Athens experienced a cultural earthquake of a different kind on Saturday night, as an estimated 80,000 fans packed the Olympic Athletic Center (OAKA) for Metallica’s long-awaited return. Greek outlets Ethnos and Ta Nea painted a vivid picture: generations united — parents with children, couples with strangers — in what many described as a “life experience.” Not everyone was satisfied, however. Some fans grumbled about the €150 ticket price for what they felt was a modest-length set, and others noted missed notes. But the overwhelming sentiment was euphoria. “It took 20 years to erase the stigma,” Ethnos wrote, referencing a troubled previous Athens appearance, and declaring the night one “that couldn’t be contained.”
Walter Murrow
May 10, 2026
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