Metallica tour rolls into Edmonton for pair of massive shows at Commonwealth Stadium – Edmonton

They’re an enormous band within the world heavy metallic scene, and Metallica could have an enormous presence in Alberta’s capital this weekend when the U.S. group performs two live shows at Commonwealth Stadium.

The musicians behind rock hits like “Enter Sandman,” “Search and Destroy” and “Nothing Else Issues” have been already eliciting pleasure from followers earlier than they hit the stage for the primary of their two Edmonton reveals.

A pop-up retailer promoting band merchandise close to Edmonton’s Exhibition Lands noticed Metallica followers line up as early as 4 a.m. to get in on Thursday, despite the fact that the shop didn’t open till 11 a.m.

World Information spoke to 1 fan on the retailer who defined that he flew all the way in which to Alberta’s capital from St. John’s to see Metallica reside.

Metallica will carry out at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night time and Sunday night time as a part of the North American leg of the band’s world tour.

The one different Canadian metropolis the band was scheduled to play on this leg of the tour was Montreal. The Quebec and Alberta reveals mark the primary Metallica performances in Canada since 2018.

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Live shows result in visitors impacts

The Edmonton Police Service issued a warning to Edmontonians that areas close to Commonwealth Stadium might see “vital visitors and pedestrian congestion” starting Friday afternoon.

The EPS stated officers can be serving to to handle each car and pedestrian visitors and be aware that there’s an anticipated highway closure: Stadium Street between 92nd Avenue and 112th Avenue, starting at 4 p.m.

“Detours can be in place till pedestrian, bus and car visitors has subsided to secure ranges, at which era the highway will reopen,” an EPS spokesperson stated in a information launch.

“Stadium Street will then be closed once more following the conclusion of the live performance at 11 p.m. and can proceed till concert-goers have safely left the world.”

A map of the world affected by the closures could be considered beneath.

Due to August performances bv Metallica and Pink, Edmonton’s CFL workforce is not going to play a sport at Commonwealth Stadium till Sept. 7.

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