The legendary metal band Metallica has established itself in the Top 10 of the annual ranking of the most lucrative world tours, published by Pollstar, the essential authority in the concert and live performance industry.
Metallica shines in a ranking dominated by Taylor Swift and Coldplay
According to Pollstar's 2024 report, Metallica ranked 9th among artists with the most touring revenue this year, with total revenue of $179.4 million. The band sold 1.5 million tickets across 24 postponed concerts, once again confirming their essential status in the Music industry.
The ranking is topped by Taylor Swift, whose tour Eras reached a record revenue of $1.04 billion for 2024 alone, and Coldplay, whose tour Music Of The Spheres sold more than 10.3 million tickets, an all-time record. Metallica positions itself alongside other big names like Bruce Springsteen, P!nk and the Rolling Stones.
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Exceptional live performances in 2024
Metallica continues to prove its worldwide popularity with its ability to fill stadiums and arenas on its tour M72. The band, known for its energetic and immersive performances, offered a series of double-night concerts, with different setlists each night, which attracted thousands of fans around the world.
With an average ticket price of $119.84, Metallica's performances remain affordable compared to other Top 10 artists, like Madonna, whose average ticket price exceeds $300.
A record year for the concert industry
The year 2024 was a banner year for the live music industry, with a total of $9.49 billion generated by the top 100 tours, surpassing the $9.2 billion recorded in 2023. According to Andy Gensler, editor-in-chief of Pollstar : “2024 was a historic year for the live industry, marked by two record-breaking tours that took place simultaneously. It’s a dynamic we may never see again in our lifetimes.”
A prestigious ranking for Metallica
Here are the top 10 in the Pollstar 2024 ranking of artists who generated the most touring revenue worldwide:
- 01. Taylor Swift – 1,04 milliard de dollars
- 02. Coldplay – 421,7 millions de dollars
- 03. P!nk – $367.3 million
- 04. Luis Miguel – $261.3 million
- 05. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – 235,1 millions de dollars
- 06. The Rolling Stones – 205,4 millions de dollars
- 07. Bad Bunny – 195,0 millions de dollars
- 08. Zach Bryan – 190,2 millions de dollars
- 09. Metallica – $179.4 million
- 10. Madonna – $178.8 million
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