Metallica honors Greece and its artists during their show in Athens
Author Benedetta Baldin - 11.5.2026
At the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) in Athens on Saturday night, May 9, Metallica began the 2026 leg of the “M72” global tour, as per Blabbermouth. Gojira and Knocked Loose provided support during the performance. The famous piece “Zorba’s Dance” by renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis was performed by bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett of Metallica during the performance. Additionally, they performed the Greek song “You Don’t Fit Anywhere” (“Den Horas Pouthena“) by the renowned Greek rock group Tripes. “Zorba’s Dance,” which is still one of the most well-known Greek songs in the world and is closely connected to Theodorakis’s legacy, is internationally linked to the 1964 film “Zorba The Greek.”
Upcoming shows:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Bucharest, Romania – Arena Națională
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Chorzów, Poland – Stadion Śląski
Friday, May 22, 2026 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
Sunday, May 24, 2026 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – Zürich, Switzerland – Stadion Letzigrund
Saturday, May 30, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion
