Metallica announced last Wednesday, the 25th, the global premiere of their new album 72 Seasons in cinemas. The screenings will take place on April 13th, one day before the album's official release. The trailer can be seen at the end of this article.
Tickets will be available starting March 2nd on Metallica's official website . The venues hosting the event have not yet been announced, but those interested can subscribe to the newsletter to receive future updates and information, such as which venues are closest to the event.
In this experience, fans will not only be able to watch music videos for each track, but will also have access to exclusive commentary from the band. The surround will also provide a more realistic level of immersion.
“This is a monumental opportunity for Metallica fans, we will be the first to hear the new album. We are thrilled to be part of this historic global moment – connecting Metallica with their loved ones once again,” said Trafalgar Releasing Vice Kymberli Frueh (via NME ).
This is not the first time Metallica has partnered with the film distributor. In 2019, the group recorded performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and released the film S&M² .
The 11th album 72 Seasons , whose name was explained by James Hetfield , will be released on April 14th. The successor to Hardwired… to Self-Destruct (2016) features the singles “ Lux Æterna ” and “ Screaming Suicide ”. Furthermore, the band already has dates scheduled for their North American and European tour, where each city will host two shows with completely different sets and opening acts.
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