Mettalica, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.
Metallica stopped off on our Hot Tickets chart this week with a stellar performance at Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal. The heavy metal band made a triumphant return to Montreal, July 19, with their WorldWired tour in support of their tenth studio album “Hardwired…to Self Destruct”; the nearly 30,000 fans in attendance saw ticket prices ranging from $70-$200, and the event grossed over $3.2 million. The larger-than-life band pulled out all the stops with gigantic screens, huge balloons and pyro displays that included 40 ft. flames that magically morphed into fireworks and fireballs. The California-based band is now back in North America and will be heading to the Rose Bowl, Los Angeles, July 29.
Nickelback, who are currently in the midst of their Feed the Machine tour, rocked the Mohegun Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn., July13, to the tune of nearly $500,000. The 6,700 fans in attendance enjoyed a little bit of everything, from the band’s hit songs to a few of their new ones. The well-known Canadian band remain steadfast with their sound landing between mid-tempo alt-rock and heavy metal, which is probably why their fans have remained so loyal for over 20 years. Next, Nickelback will be rocking Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston this Friday, July 28.
HOT TICKETS is a weekly summary of the top acts and ticket sales as reported to VT PULSE. Following are the top 20 concerts and events, the top 5 in each seating capacity category, which took place between June 27-July 25.
15,001 or More Seats | 10,001-15,000 Seats | 5,001-10,000 Seats | 5,000 or Fewer Seats |
1) Celine Dion 2) Celine Dion 3) Celine Dion 4) Metallica 5) J. Cole | 1) Paul McCartney 2) Roger Waters 3) New Kids On The Block 4) J. Cole 5) Kendrick Lamar | 1) Ricky Martin 2) Ed Sheeran 3) New Kids On The Block 4) Nickelback 5) Pepe Aguilar | 1) Monsta X 2) King Crimson 3) Dancing with the Stars 4) Sheryl Crow 5) Diana Ross |
| The Weekly Hot Tickets chart is compiled by Monique Potter. To submit reports, e-mail HotTickets@venuestoday.com or fax to (714) 378-0040. | |||