Description
Metallica performed their iconic power ballad "Nothing Else Matters" live at the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) in Athens, Greece, on May 9, 2026. This highly anticipated performance marked the band's return to Greece after a 16-year absence and served as the massive opening night for the European stadium leg of their M72 World Tour.
Highlights of the Event
Attendance Record: The concert shattered historical records, pulling in over 90,000 fans and setting a new all-time concert attendance record for the Athens Olympic Stadium.
Seismic Energy: The energy from the massive crowd was so intense that the jumping reportedly triggered minor seismic movements detected by Greece's Institute of Geodynamics.
The Stage: The band brought their famous 360° "In-the-Round" stage format to Greece for the very first time, completely transforming the stadium experience.
The Setlist
They delivered a heavy 16-song setlist, ranging from classics to more recent tracks:
1. Creeping Death
2. For Whom the Bell Tolls
3. Moth Into Flame
4. King Nothing
5. Lux Æterna
6. The Unforgiven
7. Fuel
8. Fade to Black
9. Wherever I May Roam
10. Nothing Else Matters
11. Sad But True
12. One
13. Seek & Destroy
14. Master of Puppets
15. Enter Sandman
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If you missed the show or want to relive the experience, check the Live Metallica Store to pre-order the official live audio CD or digital download of the concert.