For The Sensation Of The Metallica Concert, Two Men At Perth Climbing The Stadium Tower And Arrested By The Police

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JAKARTA - Two big Metallica fans were arrested and charged with entry without permission (trespassing) after allegedly climbing the central tower inside the Optus Stadium during the legendary US heavy metal band held a concert at Perth, Australia, last weekend.

The dangerous act, which was deemed a safety threat, was carried out by a 20-year-old man from Carey Park and a 23-year-old man from Australind.

Both of them will be immediately removed from the location and will certainly face trial for their reckless actions.

This furore was recorded in photos and videos shared by 10 News from the scene, which showed police officers working hard to ask the two men to step down immediately. After being arrested, both of them were then arrested and escorted out of the stadium in the middle of the concert.

Responding to the incident, a spokesman for the Western Australian Police has provided official confirmation.

"It is suspected that the two men climbed the central tower inside the arena at the Metallica concert held at the Optus Stadium on Saturday (1 November)," the spokesman said, quoted by News.com.au, Wednesday, November 5.

The arrest incident comes amid an important moment for Metallica fans, where yesterday's Australian show marked the return of the band fronted by James Hetfield to Kangaroo Country for the first time in more than a decade.

The concert, which also featured Evanescence and Suicide Tendencies as supporting performers, has succeeded in attracting the attention of tens of thousands of spectators, with organizers reporting more than 60,000 tickets sold.

The Metallica appearance in Australia this time is part of the "M72" world tour, which is named after their latest album in 2023, 72 Seasons. The stadium tour by the metal icon was designed with a stage at the end of the stadium and the iconic Snake Pit area extended from front stage.

Unlike most of the other global "M72" tour dates that present the "No-Repeat Weekend" format (two nights in the same city with different setlists), shows in Australia and New Zealand are scheduled for the "One Night Only" concert.

After Perth, the Metallica tour in Australia continued to Adelaide Oval on November 5, followed by Marvel Stadium Melbourne on November 8, Suncorp Stadium Brisbane on November 12, and closed at Accor Stadium Sydney on November 15. The band is also scheduled to appear at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on November 19.