Metallica announce second Auckland show

Metal heads can rejoice - Metallica have announced they will be playing an extra Auckland show.

An added concert is to be played on October 14, the night after their initially scheduled show.

The announcement may disappoint South Island fans, who have been begging the band to play in Christchurch.

Metallica formed in 1981 and went on to be one of the biggest rock metal acts in history, selling more than 100 million records worldwide.

Tickets for the Vector Arena shows go on sale on Thursday.

- NZPA