Metallica Scores Historic Feat in UK Albums Chart With '72 Seasons'

Metallica Scores Historic Feat in UK Albums Chart With '72 Seasons'
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Metallica's new album, "72 Seasons," helped the metal rock band to secure a new feat on UK Albums Chart.

Metallica formally marked the arrival of its first album in six years by dropping "72 Seasons" on April 14. The album, released on April 14, serves as the band's 12th studio album.

Upon release, "72 Seasons" already dominated several charts, with the UK Albums Chart the most recent one.

Metallica Scores No. 1 on UK Albums Chart With "72 Seasons"

The Official Charts Company confirmed that Metallica's "72 Seasons" ranked No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart a week after it was released.

According to the data shared by the company, the band's studio LP became the fourth album to top the UK chart following "Metallica," "Load," and "Death Magnetic." The latter was released in 2008.

It also garnered the feat for the first time in 15 years.

"Number 1 in the U.K.? Spectacular! We.re grateful. Thank you, U.K. We can't wait to see you!" Metallica exclusively told Official Charts Company.

Metallica is yet to stop making history and breaking new records as the band is gearing up to perform on the "biggest stage ever" since its debut.

Metallica To Celebrate in Upcoming Tours

Starting April 27, Metallica will have the M72 tour and continue the trek for two years. It also pledged to offer "The Dream Setlist" to fans.

Some of the confirmed songs include "Fight Fire With Fire," "Trapped Under Ice," "Disposable Heroes," "Wherever I May Roam," "Lux Aeterna," "Atlas, Rise!" "Creeping Death," "The Unforgiven," and "The Four Horsemen," to name a few.

"Lars will give us three choices for a certain slot and if we don't feel like playing a particular song, we have a say. Especially James, because he has to sing and be comfortable with how the songs are positioned in a two-hour show," Robert Trujillo said of the upcoming shows.

See full Metallica's M72 World Tour 2023-2024 dates and venues below -

2023

April 27 - Amsterdam NL, Johan Cruijff Arena

April 29 - Amsterdam NL, Johan Cruijff Arena

May 17 - Paris FR, Stade de France

May 19 - Paris FR, Stade de France

May 26 - Hamburg DE, Volksparkstadion

May 28 - Hamburg DE, Volksparkstadion

June 8 - Castle Donington, Download Festival

June 10 - Castle Donington, Download FestivalFri 16th - Gothenburg SE, Ullevi Stadium**

June 18 - Gothenburg SE, Ullevi Stadium

July 5 - Warsaw PL, PGE Narodowy

July 7 - Warsaw PL, PGE Narodowy

July 12 - Madrid ES, Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

July 14 - Madrid ES, Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

Aug. 4 - East Rutherford, NJ, MetLife Stadium

Aug. 6 - East Rutherford, NJ, MetLife Stadium

Aug. 11 - Montreal, QC, Stade Olympique

Aug. 13 - Montreal, QC, Stade Olympique

Aug. 18 - Arlington, TX, AT&T Stadium

Aug. 20 - Arlington, TX, AT&T Stadium

Aug. 25 - Inglewood, CA, SoFi Stadium

Aug. 27 - Inglewood, CA, SoFi Stadium

Sep. 1 - Glendale, AZ, State Farm Stadium

Sep. 3 - Glendale, AZ, State Farm Stadium

Nov. 3 - St. Louis, MO, The Dome at America's Center

Nov. 5 - St. Louis, MO, The Dome at America's Center

Nov. 10 - Detroit, MI, Ford Field

Nov. 12 - Detroit, MI, Ford Field

2024

May 24 - Munich DE, Olympiastadion

May 26 - Munich DE, Olympiastadion

June 2024

June 7 - Helsinki FI, Olympic Stadium

June 9 - Helsinki FI, Olympic Stadium

June 14 - Copenhagen DK, Parken Stadium

June 16 - Copenhagen DK, Parken Stadium

July 5 - Warsaw PL, PGE Narodowy

July 7 - Warsaw PL, PGE Narodowy

July 12 - Madrid ES, Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

July 14 - Madrid ES, Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano

Aug. 2 - Foxborough, MA, Gillette Stadium

Aug. 4 - Foxborough, MA, Gillette Stadium

Aug. 9 - Chicago, IL, Soldier Field

Aug. 11 - Chicago, IL, Soldier Field

Aug. 16 - Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium

Aug. 18 - Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium

Aug. 23 - Edmonton, AB, Commonwealth Stadium

Aug. 25 - Edmonton, AB, Commonwealth Stadium

Aug. 30 - Seattle, WA, Lumen Field

Sep. 1 - Seattle, WA, Lumen Field

Sep. 20 - Mexico City MX, Foro Sol

Sep. 22 - Mexico City MX, Foro Sol

Sep. 27 - Mexico City MX, Foro Sol

Sep. 29 - Mexico City MX, Foro Sol

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