Metallica Announces Emotional Fan-Focused Film Metallica Saved My Life, Sneak Peek Hits Theaters This Spring
Metallica is taking a break from melting faces to warm hearts. The metal giants have officially announced their upcoming documentary, Metallica Saved My Life, a deeply personal look at how the band’s music has helped fans survive life’s darkest moments. Directed by Grammy-winning filmmaker Jonas Akerlund, the film will make its debut with exclusive sneak-peek screenings in select North American cities, timed to coincide with their 2025 M72 tour.
The doc isn’t finished yet, but fans in cities like Toronto, Nashville, Charlotte, and Santa Clara can catch early showings starting April 18. Tickets are limited to two per person and will be made available at each participating theater location—except Columbus, Ohio. According to the band, additional showtimes will be added based on demand.
In a statement, Metallica explained:
“Metallica Saved My Life explores our world through the lives of fans who have supported each other through highs, lows, trials, and triumphs for over four decades. And yeah, we’re in it a little bit too.”
Akerlund, who previously worked with Metallica on iconic videos like “Turn the Page,” “Whiskey in the Jar,” and “ManUNkind,” is bringing his signature visual style to the project, which blends testimonials from fans around the globe with behind-the-scenes moments and new insights from the band themselves.
With support acts on tour including Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies, Limp Bizkit, and Ice Nine Kills, Metallica’s 2025 trek promises a full-throttle celebration of metal culture. As part of the tour experience, Metallica is also partnering with the American Red Cross to host blood drives at select tour stops—fans who donate will score limited-edition shirts while supplies last.
This isn’t just a movie—it’s a metal memoir for the masses.
Metallica Saved My Life Showtimes (Sneak Peek Screenings):
- April 18 – Syracuse, NY
- April 25 – Toronto, ON
- May 2 – Nashville, TN
- May 6 – Christiansburg, VA
- May 24 – Bensalem, PA
- May 27 – Washington, D.C.
- May 30 – Charlotte, NC
- June 2 – Atlanta, GA
- June 7 – Tampa, FL
- June 13 – Houston, TX
- June 21 – Santa Clara, CA
- June 28 – Denver, CO
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or someone who found solace in a riff, this is one for the headbangers and the heartstrings.
