Metallica pays tribute to AC/DC and Rose Tattoo with epic guitar riffs at Sydney show finale.
In a night that will be etched in the memories of fans for years to come, Metallica closed out their Australian leg of the M72 World Tour with an unforgettable performance that saw the band pay homage to two of Australia's most influential rock acts - AC/DC and Rose Tattoo.
The gesture came during a stripped-down section of the show dubbed the 'doodle', led by guitarist Kirk Hammett, which has become a staple of the current tour. Metallica launched into an instrumental version of AC/DC's "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" before seamlessly shifting into Rose Tattoo's iconic "Nice Boys Don't Play Rock 'n' Roll". The moment was met with thunderous applause from the sold-out crowd, who were treated to a rare split-city convergence of two generations of rock royalty.
It marked the culmination of a five-city Australian tour where Metallica had incorporated local tributes at every stop. Fans in Perth witnessed John Butler Trio's "Zebra", Adelaide saw The Angels' "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again," Melbourne heard nods to The Living End and INXS, while Brisbane's show featured The Chats' punk anthem "Smoko".
The Sydney concert was attended by roughly 70,000 fans, supported by Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies. Metallica's 360-degree stage design once again featured the Snake Pit walkway, robotic cameras, and drones – a production approach that has defined the visual identity of the M72 tour and pushed the stadium experience into new territory.
This finale concert came at an interesting time for Australian rock audiences, following Oasis' Australian stadium run just last week. AC/DC's return created back-to-back landmark moments for fans across the country.
In a night that will be etched in the memories of fans for years to come, Metallica closed out their Australian leg of the M72 World Tour with an unforgettable performance that saw the band pay homage to two of Australia's most influential rock acts - AC/DC and Rose Tattoo.
The gesture came during a stripped-down section of the show dubbed the 'doodle', led by guitarist Kirk Hammett, which has become a staple of the current tour. Metallica launched into an instrumental version of AC/DC's "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" before seamlessly shifting into Rose Tattoo's iconic "Nice Boys Don't Play Rock 'n' Roll". The moment was met with thunderous applause from the sold-out crowd, who were treated to a rare split-city convergence of two generations of rock royalty.
It marked the culmination of a five-city Australian tour where Metallica had incorporated local tributes at every stop. Fans in Perth witnessed John Butler Trio's "Zebra", Adelaide saw The Angels' "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again," Melbourne heard nods to The Living End and INXS, while Brisbane's show featured The Chats' punk anthem "Smoko".
The Sydney concert was attended by roughly 70,000 fans, supported by Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies. Metallica's 360-degree stage design once again featured the Snake Pit walkway, robotic cameras, and drones – a production approach that has defined the visual identity of the M72 tour and pushed the stadium experience into new territory.
This finale concert came at an interesting time for Australian rock audiences, following Oasis' Australian stadium run just last week. AC/DC's return created back-to-back landmark moments for fans across the country.
I'm so stoked to see Metallica payin tribute to their Aussie rock legends! That "For Those About to Rock" instrumental was straight fire 
and got me jumpin up from my seat 
. I loved how they blended in that AC/DC and Rose Tattoo goodness with all the other awesome Aussie bands they featured throughout the tour - it's like, we're talkin about a whole generation of rock royalty here! 
The Sydney show was EPIC, 70k fans goin wild is always a vibe 
. Now I'm hyped for AC/DC's return and can't wait to see what other surprises they got in store for us 
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. I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned rock anthem? "For Those About to Rock" still gives me chills every time 
. And seeing two generations of fans united over music is just the best thing! It's like the Aussie rock scene is thriving right now 
. The fact that Metallica incorporated tributes at every stop on their tour shows they really care about giving back to the local community 
. Now, if only I could've been there in person... I'd have lost my voice screaming along to "Nice Boys Don't Play Rock 'n' Roll" 
it was such a cool gesture to pay homage like that, especially with the crowd singing along to all those classics... for those about to rock we salute you still gives me goosebumps 
i'm loving how they've been incorporating local tributes into every show this tour, it's really making the fans feel included 
and 360-degree stage design is just mind-blowing 
i'm definitely going to try and catch a live show next time they're in australia 
That tribute to AC/DC and Rose Tattoo was pure perfection! Kirk Hammett's guitar skills are on another level 
, got me pumped up in no time. And then that seamless transition into "Nice Boys Don't Play Rock 'n' Roll"... genius! 
The crowd was totally stoked, it's clear they've been missing that kind of energy from Aussie rock legends 
this is insane! metallica is killing it on tour right now and these tribute sets are always so epic! paying homage to acdc and rose tattoo was such a great touch, i mean who doesn't love a good rock throwback? 
kirk hammett's guitar riffs were insane during those sections and the crowd was totally into it. i loved how they incorporated local bands at each stop too, really showed they're all about giving back to their fans. Evanescience and suicidal tendencies supporting metallica were a sick combo 
. The production value was insane as always, with that 360-degree stage design and all the pyrotechnics and drones... it's truly a one-of-a-kind experience 
. And can we talk about how cool it is that AC/DC's return coincided with Oasis' Aussie stadium run? It's like the rock gods are smiling down on us, bless their souls 