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Metallica to open for Rolling Stones in San Francisco

Published August 3, 2005 09:27 AM

By Jon Zahlaway / LiveDaily Senior Writer

Bay Area metal kings Metallica [ tickets ] haven't served as show-openers for years, but they'll return to that role in November when The Rolling Stones [ tickets ]' world tour touches down in San Francisco.

The Stones have tapped the group to open shows at San Francisco's SBC Park on Nov. 13 and 15. An additional opening act will also be named, according to a press release.

"Over the course of our career we've been fortunate enough to share the stage with a select few of the bands we grew up on, admired and respected including AC/DC, Deep Purple, Guns N' Roses and Iron Maiden," Metallica [ tickets ] drummer Lars Ulrich said in a statement. "The only band that we have never played with but have always wanted to is The Rolling Stones [ tickets ].

"Having the opportunity to play with them this November in our hometown of San Francisco is both an honor and a privilege. And it's bound to be a lot of f---in' fun, especially since we haven't special-guested since 1992! These shows will enable us to recharge our batteries, both creatively and physically, as we prepare for the next phase of Metallica."

Tickets for the Nov. 13 show are sold out, but there are still some available for the Nov. 15 engagement. Members of Metallica's official fanclub have a chance to score member-only tickets for the gig. More information is available at the band's website.

Metallica--Ulrich, James Hetfield (vocals, guitar), Kirk Hammett (guitar) and Rob Trujillo (bass)--has been on a break since the late-2004 conclusion of its world tour behind 2003's "St. Anger."

The Rolling Stones kick off their world tour Aug. 21 at Boston's Fenway Park, and will issue a new album titled "A Bigger Bang" Sept. 8. On Tuesday (8/2), the group released exclusively via Apple's iTunes Music Store three cuts from the new set: "Rough Justice," "Streets of Love" and "Back of My Hand." More information is posted at the Stones' website.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

The Rolling Stones tour

August 2005
21, 23 - Boston, MA - Fenway Park (w/ Black Eyed Peas)
26 - Hartford, CT - Rentschler Field (w/ Maroon 5)
28 - Ottawa, Ontario - Lansdowne Park (w/ Our Lady Peace, Les Trois Accords)
31 - Detroit, MI - Comerica Park (w/ Maroon 5)

September 2005
3 - Moncton, New Brunswick - Magnetic Hill (w/ Maroon 5, Tragically Hip, Our Lady Peace, Les Trois Accords)
6 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
8 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
10 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field
13 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
15 - East Rutherford, NJ - Giants Stadium
17 - Albany, NY - Pepsi Arena (on sale 8/6)
24 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena (w/ Beck)
26 - Toronto, Ontario - Rogers Centre (w/ Beck)
28 - Pittsburgh, PA - PNC Park (w/ Pearl Jam)

October 2005
1 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Stadium (w/ Beck)
3 - Washington, DC - MCI Center (w/ John Mayer Trio)
6 - Charlottesville, VA - Scott Stadium, University of Virginia (w/ Trey Anastasio)
8 - Durham, NC - Wallace Wade Stadium
10, 12 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center (w/ John Mayer Trio)
15 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena (w/ Wilco)
17 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena (w/ Joss Stone)
19 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum (w/ Joss Stone)
21 - Charlotte, NC - New Charlotte Arena (w/ Joss Stone)
28 - Calgary, AB - Pengrowth Saddledome
30 - Seattle, WA - KeyArena

November 2005
1 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena
4 - Anaheim, CA - Angel Stadium of Anaheim
6 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
8 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
11 - San Diego, CA - PETCO Park
13, 15 - San Francisco, CA - SBC Park (w/ Metallica)
18 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena (on-sales to be announced)
20 - Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center
22 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center
24 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
27 - Glendale, AZ - Glendale Arena
29 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

December 2005
1 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center

January 2006
10 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
23 - Chicago, IL - United Center