SALT LAKE CITY — Heavy metal superstars Metallica are making their highly anticipated return to the Wasatch Front. The group has announced an upcoming concert at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, scheduled for June 19. This event will mark a significant moment for music enthusiasts across the region, as it will be the band's first performance in the area in nearly a decade. For residents throughout Ogden, Weber County, and other parts of Northern Utah, this concert represents a rare opportunity to see the iconic group live. The presence of such a world-renowned act at a major venue like Rice-Eccles Stadium is expected to draw a considerable crowd, impacting local traffic and potentially local businesses on the day of the show.
The Salt Lake City performance is a key engagement within Metallica's current M72 World Tour. Adding to its significance, the June 19 concert at Rice-Eccles Stadium is designated as the band's final stop on the entire tour, which originally kicked off in 2023. This designation as the concluding performance of a global tour could attract fans not only from the immediate Wasatch Front but also from further afield. Complementing Metallica's headline act, special guests Limp Bizkit and Avatar are also confirmed to perform. Their inclusion ensures that attendees will experience a diverse lineup of heavy metal and rock music throughout the evening.
The last time fans had an opportunity to see the legendary group perform live in Utah was several years ago. Metallica's most recent local stage appearance occurred in 2018, at the venue now known as the Delta Center. The upcoming June 19 concert thus ends a considerable wait for many residents who have expressed interest in seeing the band return. This lengthy gap since their last local show in 2018 highlights the importance of this newly scheduled event at Rice-Eccles Stadium for dedicated followers of the band and general concertgoers alike.
Planning for the event includes specific details for ticket acquisition. Tickets for next year's highly anticipated show are scheduled to go on sale to the public on Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m. Those intending to attend the concert featuring Metallica, Limp Bizkit, and Avatar at Rice-Eccles Stadium are advised to note this precise date and time. Securing tickets promptly on the designated sale day will be crucial for fans eager to experience this significant musical return to the Wasatch Front.
