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Metallica in Bahrain & Abu Dhabi š§šš¦šŖ
Season 4, Ep. 22
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In this episode,Ā Gavin is joined by Moonis, a lifelongĀ Metallica fan from India, who recently travelled toĀ Bahrain and Abu DhabiĀ to attendĀ Metallicaās final two shows of 2025.
Together, weĀ deep-dive into both shows, breaking down everything you need to know ā from theĀ setlists, venues, sound quality, atmosphere, and crowd energy, to how these performances compared to other dates on the tour.
Moonis also shares his unique experience ofĀ growing up as a metalhead in India, discussing theĀ metal scene in India, access to shows, community, and what Metallica means to fans across the world.
This is a must-watch forĀ Metallica fans,Ā M72 tour followers, and anyone interested in theĀ global metal community.
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