OMG! ðą Did you HEAR?! Someone actually FILMED Metallica playing “Creeping Death” in Syracuse! ð I mean, who cares, right? It’s not like they’ve played it a million times before. But hey, if you’re into watching grainy phone footage of a bunch of dudes in their 60s pretending to be metal gods, then knock yourself out. ðĪ
So, Syracuse, huh? Apparently, it was Metallica’s GRAND RETURN to the stage in 2025. ðĪĢ As if anyone was actually holding their breath waiting. And the support act? Oh, the glorious PANTERA (without the *real* Pantera, obviously) and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. Talk about a nostalgia trip straight to the retirement home! ðīðĩ I bet the mosh pit was wild… with people trying not to throw out their backs.
And get this, folks: Metallica BROKE A RECORD! ð They packed more people into the JMA Wireless Dome than The Who did back in 1982. Wow. Just… wow. I’m sure Roger Daltrey is just *thrilled* to have his record broken by a bunch of guys who are probably closer to needing walkers than smashing guitars. ðļâĄïļðĐž
Apparently, the stage was CIRCULAR. â Groundbreaking! That’s why they crammed more people in, duh. It’s not like Syracuse University has any idea how many seats they have. ðĪŠ
The setlist? Oh, you KNOW they played all the “hits.” “Creeping Death,” “For Whom The Bell Tolls,” “Enter Sandman” â the same songs they’ve been playing since before most of you were even born. ðī And of course, the obligatory Kirk Hammett and Rob Trujillo “doodle” segment. ð Because nothing says “metal” like a couple of guys noodling around on their instruments while everyone checks their phones. ðą
But wait, there’s MORE! They actually played “Orion”! ð I bet Lars Ulrich totally nailed it. ð
Oh, and the “M72” tour? Apparently, it’s been hailed as “life-affirming” and “impossible to leave unsatisfied.” ðĪ By whom? Metallica’s moms? ð And of course, it’s “as tight and furious as Metallica has sounded in ages.” Translation: they’re still trying to remember the lyrics. ðĪâĄïļð§
The “No Repeat Weekend” thing? Yeah, that’s REALLY innovative. Playing two different setlists over two nights? Genius! ðĪŊ I bet the roadies are just LOVING having to lug around twice as much gear. ð
And get this: they’re playing at COLLEGE FOOTBALL STADIUMS! ð Because nothing says “metal” like a bunch of drunk frat boys screaming along to “Enter Sandman.” ðĪŪ
Oh, and the support acts for the tour? Besides the already mentioned geriatric giants, we have LIMP BIZKIT (still?), and ICE NINE KILLS. ðŠ Talk about a random assortment of bands. It’s like someone just threw a dart at a wall of band names. ðŊ
And it’s all brought to you by… inKind? ðĪ·ââïļ Apparently, it’s an app that rewards you for eating at fancy restaurants. Because that’s *exactly* what Metallica fans are into. ðâĄïļð
But hey, at least a portion of the proceeds goes to charity. ð So you can feel good about spending your hard-earned money to watch a bunch of aging rockers play the same songs they’ve been playing for the last 40 years. ðļâĄïļð
And finally, we have a YouTube video of “Creeping Death.” ðī I’m sure it’s riveting. And a poster! So you can remember the time you saw Metallica in Syracuse and broke a record for attendance at a dome. ð Just don’t forget your earplugs. ðâĄïļâ
