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Metallica to rock Zenit’s new stadium
Published: 23 April, 2009, 20:38
Edited: 28 September, 2009, 13:04
Photo by Ross Halfin
TAGS: Sport, Music, Football, Russian Premier League
Mother of all heavy metal bands, Metallica, will open the new stadium of Russia’s Premier League team, Zenit Saint Petersburg, next year, the RIA Novosti news agency reports.
James Hatfield and Co. will perform two concerts in Russia in 2010 during their world tour to promote their Death Magnetic album. One show will be staged in the capital, Moscow, the other in Saint Pete at Zenit’s stadium.
The arena is currently under construction and officials say the team will begin playing matches there in 2011.
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It’ll be equipped with a sliding field to keep the grass in good conditions during the winter months.
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