Metallica's London takeover: Night one at the Olympic Stadium with Knocked Loose and Gojira
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Metallica took over London for a weekend, headlining the former Olympic Stadium twice to 160,000 fans. Night one featured incredible support acts Knocked Loose and Gojira, and a 360-degree stage production. The band also screened concert films across town, ran a pop-up shop, and donated to local disadvantaged students. James Hetfield delivered a joyful performance, reaffirming Metallica's status as heavy metal's measuring stick.
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· 3 pulledWhen the kings of metal knuckle down, they deserve their crowns
Metallica are such an institution that, for one whole weekend, they're bending London to their will
heavy metal's measuring stick put on a 360-degree extravaganza featuring a joyful James Hetfield
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