Metallica headlined Saturday’s After-Race Concert at Etihad Park with a powerful set
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers delivered a thunderous heavy-metal set that carried across the outdoor music venue as fans rocked along to their biggest hits. With their unmistakable sound and strong stage presence, Metallica kept the energy high for thousands. The performance added to the momentum of a four-night live music programme that remains a key highlight of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix entertainment experience.
As the stage lit up for their entrance, the band opened with Creeping Death before moving through a set that featured The Memory Remains, and fan favourites One and Nothing Else Matters. They closed with Enter Sandman, sending fans jumping and head-banging as a record crowd gathered after a full day of on-track and off-track action across Yas Marina Circuit.
This performance marks Metallica’s return, having previously played the after-race concert in 2013. The four-night lineup will come to a close on Sunday, December 7, when global superstar Katy Perry delivers the final show to close off the F1 season finale.