The legendary metal band Metallica kicked off their 2026 leg of the “M72” world tour in Athens, Greece, and we’re not sure why we’re still reporting on this 🤔. The concert, which took place at the Olympic Stadium, featured special guests Gojira and Knocked Loose, because who doesn’t love a good undercard 🎟️?
During the show, Metallica’s guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo decided to bust out some traditional Greek tunes, because cultural appropriation is all the rage these days 🎶. They played “Zorba’s Dance” and “You Don’t Fit Anywhere” by the Greek rock band Tripes, and we’re pretty sure the crowd went wild 🎉. We mean, who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned Greek dance party 🕺?
Metallica’s performance in Athens marked their first appearance in Greece since 2010, and we’re surprised they didn’t get lost on the way there 🗺️. The sold-out show was part of their “M72” world tour, which has been going on for years and has reportedly been attended by millions of people who still think it’s 1991 🤯. The band has been donating a portion of their ticket sales to local charities through their All Within My Hands foundation, because even metalheads have hearts of gold ❤️.
One of the quirks of Metallica’s recent tours is that Hammett and Trujillo have been covering songs from their musical heroes, often choosing tunes that are far removed from their traditional metal sound 🎸. They call these “doodles,” and they’re basically just the two of them messing around on stage, playing songs that nobody expected 🤔. It’s like they’re trying to be the metal version of Jack Johnson or something 🤙♂️.
In a recent interview, Trujillo explained how the idea for the “doodles” came about, and it’s a real thrill-ride 🎢. Apparently, they were on tour in Europe, and they started playing some deep cuts that nobody knew, and the crowd was all like, “Huh?” 🤔. So, they decided to mix things up and play some local tunes, and it’s been a real hit 🎉. They’ve played songs by everyone from David Bowie to Loretta Lynn, and even got a shoutout from the Queen of Country herself 🙌.
Not everyone is a fan of Metallica’s “doodles,” however 🤦♂️. Former Celtic Frost frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer was not impressed with their rendition of “The Usurper,” and told Rolling Stone that they “butchered it” and it was “humiliating” 🤦♂️. Oh snap, burn 🚒! Maybe Metallica should just stick to playing their own songs, like “Enter Sandman” or “Nothing Else Matters” 🎸.
In conclusion, Metallica is still a thing, and people are still listening to them 🎧. They’re touring the world, playing their hits, and even throwing in some fun “doodles” for good measure 🎉. So, if you’re a fan of metal, or just want to see some old guys play some songs, be sure to check them out 🎟️. And who knows, maybe they’ll even play some traditional Greek tunes and get the crowd dancing 🕺! 🎸🔥💥
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
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