Metallica for Germany's Rock Am Ring 2012

Metallica have been announced as the headliners for next summer's Rock am Ring in Germany.

Metallica will play their best-selling album, 'The Black Album', in its entirety returning to Rock Am Ring for their fifth time. The Black Album reached number 1 in over 25 countries and spawned five hit singles 'Enter Sandman','Sad But True','Wherever I May Roam','Nothing Else Matters' and 'The Unforgiven'.

Promoter Andre Marek Lieberberg said of Metallia's return, "This is the best news for all Ring and Park rockers! We look forward to a memorable performance by Metallica presenting one of the best rock albums of all time."

Metallica join the previously announced headliners Die Toten Hosen - Germany's punk band will be celebrating their 30th year anniversary at Rock am Ring.

Rock am Ring takes place over 3 days from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd June 2012, and showcases acts from the international live music scene at the Nurburgring in the Eifel mountains.

Early bird tickets are no longer available. Tickets are priced at 164 euro (approx £140). To buy tickets, click here.

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