Metallica Preparing for Winter Concert in Abu Dhabi

The heavy rock veterans are set to embark on a massive tour in honor of their eleventh studio album, 72 Seasons, which was released on April 14, 2023. The opening notes of “Shadows Follow” instantly recall the intro to “Holier Than Thou” from the iconic “Black Album,” which made the band an immortal thrash metal icon. However, it would be wrong to consider the new Metallica album a simple compilation of old ideas. It is rather a skillfully crafted retrospective of their career, where each song reflects a certain stage in the band’s history, but with a modern sound and a new level of maturity. The album shows that the band is not afraid to experiment, while remaining true to their roots. They do not seek to reinvent the wheel, but rather improve their craft, creating music that sounds both familiar and fresh. This album will bring pleasure to both long-time fans and those who are just beginning to delve into the band's work. It has everything: aggression, melody, drive and lyrics - everything for which we love Metallica.

Particularly worth noting is the work of producer Greg Fidelman, who has been collaborating with the band for a long time. He managed to create a powerful and rich sound that is perfect for their music. Fidelman did not reinvent the wheel; he simply did his job well, highlighting the strengths of the band. Work on the album began at an unusual time - during the pandemic - when the band members were working remotely. The producer still jokes about the fact that ideas had to be implemented via Zoom. Recorded using Marshall amps modified by master Eddie Van Halen and a rack of battle-tested guitars, including the one that makes Hetfield play fast riffs in a flash.

While the album doesn't contain any revelations or revolutionary ideas, it still leaves a pleasant impression. Metallica doesn't chase trends or strive to live up to expectations; they simply do what they do best - play high-quality, uncompromising metal. 72 Seasons proves that the band is still one of the most important and influential in the world of heavy music. They have no plans to retire; on the contrary, they are full of energy and ready to please fans with new hits. Therefore, we strongly recommend buy Metallica concert tickets right now.