Hundreds of devout Metallica fans have descended on Perth’s Murray Street Mall in pursuit of bespoke merchandise sold at the band’s pop-up store.

And while spirits were high, not all metal heads left with what they came for as many of the limited edition Perth-themed shirts and posters were sold out by 1pm.

With the thrash band launching the Australian leg of their M72 World Tour at Optus Stadium on Saturday night, the crowd comprised scores of interstate and overseas visitors who had planned to follow them along their entire jaunt Down Under and into New Zealand.

Staff said revellers had queued from as early as 5am to be first through the doors at 8.30am, and by lunchtime, the line still measured close to 100m.

Melbourne-based fan Ryan Copsinis said he’s been listening to Metallica si

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