The iconic American singer-songwriter brings his timeless singles and retro sound to the Greek stage for a singular special appearance at Release Festival Athens

The nu-metal pioneers will headline a high-energy festival bill alongside Swedish post-punk favorites Viagra Boys and genre-blending artist Ecca Vandal

Given the unprecedented demand for this show — part of Metallica’s ongoing global tour — fans are urged to act fast if they hope to score a ticket to one of the most anticipated concerts of 2026 in Greece

Despite the cancellation, the show on July 16 will go ahead with British rock bands Supergrass and The Damned, who will take the stage as planned.