Gojira

Released more than two decades ago, "From Mars To Sirius" became a defining album that launched French progressive metallers GOJIRA to worldwide recognition. After celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, this metal masterpiece remains as powerful as ever, blending themes of environmental awareness...

The French metal titans celebrated 20 years of From Mars To Sirius by playing a number of fan-favourite tracks

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Annie Atlasman captured images of the historical Metallica show in Athens, Greece on behalf of Metal Injection.

Metallica launched their first concert of 2026 in Greece over the weekend, treating fans at Athens’ Olympic Stadium to a master-class in thrash. The Saturday (May 9th) performance was preceded by monster opening sets from Gojira and Knocked Loose, and then ‘Tallica took over with a 16-song set stretchin’ as far back as Kill ‘Em All’s “Seek Destroy” and running up to 72 Seasons’ “Lux Aeterna.” Notably, the Athens show was a one-night only affair, rather than played as part of their “No Repeat Weekend” concert staging format. All the same, Metallica brought out the big guns throughout, from “Creeping Death” and “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” to “Master of Puppets” and “One,” to “Sad but True” and the night-closing “Enter Sandman.” Mid-show, bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett went off-script with one of their “doodles”, working themselves through a playful version of Zorba the Greek’s “Zorba s Dance” before attempting Grecian rock outfit Trypes “Den Choras Pouthena.” You’ll find fan-shot footage from the night up above and down below, where you’ll likewise find the setlist details in full (per setlist.fm). Metallica’s European tour continues Wednesday (May 13th) at Bucharest, Romania’s Arena Națională, which will also be with Gojira and Knocked Loose. Their spring run of “M72 World Tour” dates also include shows with Pantera and Avatar. Later in the year, Metallica start staging shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, which continue into 2027. You’ll find all show details here. Metallica setlist 5/9/26:Creeping DeathFor Whom the Bell TollsMoth Into FlameKing NothingLux ÆternaThe UnforgivenFuelKirk and Rob Doodle ( Zorba s Dance and Trypes Den Choras Pouthena )Fade to BlackWherever I May RoamNothing Else MattersSad but TrueOneSeek DestroyMaster of PuppetsEnter Sandman

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