Metallica Turn Eden Park Into Heavy Metal Colosseum in First NZ Show in 15 Years

Metallica in Auckland: a review from the Snake Pit

Troy Rawhiti-Connell reports from the scene of his heavy metal dream come true. Happy Metallica Boxing Day to those who celebrated! I hope jolly Saint Anger brought you ringing ears, a pounding headache, a sore neck, and a raspy voice to take back to your families and colleagues. If you’re a regular reader of The Spinoff, you may have read the magic numbers 16, 22, 29, and 44, sequenced in this lovely piece on my metal fandom by the only other R…

Metallica Cover Split Enz and Six60 in Spectacular Return to New Zealand

Metallica hadn't set foot in New Zealand in 15 years — until last night. Rolling Stone AU/NZ reviews their triumphant return show.

Metallica turn Eden Park into heavy metal colosseum in first NZ show in 15 years

Over 50,000 fans turned out in force as the metal legends played their first show in New Zealand in 15 years.

Metallica pranks Kirk Hammett with Silly String for birthday

For Kirk Hammett's birthday, he was covered in Silly String.The Metallica guitarist, who turned 63 on Tuesday, was pranked by his bandmates during their show in Auckland, New Zealand, on… Source

Metallica pranks Kirk Hammett with Silly String for birthday

For Kirk Hammett's birthday, he was covered in Silly String.The Metallica guitarist, who turned 63 on Tuesday, was pranked by his bandmates during their show in Auckland, New Zealand, on… Source

Metallica pranks Kirk Hammett with Silly String for birthday

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (ABC/Randy Holmes) For Kirk Hammett‘s birthday, he was covered in Silly String. The Metallica guitarist, who turned 63 on Tuesday, was pranked by his bandmates during their show in Auckland, New Zealand, on Wednesday in honor of the occasion. As seen in a video posted to Metallica’s Instagram, crew members took to the stage at the end of the show and sprayed Hammett head to toe with Silly String w…