Metallica Sets A New Attendance Record In England

posted Feb 27, 2009 at 11:27 AM by Diamond Oz. (26 Comments)

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Metallica has apparantly set the record for the largest ever attendance at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England. Approximately 10,337 fans packed the arena to see the band perform. The previous record was held by indie band Kings Of Leon.

"We are always striving to provide increased capacities for promoters and this record breaking attendance highlights our success in being able to attract the highest calibre of artists to our venue," said chief executive Geoff Huckstep.

"Metallica put on a spectacular gig last night – performed 'in the round' thus guaranteeing a great view for the fans - it was also the fastest selling gig here shifting an amazing 9,500 tickets in just one hour when it went on sale - another record breaking milestone for the venue."

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26 Comments on "Metallica Sets A New Attendance Record In England"

1. confused writes:

I'd like to be an idiot and ask, what does 'in the round' mean?

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 12:21 PM ET | IP Logged

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2. IWrestledABearOnce writes:

You should have made your name 'dumbass'.

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 12:27 PM ET | IP Logged

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3. Jenny writes:

Well the fans make it happen; congradulations Metallica; that's awesome.

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 12:44 PM ET | IP Logged

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4. Detmetal20 writes:

Dumbass...i mean confused, i dont exactly have a ph d. but if i would guess with the words "in the round" it would probably mean something like a stage in the center of the venue...but i could be wrong cause like i said, im not a ph d. or anything like that.

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 1:25 PM ET | IP Logged

5. Dr. Obvious writes:

Well I do have a PHD, and I can confirm that you are correct in that "in the round" means there is a stage in the very center of the arena, and the seating is all a"round" the stage. I'm glad to be able to contribute my expertise in this matter. Gotta go, I've got a crash course in brain surgery in 5 minutes.....

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 3:24 PM ET | IP Logged

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6. Detmetal20 writes:

Thank you for your help Dr. Obvious...are you really a doctor or did you just stay the night in a holiday inn express.

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 4:20 PM ET | IP Logged

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7. Blackheart*915 writes:

well what did you expect! metallica rocks! hopefully i get to see them and join other fans who share the same pride in the concert and hae a great time Congratulations Metallica .

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 5:10 PM ET | IP Logged

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8. Blindgreed1 writes:

Oz: I take it this is a small venue? 10,000 really isn't that many people.

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 5:56 PM ET | IP Logged

9. Bruno Hockalugie writes:

BlindGreed- Agreed. When they came to LA they played two nights at the Forum. Each night there was 18-19,000 people there. Regardless, 9500 tickets sold in an hour is not too shabby!

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 6:14 PM ET | IP Logged

10. Dumbass writes:

IWrestledABearOnce, happy now? It was nice of you to take the time to comment and be as unhelpful as you were. Detmetal20 and Dr. Obvious, thanks for the info.

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 6:48 PM ET | IP Logged

11. aussie metaller writes:

Dont Metallica call that kind of setup the 'Snake Pit' as i think they used this for the Black Album tour.

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 7:21 PM ET | IP Logged

12. no one writes:

yeah, the snake pit thing was for the black album tour, it wasn't really an "in the round" set up, just the stage protruded more into the center of the venue. there was a blocked off area behind the stage. They did in the round for one of the other tours I saw, can't remember which album. lots of theatrics for that show
man....I know far too many details about this crap

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 8:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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13. Diamond Oz writes:

BG, well small by American standards. Aside from festivals and the occasional stadium gig (which is rare) these sizes are the biggest the UK has to offer really. It's the biggest venue in Nottingham at least.

Now playing: Death Angel - A Room With A View

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 8:38 PM ET | IP Logged

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14. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

whopde-fvckin-do. Why should we care?

# Feb 27, 2009 @ 9:53 PM ET | IP Logged

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15. Terminator writes:

lmao IWABO - you should be the first to name yourself that.

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 12:23 AM ET | IP Logged

16. lumpus 5 writes:

kirk hammett and lars have big a$$ foreheads.

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 2:54 AM ET | IP Logged

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17. wilco writes:

do like to go on this postings
there is funny sh** on there
do like dr obvious

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 4:14 AM ET | IP Logged

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18. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

lumpus-Nah, Lars and James.

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 10:22 AM ET | IP Logged

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19. Valley_of_the_Dead writes:

To Dumbass... IShovedMyHeadIntoABearsa$$hole is quite an arogant little fa**ot, he's a huge fan of the whole Metalcore/Gaycore scene, hence the whole JakeShallPerish bollocks, and being that he's still a kid, he has nothing of importance or relevance, for that matter, to contribute!

DEATH to posers...

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 10:29 AM ET | IP Logged

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20. Analguest writes:

Lumpus 5 - the biggest forehead has Nergal from behemoth, you coul make scrambled eggs on it

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 11:04 AM ET | IP Logged

21. lumpus 5 writes:

anal thats a good one im gonna use it on my buddy who has a big forehead we call him Spacious cus theres a lot of room on his forehead

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 11:48 AM ET | IP Logged

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22. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

V_o_t_D-I'm a kid, so do I have anything relevant to contribute? Age doesn't mean anything.

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 6:09 PM ET | IP Logged

23. guyogrady writes:

you're all dumb, quit b****ing you bunch of b****es

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 9:13 PM ET | IP Logged

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24. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

says the iliterate who can only get his point across by swearing. It shouldn't matter how many people came. As long as the music is good, it's ok. You don't have to go, "hey, look at us! We're the best!"

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 10:27 PM ET | IP Logged

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25. Valley_of_the_Dead writes:

metalheaddrummer101 writes:
V_o_t_D-I'm a kid, so do I have anything relevant to contribute? Age doesn't mean anything.

That's all dependant on what you have to offer... I have not judged you, have I???

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 2:02 AM ET | IP Logged

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26. IWrestledABearOnce writes:

Why is that Terminator?

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