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Metallica’s singer-guitarist James Hetfield and Drummer Lars Ulrich thrashed the hits as Metallica shattered attendance records Saturday, April 19, 2025 at JMA Wireless Dome that yes, they are all still savage. Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies started off the concert pumping blood into the metal heads in attendance. N.
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com Geoff Herbert | [email protected] Metallica just broke a 43-year-old record at the former Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y.
The metal band performed Saturday night at the JMA Wireless Dome on the Syracuse University campus, blasting the crowd with hits like “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “Nothing Else Matters” and “Master of Puppets.” According to an SU official, Metallica broke the previous Dome concert attendance record of 47,319 set by The Who in 1982. Final numbers for Saturday night’s near-sellout show were not immediately available, but the official confirmed it was a new record.
Metallica was able to pack the Dome thanks to the band’s circular setup on the football field’s 50-yard line, allowing fans to pack the seats around the entire stadium, plus thousands more standing on the floor around the stage and inside the “snake pit.” The setup was also physically huge, with nearly 80 trucks required for the video, sound, lighting and more. It was Metallica’s first time performing in the Dome and the band’s first Syracuse concert since playing Lollapalooza at the New York State Fair in 1996.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, featuring singer-guitarist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett, is one of the best-selling music acts of all time with more than 125 million albums sold worldwide. The high-energy show also featured performances by opening acts Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies. A full review of the concert will be posted Sunday morning on syracuse.
com. For now, see the setlist and photos from the show. Metallica setlist: Saturday, April 19, 2025 At JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, N.
Y. Creeping Death For Whom the Bell Tolls Hit the Lights King Nothing Lux Æterna Screaming Suicide Kirk & Rob Jam The Day That Never Comes Fuel Orion Nothing Else Matters Sad But True One Seek & Destroy Master of Puppets Enter Sandman Metallica shattered attendance records Saturday, April 19, 2025 at JMA Wireless Dome that yes, they are all still savage. Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies started off the concert pumping blood into the metalheads in attendance.
N. Scott Trimble | strimble@ Syracuse.com N.
Scott Trimble | [email protected] * * * * * Pantera setlist: Saturday, April 19, 2025 At JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, N.Y.
A New Level Mouth for War Strength Beyond Strength Becoming I’m Broken 5 Minutes Alone This Love F---ing Hostile Walk Domination / Hollow Pantera warms up the crowd before Metallica shattered attendance records Saturday, April 19, 2025 at JMA Wireless Dome. N. Scott Trimble | strimble@ Syracuse.
com N. Scott Trimble | [email protected] * * * * * Suicidal Tendencies setlist: Saturday, April 19, 2025 At JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, N.
Y. You Can’t Bring Me Down Join the Army Freedumb Send Me Your Money Subliminal Adrenaline Addict (with Nisha STar) Pledge Your Allegiance Suicidal Tendencies performs Saturday, April 19, 2025 at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y.
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Scott Trimble | [email protected] * * * * * If we’re missing any songs from the setlist, please email [email protected].
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