Back On The Prowl: Metallica Is Hitting The Road

They brought us fuel, they brought us fire, and now Metallica has truly brought their fans what they desired, another world tour. The Death Magnetic world tour kicked off March 28 in London, England and Metallica will be touring until the middle of December. All things considered, this tour is similar to previous Metallica tours, but nonetheless impressive for the legendary grouping of James, Lars, Kirk, Robert. Although there have been a few member changes in the past, they still manage to bring the rock every show. Be ready when tickets go on sale, they won't be available for long -- expect the clan of Metallica fans to snatch them up quickly.

For more ticket information check out Live Nation, press release after the jump:

MULTI-PLATINUM HARD-ROCK BAND HIT THE ROAD IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM,

DEATH MAGNETIC

Metallica is touring in support of their tenth studio album, Death Magnetic, which was released globally in the fall. News about the album and tour has been flowing out of Metallica’s camp via the band’s official website and a new site, missionmetallica.com, which offers users a unique, ground-breaking look-in on the making of the album with producer Rick Rubin via a treasure trove of exclusive content.

Death Magnetic is Metallica’s first studio album since 2003’s multi-platinum St. Anger, which hit No. 1 in 30 countries and has sold nearly six million copies worldwide. "The album's lead single, "The Day That Never Comes", is an instant hit at Canadian Radio, rising to the Top 10 in one week."  Formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, Metallica has become one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold 100 million albums worldwide and playing to millions of fans the world over. They have garnered numerous awards and accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, and multiple MTV Video Music Awards. In addition, their 1991 album, Metallica, which has sold 15 million copies in the United States, has been awarded the prestigious "Diamond Award" from the Recording Industry Association of America, given to those albums with U.S. sales of 10 million or more.

Don’t miss Metallica with special guests at a city near you.

Tour Dates:

03/28/2009      London, GBR      O2 Arena     
03/30/2009     Rotterdam, NLD     Ahoy    
04/01/2009     Paris, FRA     Palais Omnisport de Bercy    
04/02/2009     Paris, FRA     Palais Omnisport de Bercy    
05/04/2009     Stockholm, SWE     Globen    
05/06/2009     Munich, DEU     Olympiahalle    
05/07/2009     Leipzig, DEU     Leipzig Arena    
05/09/2009     Stuttgart, DEU     Schleyerhalle    
05/11/2009     Frankfurt, DEU     Festhalle    
05/12/2009     Hamburg, DEU     Color Line Arena    
05/14/2009     Vienna, AUT     Stadthalle    
05/16/2009     Oberhausen, DEU     KoPi-Arena    
05/17/2009     Cologne, DEU     Lanxess Arena    
06/06/2009     Mexico City, MEX     Foro Sol    
06/14/2009     Helsinki, FIN     Hartwall Arena    
06/15/2009     Helsinki, FIN     Hartwall Arena    
06/17/2009     Oslo, NOR     Spektrum    
06/19/2009     Nickelsdorf, AUT     Novarock Festival    
06/20/2009     Nijmegen, NLD     Goffert Park - Sonisphere    
06/22/2009     Milan, ITA     Datch Forum    
06/24/2009     Rome, ITA     Palalottomatica    
07/04/2009     Hockenheim, DEU     HockenheimRing - Sonisphere    
07/05/2009     Werchter, BEL     Rock Werchter    
07/07/2009     Nimes, FRA     Festival de Nimes    
07/09/2009     Lisbon, PRT     Optimus Alive!09    
07/11/2009     Barcelona, ESP     The Forum - Sonisphere    
07/13/2009     Madrid, ESP     Palacio de Deportes    
07/14/2009     Madrid, ESP     Palacio de Deportes    
07/16/2009     Zurich, CHE     Hallenstadion    
07/18/2009     Hultsfred, SWE     Folkets Park - Sonisphere    
07/20/2009     Copenhagen, DNK     Copenhagen Forum    
07/22/2009     Copenhagen, DNK     Copenhagen Forum    
07/23/2009     Copenhagen, DNK     Copenhagen Forum    
07/25/2009     Pori, FIN     Kirjurinluoto - Sonisphere    
07/27/2009     Copenhagen, DNK     Copenhagen Forum    
07/28/2009     Copenhagen, DNK     Copenhagen Forum    
07/30/2009     Oslo, NOR     Spektrum    
08/01/2009     Dublin, IRL     Marlay Park    
08/02/2009     Stevenage, GBR     Knebworth House - Sonisphere    
09/14/2009     Nashville, TN     Sommet Center    
09/15/2009     Cincinnati, OH     US Bank Arena    
09/17/2009     Indianapolis, IN     Conseco Fieldhouse    
09/19/2009     Montreal, QC     Bell Centre    
09/28/2009     San Antonio, TX     AT&T Center    
09/29/2009     Dallas, TX     American Airlines Center    
10/01/2009     Ft. Lauderdale, FL     Bank Atlantic Center    
10/03/2009     Tampa, FL     St. Pete Times Forum    
10/04/2009     Atlanta, GA     Philips Arena    
10/12/2009     Winnipeg, MB     MTS Centre    
10/13/2009     Minneapolis, MN     Target Center    
10/15/2009     Cleveland, OH     Quicken Loans Arena    
10/17/2009     Charlottesville, VA     JPJ Arena    
10/18/2009     Charlotte, NC     Time Warner Cable Arena    
10/26/2009     Toronto, ON     Air Canada Centre    
10/29/2009     Ottawa, ON     Scotiabank Place    
10/31/2009     Quebec City, QC     Colisee Pepsi    
11/09/2009     Grand Rapids, MI     Van Andel Arena    
11/10/2009     Buffalo, NY     HSBC Arena    
11/12/2009     Albany, NY     Times Union Center    
11/14/2009     New York, NY     Madison Square Garden    
12/05/2009     Las Vegas , NV     Mandalay Bay    
12/07/2009     Boise, ID     Idaho Center    
12/08/2009     Sacramento, CA     ARCO Arena    
12/10/2009     Anaheim, CA     Honda Center    
12/12/2009     San Jose, CA     HP Pavilion