(antiMusic) Metallica posted an announcement updating details about their upcoming tour plans. Here is what they had to say: Our annual European vacation goes inside! While we are getting ready to head out in North America, we're also thinking ahead (for once!) and want to give you a taste of what else we have in store for you next year. It's been over five years since we've played in arenas in Europe and we can't wait to visit again, so with that said, we have a ton of shows planned in 2009. Strap in, hang on, and get ready for the nuttiness to begin as we roll them out for you a few at a time over the next few days.
Some other details: these shows are 'in the round', so that means general admission standing on the floor, reserved seating off the floor. There are some exceptions . . . shows in Copenhagen will be all general admission, for example.
Our friends The Sword and Machine Head (March 5 - May 14 shows) will be joining us and so will our friends Lamb Of God and Mastodon (June 14 - July 23 shows).
Here are the dates that are confirmed so far . . . many more to come!
March
5 - Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpaleis
7 - Stockholm, Sweden - Globen
8 - Stockholm, Sweden - Globen
April
1 - Paris, France - Palais Omnisport de Bercy
2 - Paris, France - Palais Omnisport de Bercy
May
14 - Vienna, Austria - Stadthalle
June
14 - Helsinki, Finland - Hartwell Arena
15 - Helsinki, Finland - Hartwell Arena
17 - Oslo, Norway - Spektrum
22 - Milan, Italy - Datch Forum
24 - Rome, Italy - Palalottomatica
July
13 - Madrid, Spain - Palacio de Deportes
20 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Copenhagen Forum
22 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Copenhagen Forum
23 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Copenhagen Forum
Met Clubbers, check www.metclub.com for info on how you can buy tickets in advance. Please note that presales generally only last for 24 hours and some may have already closed. Keep watching Metallica.com . . . more announcements coming shortly."
