Metallica’s M72 Tour Breaks SoFi Stadium’s Single-Show Record

Metallica just sent Taylor Swift’s attendance record at SoFi Stadium spinning. In a double dose of pure metal, Metallica managed to pull off a weekend showdown that drew fans from every corner, making sure to leave their mark.

The M72 World Tour brought more than just music to Los Angeles; it shattered records, showing once again that metal can hold its ground in the arena of pop giants. Swift’s record? It fell hard, as Metallica packed in approximately 78,000 fans each night—well over the 70,240 seats in SoFi thanks to standing room additions and their infamous “Snake Pit” stage setup.

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Their S&M album had them playing with the San Francisco Symphony—a classic “let’s make metal fancy” move. Surprisingly, it worked. But not every metal band needs violins, folks.

For the record, Swift did sell out her own six-show marathon, totaling around 420,000 attendees, but let’s just say Metallica took the single-show crown without a second thought. The official SoFi Stadium Twitter page couldn’t miss a chance to thank Metallica and their fans for “two incredible sold-out nights.”

With Hollywood practically at their doorstep, the show pulled in a lineup of celebrities as varied as the band’s influences. Faces like John Travolta, Jason Momoa, and Adria Arjona were spotted among the crowd, mingling with rock royalty like Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, Tom Morello, Jerry Cantrell, and Anthrax’s Scott Ian (who brought the family along).

And for those needing a closer look at the night’s VIPs, Charlie Benante’s Instagram is basically a red carpet of rock legends and Hollywood regulars.

As the M72 Tour blazes on, the next stop will be Glendale, Arizona, where more fans—and maybe a few record books—are about to get rocked.