Metallica’s concert in Dublin included an unexpected moment when guitarist Kirk Hammett briefly fell while performing onstage. The incident happened during the band’s performance of “Seek & Destroy” at Aviva Stadium as part of the ongoing M72 World Tour.
Videos shared by concertgoers showed Hammett appearing to lose his footing near the edge of the stage before disappearing from view for a moment. The fall drew immediate attention from fans, but the guitarist was quickly able to get back up and continue the show without a lengthy interruption.
As the performance moved forward, Hammett appeared to take the incident in stride. He later joked about the moment by calling it “Slip & Destroy,” a lighthearted reference to the song that was playing when the fall occurred.
The concert continued as scheduled, and there were no reports of any serious injury. The brief mishap became a talking point among fans online, with many praising Hammett for carrying on with the performance and keeping the focus on the music.