Where & when
- 6 Sept 2025
- Cirque Royal
Metallica is one of the most popular, if not the most popular, metal band in the world. Founded by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield, the four-piece Metallica have sold over 100 million albums to date!
Adapting Metallica's music into a classical version is both a big and small step from Werchter's main stage. The music is monumental, so much so that a genius and fiery composer like Mozart could have been a member of the band had he been alive today. As you know, classical music also has its fair share of rebels.
The metal side of the musicians of European Philharmonia is reinforced by top-notch guitarist Eric Melaerts and singer/guitarist Geoffrey Vanderhaegen, known from the tribute band Meatallica. They do everything they can to do justice to the raw and immortal music of the American band, led by frontman James Hetfield.
The arrangements for this unique concert by the European Philharmonia are the work of Italian arranger Roberto Molinelli. The symphony orchestra is, as always, conducted by the brilliant and energetic Walter Proost.
