Metallica concluded their M72 World Tour on Sunday (July 5) in London, including a powerful tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. This special moment occurred during the traditional “Kirk and Rob Doodle” segment of the Metallica set, where the guitarist and bassist typically pay homage to the city they are in with a brief cover of a song related to the area. In this instance, they chose to honor “their two favorite bands.”

One of those became clear immediately as bassist Robert Trujillo stepped to the mic to address the audience. “A year ago today was a very important event. Back to the Beginning, Black Sabbath, and so many other people. Someone just gave me this right now and it’s pretty powerful,” noted Trujillo, holding up a sign and sharing, “It says, ‘Do It For Ozzy.’

“So we’ve got a little bit of a mashup here. Oh yeah. Ozzy, we love you and we miss you brother. So let’s do this. Let’s figure it out. It’s a mashup of our two favorite bands and you’re gonna get it in a minute.” As seen in video footage shared by Absolute Radio below, the Kirk and Rob Doodle for the evening was a mashup of Black Sabbath’s “Electric Funeral” with Sex Pistols’ “Holiday in the Sun.”

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett + Rob Trujillo Play Black Sabbath’s “Electric Funeral” and Sex Pistols’ “Holiday in the Sun”

Metallica’s History With Playing Black Sabbath

As expected, Metallica have covered Black Sabbath on multiple occasions. Setlist.fm lists Sabbath covers appearing in 15 Metallica performances over the years. The Sunday performance of “Electric Funeral” appears to have been the first time that Metallica tackled that particular Black Sabbath song.

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At the Back to the Beginning show on July 5, 2025, Metallica covered “Hole in the Sky” and “Johnny Blade” as their nods to the legendary metal icons. They’ve also played “Iron Man” and “Paranoid” at the Rock Hall’s 25th Anniversary concert and “Hole in the Sky” and “Iron Man” for Black Sabbath’s Rock Hall induction in 2006. However, their most frequently played Sabbath cover has been “Sabbra Cadabra,” which was part of the band’s sets back in 1998.

How Else Did Metallica Conclude the M72 World Tour?

The M72 World Tour has been successful, with this recent European tour leg setting multiple venue attendance records. During this run, Metallica have performed two shows in most cities offering “no repeat” setlists that encouraged fans to attend both nights.

The Sunday performance in London followed a Friday show (July 3) at the same venue, and the final setlist for this run featured a broad range of Metallica hits and staples from across their career. The full setlist, as provided by Setlist.fm, can be viewed below.

Metallica’s Final Show Setlist on 2026 European Tour (July 5 – London Stadium, London, England)

1. “Whiplash”
2. “For Whom the Bell Tolls”
3. “Ride the Lightning”
4. “The Memory Remains”
5. “72 Seasons”
6. “Screaming Suicide”
7. Kirk and Rob Doodle – Black Sabbath’s “Electric Funeral” and Sex Pistols’ “Holiday in the Sun”
8. “The Day That Never Comes”
9. “Wherever I May Roam”
10. “The Call of Ktulu”
11. “The Unforgiven”
12. “Whiskey in the Jar”
13. “Blackened”
14. “Moth Into Flame”
15. “One”
16. “Enter Sandman”

Does Metallica Have More Shows in 2026?

Yes, you can still see Metallica later this year. The band will resume touring on Oct. 1 when they kick off a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas that runs through Nov. 7. There are also two shows scheduled for Nov. 19 and 21 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Ct.

A second Las Vegas residency at The Sphere will begin on Jan. 28, 2027, marking the start of a new year of touring. Dates are currently booked at The Sphere through March 13. You can stay updated with all the band’s touring and ticket information through their website.

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