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Metallica returned to this city after 16 years: What they played left the stadium in SHOCK!
The legendary American band Metallica held a memorable concert last night at a packed stadium in Athens. They marked their grand return to the Greek audience after a full 16-year hiatus.
TL;DR
- Metallica performed a concert in Athens after a 16-year break.
- The band surprised fans by performing "Zorba the Greek".
- The performance of "Zorba the Greek" was in honor of the Greek audience.
- Metallica was founded in 1981 by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield.
- They are considered pioneers of the thrash metal genre.
- The band has sold over 125 million albums and won nine Grammy Awards.
- Their "Black Album" is one of the best-selling albums of all time.
- Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
- The current lineup includes Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo.