Metallica is the third act confirmed in a thrilling line-up for the After-Race Concerts
One of the most iconic rock bands of all time is joining the the After-Race Concerts at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday, 6 December.
Hard rockers Metallica now joins a stellar lineup of international artists including Benson Boone on Thursday, 4 December and Katy Perry on Sunday, 7 December.
Famed for their powerful performances, Metallica will bring their world-renowned catalogue of hits to Etihad Park as part of Yasalam presented by e&, a four-day entertainment programme exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will bring their earth-shaking sound to Yas Island, giving fans an exhilarating concert experience and the ultimate soundtrack for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend.
Formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich and including guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo, Metallica has become one of the most influential and successful rock bands in history.
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They have sold nearly 125 million albums worldwide and generating more than 17 billion streams while playing to millions of fans on all seven continents; more than 1.3 million of whom belong to the band’s fiercely loyal and consistently growing Fifth Member fan club.
Metallica’s catalog of multi-platinum studio albums includes Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets…And Justice for All, Metallica (commonly referred to as The Black Album), Load, Reload, St. Anger, Death Magnetic, Hardwired…to Self-Destruct.
Metallica’s awards and accolades include nine Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, multiple MTV Video Music Awards, a 2009 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Sweden’s Polar Music Prize.
In 2017, Metallica established the All Within My Hands Foundation to give back to communities that have supported the band.
To date, All Within My Hands’ collective efforts have raised more than $20 Million since inception, including $11.4 million in grants to workforce education, $7.4 million to fight hunger globally, and $4.7 million donated to critical local services around the world.
Metallica’s announcement comes shortly after confirmation that Benson Boone will kick off the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix action on Thursday, 4 December and Katy Perry will close out a thrilling weekend as the Sunday night headliner.
Access to the After-Race Concerts is exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders, with an option to upgrade to Golden Circle to guarantee access to the concerts and get closest to the stage.
With demand high, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders are encouraged to get their Golden Circle upgrades now through abudhabigp.com.
Saturday, 6 December, Etihad Park, Yas Island. For further information, visit abudhabigp.com
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