Avatar is getting a major boost from Metallica after the U.K. and European leg of the M72 tour. As that stretch of shows came to a close, Metallica publicly thanked the band and made it clear they were highly impressed by Avatar’s performances as a support act.
The recognition carries weight given the scale of the M72 tour and the visibility that comes with opening for one of metal’s biggest live acts. Based on the available report, Metallica’s message singled out Avatar in a way that suggested the opener made a strong impression throughout the run.
Avatar then responded to the praise, turning the moment into a notable exchange between the two bands after sharing stages across the U.K. and Europe. Even without the full details of their reply, the reaction reflects the significance of receiving that kind of endorsement from a group with Metallica’s stature.
With those dates now finished, Metallica are shifting attention to their upcoming Las Vegas Sphere residency. That leaves the recent M72 run ending on a high note for Avatar, whose tour appearances were capped by a memorable show of appreciation from the headliner.
