The metal giants will be hitting Australian stadiums in October.

Just when you thought Download Festival was the biggest news in all things heavy metal, the true lords of shred hit back with some huge news. That’s right, for the first time since 2013, Metallica will be melting faces Down Under with a massive run of stadium shows just announced for this October, as part of their ‘Worldwired’ tour. And how about this for a black, studded cherry on top; they’ll be bringing Slipknot out as support.

Check out the dates below, and head here for more ticket information:

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Legacy Member Fan Club Presale:
1pm Tuesday, March 12 until 1pm Friday, March 15

Fifth Member Standard Fan Club Presale:
2pm Tuesday, March 12 until 1pm Friday, March 15

American Express Card Members Presale:
All shows ex Sydney: 2pm Wednesday, March 13 until 2pm Friday, March 15
Sydney: 3pm Wednesday, March 13 until 3pm Friday, March 15

Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday, March 18 at 3pm in Sydney and 2pm (local time) in all other cities.

Thursday, 17th October
Optus Stadium, Perth

Sunday, 20th October
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Tuesday, 22nd October
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Saturday, 26th October
ANZ Stadium, Sydney

Tuesday, 29th October
QSAC, Brisbane