW & ACT and Women’s Community Shelters – Metallica’s ongoing impact.

M72 World Tour 2025: Sydney in Context

Sydney capped Australia’s run: Perth (Nov 1), Melbourne (Nov 8), Brisbane (Nov 12). Next: Auckland (Nov 19). The tour’s “no-repeat” sets and Snake Pit (central stage pit) redefined stadium intimacy. 72 Seasons tracks like “Lux Æterna” shone alongside “Master of Puppets.”

Tour Highlight	Sydney Twist
Crowd Size	70k+ – Electric from opener
Doodle Slot	“Smoko” by The Chats – Local punk-metal fire
Set Length	2.5 hours – Non-stop thrash
Support	Evanescence + Suicidal Tendencies – Perfect warm-up

Relive the Night: Photos, Videos & Merch

Official Recap: Metallica.com – Setlist, Photos, Fan Cam
Pro Shots: Blunt Magazine gallery – pyro blasts, Hammett shreds
Merch: Stadium-exclusive tees ($60+), hoodies – Snake Pit hoodies sold out pre-show.

Resale for future dates: Ticketmaster AU

Metallica conquered it. A massive comeback blending 72 Seasons fire with timeless thrash, Aussie tributes, and 70k voices united. The M72 Tour’s Oz leg ends on a high – horns up, Down Under.

Photo Credit Brett Murray