Metallica are joining forces with Chinese pianist Lang Lang once again
Three years on from their Grammys collaboration
Almost three years on from their collaboration at the 2014 Grammy Awards, Metallica are joining forces with acclaimed Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang once again.
The acclaimed pianist will perform with Metallica during the band’s show at LeSports Center in Beijing on Wednesday 18th January.
Breaking the news, Metallica said: "Three years ago we were honored to share the stage with world-renowned Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang at the Grammy Awards as we performed 'One' together. It was one of the most creative, unique performances of our career.
"And we’re thrilled to announce that Lang Lang will join us again, this time in Beijing on January 18, 2017 when we take over Le Sports Center for a sold-out stop on the first leg of the WorldWired tour this year.
“Having toured around the world himself, we’re excited to collaborate with Lang Lang in his home country and are ready to kick off the new year with five shows in Asia... it’s just the beginning of a full year of WorldWired, so we’ll see you out there!"
Metallica kicked off their 2017 WorldWired Tour in Seoul, South Korea on Wednesday night (11th January) where they performed the ‘Hardwired… To Self-Destruct’ tracks ‘Now That We’re Dead’ and ‘Halo on Fire’ live for the first time.
They play two dates in China next week before shows in Hong Kong, Singapore, Denmark, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and the US take them through to the late spring.
Check out footage of Metallica and Lang Lang performing at the Grammys here: