Rock legends Metallica to rock 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Dubai: Get ready to crank it up to eleven! Global rock legends Metallica are crashing Yas Island on December 6, headlining the After-Race Concerts at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — and yes, it’s going to be loud.

Following the glossy glam of Katy Perry and the smooth vocals of Benson Boone, Metallica is the third and fiercest act confirmed. And let’s be real — nothing says “Grand Prix weekend” like shredding guitars and thunderous drums under the Abu Dhabi night sky.

“Metallica deliver life-changing shows,” said David Powell of Ethara. “They’re the ultimate addition to this year’s lineup. Saturday is going to be a headbanger’s dream — F1 fans, brace yourselves.”

With 125 million albums sold, nine Grammys, and enough headbanging anthems to shake Etihad Park to its core, Metallica’s no stranger to melting faces. Formed in 1981, these rock legends — James, Lars, Kirk, and Rob — are bringing their A-game and then some. Expect classics like Master of Puppets and Enter Sandman, alongside tracks from their Grammy-winning latest album, 72 Seasons.

And these guys aren’t just about the music — their All Within My Hands Foundation has raised over $20 million for everything from hunger relief to education. Rock and roll and heart? We love a band with layers.

Concert access? Only for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Want to be really close to the action? Golden Circle upgrades are your VIP pass to the madness. Get them now before they vanish faster than a Formula 1 pit stop at www.abudhabigp.com.