Metallica to open M72 Perth pop-up shop at Murray Street Mall ahead of Optus Stadium concert

Metallica fans have been anticipating the American rock band’s arrival in Perth, and a pop-up merchandise shop opening in the CBD on Friday is set to bring the hype.

The legendary band consisting of current members James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo and Lars Ulrich is set to rock out to a wild crowd at Optus Stadium on Saturday night for the start of their world tour.

With action set to get underway at 5pm, support acts Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies will be on from 6pm before the main act.

Much to fans’ delight, Metallica announced the M72 Perth pop-up shop will open in the Murray Street Mall on Friday, allowing people one last chance to score merch ahead of the concert.

The shop will feature its own splatter vinyl edition of 72 Seasons and an exclusive screen-printed poster and t-shirt by poster artist Ken Taylor, who is set to make an appearance on Friday at 10am to sign merch and do a live painting.

Also available to purchase are a skateboard by artist Luke Preece, city patches, classic shirts, accessories and tour products not found anywhere else.

Fans can also get their hands on an M72 fan card for a chance to win prizes which include Snake Pit passes — an exclusive standing section near the stage inside the stadium.

Visitors on Friday will also be entered to win Ken Taylor’s one-off original artwork from the pop-up.

The shop will be open from 8.30am to 8.30pm on Friday and Saturday and from 8.30am to 6pm on Sunday.

After their Perth concert, Metallica will jet off around Australia stopping off in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

Following that they are expected to zoom around the globe performing in New Zealand, Europe and the UK.