Metallica to Headline Yasalam After-Race Concert on December 6th

Metallica will perform live at Etihad Park on Saturday, December 6th, as part of the Yasalam After-Race Concert series during the 2024 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The announcement follows the recent confirmation of US pop singer Benson Boone and global pop icon Katy Perry, who will take the stage on December 4th and the 7th respectively.

Formed in 1981, Metallica is widely regarded as one of the most influential bands in rock history. Known for their high-energy performances and landmark albums such as ‘Master of Puppets’ and ‘The Black Album’, the band—comprised of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo—continues to perform globally, drawing crowds across generations.

Their set in Abu Dhabi is expected to feature fan favourites including ‘Enter Sandman’, ‘One’, and ‘Nothing Else Matters’. This marks a rare Middle East appearance for the band, whose decades-spanning career has earned them multiple Grammy Awards and over 125 million albums sold worldwide.

Admission to the concert is included with Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets, available through the official Yas Marina Circuit website.