Metallica's 1984 Concert History

Metallica is one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history, often acknowledged as one of the "Big Four of Thrash" alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Formed in 1981, Metallica experienced quick success, opening for Saxon at the Whiskey a Go Go on March 27, 1982. Between 1983 and 1984, they launched their first national tour in the US in support of their debut album "Kill "Em All" with the "Bang That Head That Doesn't Bang" European tour following several months later. In 1985, the band commenced on its first international tour in support of its sophomore album "Ride the Lighting." Over the next several decades, Metallica embarked on dozens of other tours across the world, with the "M72 Tour", the band's 39th, taking place between 2023 and 2025 in support of the band's 11th studio album "72 Seasons."

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Metallica had 58 concerts in 1984

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 20, 1984
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 16, 1984
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Ride the Lightning

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Kulttuuritalo (Helsinki Hall of Culture) Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Dec 15, 1984
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Ride the Lightning

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Tuiskula Nivala, Finland
Dec 14, 1984
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Ride the Lightning

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Tarvashovi Tarvasjoki, Finland
Dec 12, 1984
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Göta Lejon Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Dec 11, 1984
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Saga Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
Dec 09, 1984
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Markthalle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Dec 08, 1984
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Halle Gartlage Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany
Dec 07, 1984
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Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Dec 05, 1984
Metallica / Tank

Ride The Lightning Tour

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Stadthalle Mülheim Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Dec 04, 1984
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Ausstellungshalle Sindelfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Dec 03, 1984
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Kulturhaus Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Dec 02, 1984
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Ride the Lightning

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Hemmerleinhalle Neunkirchen am Brand, Germany
Dec 01, 1984
Metallica / Tank

Bang the Head That Doesn't Bang

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Eltzer Hof Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Nov 30, 1984
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Volkshaus Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Nov 27, 1984
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Teatro Tenda Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Nov 25, 1984
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Théâtre de Verdure Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Nov 24, 1984
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Ride the Lightning

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Grand Odéon Montpellier, Occitania, France
Nov 23, 1984
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Grand Parc Bordeaux, France
Nov 22, 1984
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Ride the Lightning

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Le Riff Toulouse, Occitanie, France

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Heavy Sound Festival 84
Jun 10, 1984
 Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium
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Photos from 1984 View All 1984 Photos

Metallica / Tank on Dec 1, 1984 [307-small]

Metallica / Tank
Dec 1, 1984
 Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Metallica / Tank on Dec 1, 1984 [308-small]

Metallica / Tank
Dec 1, 1984
 Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Heavy Sound Festival 84 on Jun 10, 1984 [420-small]

Heavy Sound Festival 84
Jun 10, 1984
 Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium
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Metallica / Venom / Tokyo Blade / Savage / Horizon on Feb 11, 1984 [601-small]

Metallica / Venom / Tokyo Blade / Savage / Horizon
Feb 11, 1984
 Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
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Metallica / Venom / Tokyo Blade / Savage / Horizon on Feb 11, 1984 [602-small]

Metallica / Venom / Tokyo Blade / Savage / Horizon
Feb 11, 1984
 Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
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Metallica / Tank on Dec 5, 1984 [141-small]

Metallica / Tank
Dec 5, 1984
 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Metallica / Tank on Dec 5, 1984 [143-small]

Metallica / Tank
Dec 5, 1984
 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Credit: Jörg Reuter - "ticket designed by myself, based on the original data"

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Metallica on Dec 2, 1984 [585-small]

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Dec 2, 1984
 Neunkirchen am Brand, Germany
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Genres:

Rock
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Metal
Hard Rock
Heavy Metal
Thrash Metal
Alternative Metal
Progressive Metal
Speed Metal
Old School Thrash
Political
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Latest Setlist (07/05/2026):

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  1. It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)
  2. The Ecstasy of Gold
  3. Whiplash
  4. For Whom the Bell Tolls
  5. Ride the Lightning
  6. The Memory Remains
  7. 72 Seasons
  8. Screaming Suicide
  9. Kirk and Rob Doodle
  10. The Day That Never Comes
  11. Wherever I May Roam
  12. The Call of Ktulu
  13. The Unforgiven
  14. Whiskey in the Jar
  15. Blackened
  16. Moth Into Flame
  17. One
  18. Enter Sandman

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 13 concerts
2026 34 concerts
2025 36 concerts
2024 37 concerts
2023 37 concerts
2022 39 concerts
2021 26 concerts
2020 26 concerts
2019 66 concerts
2018 66 concerts
2017 73 concerts
2016 27 concerts
2015 29 concerts
2014 41 concerts
2013 35 concerts
2012 46 concerts
2011 25 concerts
2010 69 concerts
2009 113 concerts
2008 68 concerts
2007 18 concerts
2006 22 concerts
2005 3 concerts
2004 124 concerts
2003 81 concerts
2002 3 concerts
2001 3 concerts
2000 33 concerts
1999 58 concerts
1998 76 concerts
1997 102 concerts
1996 93 concerts
1995 8 concerts
1994 58 concerts
1993 81 concerts
1992 176 concerts
1991 66 concerts
1990 15 concerts
1989 161 concerts
1988 102 concerts
1987 31 concerts
1986 142 concerts
1985 62 concerts
1984 58 concerts
1983 60 concerts
1982 31 concerts
1981 1 concert
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