Metallica, the legendary heavy metal band, made a record-breaking achievement as they continued their M72 World Tour.
Amid the extensive European and U.K. shows this spring and summer, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2009 inductees once again proved their enduring legacy after making concert history at Berlin’s Olympiastadion.
Metallica Breaks Record at Germany’s Largest Stadium Show
On May 30, Metallica took the stage with an impressive 15-song setlist, performing classic hits such as “Creeping Death,” “Of Wolf and Man,” “72 Seasons” and more, closing with “Enter Sandman.”
With the blistering set list and high-octane performance, the band drew a massive crowd that set a record at Germany’s biggest stadium concert.
All Members of Metallica perform live on stage at Olympiastadion on May 30, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.Rainer Keuenhof/Redferns
For the Berlin concert, Metallica pulled in over 94,000 metalheads to watch the show, reaching the standard maximum capacity of the venue, typically holding around 74,000 for events.
It surpassed the stadium’s previous record of a sold-out crowd of 88,000 by fellow rocker U2 in 2009 during their 360° Tour.
Following the impressive milestone, the “Nothing Else Matters” hitmakers updated their social media to express their gratitude to the “Metallica family” for the huge support at their Berlin show.
“Night after night, city after city, the #MetallicaFamily is bringing it! Yesterday, over 94,000 of you helped break the record for the biggest EVER show at Olympiastadion. Thank you!” the caption reads, along with a view of the stage showing the massive crowd.
The comment section was filled with fans reacting, as they celebrate the band's unforgettable concert.
View this post on Instagram“Not only at Olympiastadion, but also the biggest show ever in Germany,” one wrote.
“Metallica keeps on breaking record after record! The in-the-round setup truly does wonders!” a commenter said.
“We are all the Metallica-Family. The best setlist I've ever seen at a Metallica concert. I've seen them nine times before,” another added.
“It was the best concert of my life. I love Metallica. Thank you, Metallica,” a follower echoed.
The same goes for a different Instagram user who said, “It was amazing! Thanks for the epic night, Metallica.”
This is not the first time that an award-winning band attracted a huge number of concertgoers to a single concert.
Back in 2023, Metallica packed roughly 78,000 fans on each of their two shows at SoFi Stadium, eclipsing Taylor Swift's single-show attendance mark of approximately 70,000.
Metallica’s Europe & UK Tour Schedule
Here are the remaining shows for the M72 World Tour, followed by the band’s extensive multi-night dates at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, in October and November.
June 3: Bologna, Italy – Stadio Renato Dall'AraJune 11: Budapest, Hungary – Puskás ArénaJune 13: Budapest, Hungary – Puskás ArénaJune 19: Dublin, Ireland – Aviva StadiumJune 21: Dublin, Ireland – Aviva StadiumJune 25: Glasgow, Scotland – Hampden ParkJune 28: Cardiff, Wales – Principality StadiumJuly 3: London, England – London StadiumJuly 5: London, England – London StadiumRelated: Iconic ’80s Rock Band Causes a Stir at Qatar Grand Prix
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