Overview
- The M72 World Tour stop in Berlin drew a confirmed crowd of over 94,000 people, with several outlets reporting about 95,000, a figure the Olympiastadion and the band acknowledged after the show.
- The record was enabled by a 360-degree ring stage placed mid-field, which opened up all tribune seats and central standing areas that are normally not used for football-configured shows.
- Fans heard a two-hour set spanning Metallica’s career, including the local-tribute cover of Rammstein’s “Sonne,” a stirring rendition of “Nothing Else Matters,” and a fireworks finale.
- Large crowds caused operational problems: multiple attendees reported tickets that could not be scanned and suspected fakes that required clearing-point checks, and public transport and station exits were reported overwhelmed during dispersal.
- Metallica paired the concert with charitable activities organized by their All Within My Hands foundation, including blood-donation incentives and volunteer shifts with the Berliner Tafel, and the tour continues toward its remaining dates.