Fan Pit sold out in a record amount of time, as over 20,000 rock fans pack the Yas Arena to see the world’s biggest hard rock band
The excitement continues in December with Creamfields Abu Dhabi 2011, so mark your calendar, book your hotel packages and make it a Yas Island Show Weekend
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: 26 October, 2011: ‘Nothing Else Matters’, that’s what thousands of fans chanted as they began arriving at the Yas Arena, Yas Island, on Tuesday night to see the biggest hard rock band on the planet perform for the first time in Abu Dhabi.
When die hard Metallica fans first heard the news they were coming to town, thousands snapped up tickets in record time and weren’t disappointed as the famous quartet of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammet and Robert Trujillo rocked the Yas Arena.
The hard rock legends, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary, opened the show with some of their most powerful hits, and for over 2 hours a capacity crowd was treated to one of the biggest rock concerts the region has ever seen.
The band dominated the biggest stage in the Middle East blasting out hits including Enter Sandman, Creeping Death, Nothing Else Matters, Sanitarium and Seek and Destroy. There were tears of joy on the front row as die hard rock fans from across the region screamed for their heroes.
After the show, fans praised the iconic band saying it was one of the most powerful and electrifying performances they had ever witnessed at the Yas Arena.
Tarek Al Alawi flew in from Egypt to see his icons perform. He said: “I’ve been waiting for this moment all my life. I’ve got nothing else to say”.
Amanda Peterson from Dubai said: “I never thought we’d see Metallica in the UAE. The energy is incredible. This is the biggest Tuesday night I’ve ever had. What a show”.
Fans can download the audio of Metallica’s performance for this show at www.livemetallica.com.
To see how Metallica prepared for Yas Arena show, go to www.thinkflash.ae from Thursday 27th October and watch an exclusive video from the band’s Tuning Room.
The next installment of YISW will see the biggest electronic festival in the Middle East; Creamfields Abu Dhabi 2011 returns to Yas Arena for 2 days of the world’s biggest DJs and live acts on December 8th and 9th.
Headlining the third installment of the annual electronic dance fiesta will be Tiesto, deadmau5, Magnetic Man, Ferry Corsten, Katy B, Laidback Luke, Tinie Tempa, and a host of special guests.
Make it a Weekend. Make it a Yas Island Show Weekend. For tickets visit www.thinkflash.ae. Plan your weekend at www.yasisland.com. Stay tuned for the other events and surprises happening on Yas Island this year.
For more photos and an exclusive video of the crowd please check Photos & Video of Metallica’s concert in Abu Dhabi.
About FLASH Entertainment
Based in Abu Dhabi, FLASH Entertainment is the regions premier live events company, with a proven track record in delivering fantastic events and experiences for people of Abu Dhabi, of any age, culture or nationality.
From movie premieres, classical shows, international tennis tournaments and megastar music concerts through to creating local community events, supporting local talent, and providing interactive experiences and edu-tainment, FLASH is committed to providing unique entertainment experiences.
FLASH have successfully delivered some of the biggest and most memorable live events in Abu Dhabi’s history. From ground breaking pop stars to world film premieres, FLASH has already left an unforgettable mark on the city, and in the process entertained over half a million people.
ABOUT YAS ISLAND SHOW WEEKENDS
In its inaugural year, over 150,000 people from across the region came to Yas Island and experienced the Yas Island Show Weekends. These spectacular weekends saw a diverse list of super stars including the Jonas Brothers, Nelly Furtado, Tao Cruz, Tinchie Stryder, David Guetta at Creamfields Abu Dhabi, Guns and Roses, Eric Clapton, Tiesto, Thirty Seconds to Mars and the iconic Stevie Wonder perform on Yas Island.
The exclusive Yas Island Show Weekends’ signature hotel packages will return, making these exciting and affordable event weekends an incredible opportunity for people across the region. Special accommodation packages will be available from the 5-star Yas Hotel as well as the array of leading hotels located at the Yas Plaza.
During your weekend stay on Yas Island, indulge in a range of over 30 dining and nightlife options including the world renowned Cipriani restaurant, Yotto, Allure Nightclub, Stars ‘N’ Bars, and many more. YISW is also a great time to experience the Island’s remarkable entertainment and leisure destinations, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Links Golf Course, and the Yas Marina. Make it a weekend. Make it a Yas Island Show Weekend.
Plan your weekend at www.yasisland.com
