TAMPA, Fla. - Metallica, one of the best-selling bands in American history, returns to Tampa this weekend for two shows at Raymond James Stadium as part of its M72 World Tour.

The band last played here in 2009.

What we know:

Each night features a different setlist and different opening acts, a format the band is calling "No Repeat Weekend." Officials with Tampa Sports Authority say they expect more than 65,000 fans for each show.

"It shows that we are on the map to these traveling tour acts and they want to do Tampa because they do well here," said Santiago Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay.

Why you should care:

Visit Tampa Bay says big-name events like this boost the city’s visibility with promoters, event planners, and tourists. Corrada calls Metallica’s return a "r

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