'You do get what you want' - and more! - Metallica add second Christchurch show

Metallica have added yet another concert to their New Zealand itinerary.

The band will now play at the CBS Canterbury Arena on September 21 and 22, weeks before their sold-out shows at Auckland's Vector Arena.

The first Christchurch show was announced last week folowing an online petition of more than 11,000 people.

In a statement issued in response to a Facebook campaign, the band said "sometimes, you do get what you want! You asked (okay, demanded!) and we heard ya."

Metallica's last New Zealand appearance was in 2004 on the Auckland leg of the Big Day Out tour. The band has not headlined its own New Zealand tour since 1998, when it played shows in Auckland and Wellington in support of the 1997 album, ReLoad.

Because of limitations presented by the Christchurch arena, the band's full concert setup will not be used. The 360 degree stage setup has been used on Metallica's World Magnetic tour since 2008 and will be seen at both Auckland shows.

"It's gonna be us and YOU old-school 'club style' in an arena making a whole lot of noise together, and that's what counts."

Presales for fanclub members will are open, while a public presale for the latest show will go on sale this Thursday.

* Metallica on tour in New Zealand

September 21 and 22: Christchurch, CBS Canterbury Arena
October 13 and 14: Auckland, Vector Arena

- NZHERALD STAFF