Metallica Smashes Britney Spears Record (Top Story)

12/04/2010
. Metallica Smashes Britney Spears Record was a top 10 story this week . Here is the recap: (hennemusic) Metallica recently wrapped up their 2-year World Magnetic Tour with an extended series of shows in Australia, and made some history in the process.

Billboard reports Metallica smashed the ticket sales record at Sydney's Acer Arena, selling 74,244 tickets over four sell-out dates in September and November.

Metallica's feat at the 21,000-capacity arena eclipsed the previous record of 66,247 set by Britney Spears over four nights on her Circus tour in November 2009. - more on this story

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