You can now go behind-the-scenes of METALLICA’s Production For ‘M72’ World Tour
The Defcon Clark YouTube channel has recently shared a video featuring a pre-show production tour led by a METALLICA crew member during the band’s November 5 concert at Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri. You can watch the video below.
This exclusive production tour was part of the “Nothing Else Matters” Snake Pit Experience offered to METALLICA fans as part of the band’s “M72” world tour. The Snake Pit Experience, priced between $3,222 and $4,398, not only provided access to the production tour but also included tickets to both shows in the same city.
In support of their latest album, “72 Seasons,” METALLICA has been treating fans to two-night, no-repeat shows in each city, first in Europe and now in North America, as part of the “M72” tour. The concerts feature METALLICA performing on a massive ring-shaped stage, with the Snake Pit in the center and four strategically placed drum sets, allowing drummer Lars Ulrich to engage with the audience at various points in the show.
Billboard reports that METALLICA‘s production involves a massive logistical operation, requiring 87 trucks — 45 for the band and setup, and two groups of 21 each for the steel stage and towers. The crew consists of 130 people, along with 40 steelworkers, local hires, and truck drivers.
According to METALLICA‘s manager, Cliff Burnstein, an impressive 80% to 90% of fans attending each concert are present for both shows.
The “M72” tour, which kicked off in late April in Amsterdam, features a lineup of opening acts including FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ICE NINE KILLS, MAMMOTH WVH, PANTERA, ARCHITECTS, GRETA VAN FLEET, and VOLBEAT.
A portion of the proceeds from the shows contributes to METALLICA‘s All Within My Hands foundation, dedicated to assisting and enriching the lives of community members, combating food insecurity, providing disaster relief, and offering scholarships.
For those seeking an even more exclusive experience, the “Lux Aeterna Private Platform Experience” is available for $7,272. This package includes a private viewing platform for up to eight people, a cooler of beverages, access to the pre-show party in the Black Box lounge, a merchandise item for each group member, and the option to pre-order additional merch, delivered directly to the platform. The platform is strategically located near the stage at the base of a production tower, allowing easy access to and from the general admission section of the venue.