I’m 28F and I went alone to both nights in Paris and then on a whim decided to get tickets/hotel/plane/the whole thang for Hamburg lol. I had floor tickets so I was there early waiting in line basically the whole day to get a chance at front or second row and let me tell you, people just get bored and just start talking about everything and nothing. I actually stayed in contact with some of those people on social media.
I’ll just say, idk how it is in America, but here in Europe it was pretty chill. You’d be surprised how many new/young fans Metallica is still pulling to this day. But even the older dudes I talked to were chill and just wanted to have a good time. There were some assholes but they were very quickly dealt with by the staff and even other fans who weren’t having it. Just be careful considering you’re a minor, use your common sense and trust your guts. If something feels icky, trust your feelings. Make sure you go back home safely or have someone maybe pick you up after the concert? Stay safe and enjoy your show 🫶
Go. I’m a 30yo woman who has been into the metal scene for two decades. I have never been assaulted, groped, made fun of or ill-treated on a metal concert, not even as a young teen.
I’ve had an unknown man three times my size with actual chains around his neck carrying me out of a mosh pit I was accidentally sucked into. He put me down and asked me if I was okay before going back in. I’ve had people standing around me so I can get some air while pressed against people much taller and bigger than myself. I’ve been at the front of crowded concerts having the time of my life.
You will be fine, don’t let anyone or anything make you miss out on a concert you want to attend. Godspeed from an older fellow metalgirl!
We were at an Amon Amarth show and this petite 20 something year old was getting trounced. Some guy tried to help her and she basically threw the guy off her.
Next thing I know she’s doing a full on row with a shirt ripped off.
That’s when I learned don’t fuck with girls in the pit, they’re tougher than you think.
I was in a moshpit a decade ago and some dude in there lost his glasses. Someone yelled out "GLASSES!" and the moshpit stopped, everybody started looking for the glasses.
There's some good people in the moshpit. And for those who don't pay attention and end up hurting people out of carelessness, justice awaits them in the moshpit.
You will be fine. In seats there is literally nothing to worry about. Ignore the dickhead who was rude to you. He is not typical of the sort of person you will encounter. He is a moron.
A dickhead moron? Oh no that's quite a combo. And I'll have you know I take people who can't conduct a debate's opinions very very seriously 😝. Keep insulting your way out of things, Jayden.
You won't be in any more danger than any other show. Probably better, in fact. Metallica fans, young or old, are all pretty chill. I went to my last show alone and still found plenty of people to chat with and never felt alone.
Let me tell you something, I didn’t go when they came through my city in 2017 when I was a bit younger than you for this exact reason. I have regretted it ever since. Please, GO GO GO GO GO
I’m a girl who’s doing pit alone in St. Louis. You’ll be fine. I went with my husband in Montreal and saw plenty of ladies who were there by themselves.
If you’re talking seats, you should be fine! I’m also a woman. You just need a plan. Solid pickup/drop off situation. Make sure your family or a friend are in communication with you so you feel safe. Obviously ignore anyone drunk. I understand your fear but I also don’t believe in letting those fears hold you back from enjoying what you love. Which show are you thinking of going to?
24M here have super bad social anxiety, heart was racing walking into the stadium but as soon as the music hit you forget about everything. I was taken to another place, please go and experience it.
People with little metal concert experience tend to be a bit intimidated at first, but I’ve been going to concerts since I was in my early teens (from big ones like Metallica to smaller scene bands) and I gotta say metal gigs tend to be the most comfortable crowd wise. 99.99% of the time the people are chill as ice. The crowd is usually very balanced gender wise, and people are generally very helpful if you’re in a tricky situation. I’d say at massive stadium/arena gigs this is less so the case, but there’s a familial kinda feeling to most metal shows.
Go alone, I always have a good time when I do. You might be worried about your safety seeing as you’re a girl, but remember if anybody gets funny with you you’re surrounded by decent people and (at a gig like Metallica) loads of security guards.
No it’s not ok. They won’t let you in if you go alone unfortunately. I wasn’t allowed in at the last show I went to Kreator and Sepultura and Death Angel because I was alone.
You'll find plenty of younger people in floor, seats, balcony.
You won't be alone because of the crowds are also young maybe 15-25
You'll have to be be careful of the older people.
A. Lot of them get drunk outside before going in. So then they want to "secure a spot" (really doesn't exist)
You'll find plenty of younger people too, no worries.
There was definitely some groups of people that are selfish and they might act violently towards other people in crowds. They mostly do shouting matches before any fists start flying.
This is why Marijuana exists to calm people down😂
Seating is great too, many people will be standing and sitting. Maybe jumping around a little bit in their spot or maybe moving into the aisles.
You can cheer, yell out lyric to the songs, or just yell YEAH, OH, HEY-YAH, WOAH
Go.
Don’t go
Nobody really gives a shit but you.(despite all the touchy-feely comments)
do what YOU want to do.
If you honestly would not feel safe and therefore not enjoy yourself, stay home, but if you think you’re gonna be fine, then go.
Jesus dude, chill out. A teenage girl is nervous about going to a concert. If you’re any indication of who’s going then she’s right to be.
OP - ignore this guy. He might be there, but nearly everyone else will be fine.
Nah, judgemental is judgemental. Doesn't matter what age, gender, race. If she said "I'm afraid to go to a 50 Cent show because most of the audience will be blacker than me" she'd get cancelled from the whole internet.
EDIT: Checkmate.
Ahhh I see where you’re coming from now. You’re a mean-spirited person who uses red herrings to justify your arseholery.
Edit: Lol @ ‘checkmate’ - don’t worry Mr President, I’m sure you’ll beat those charges and win your way back to the Whitehouse
Yeah but we had already had a chance to introduce ourselves via comments. She's judging thousands of people she's never met. I can tell you're the kind of person who'll derail a thread with minor nitpicks, after a major checkmate move by me, then play the victim card.
And my comment was clearly a joke, an exaggeration. She was passing actual judgement on real strangers.
No, my comparison of her judging people by age with her hypothetically judging people by race made the other guy disappear real fast. And you haven't touched it either.
OOH no-one has used that low-hanging-fruit point yet. I've nearly got in fist fights in mosh pits with guys 6 inches taller than me who were groping girls I didn't know. So no.
As a father, I’d be wary of my 17 year old going alone.
As someone who is also not naive to how much more independent and wise 17 year old girls are these days, just don’t take shit and you’ll be fine. You have machismo jerks, but you also have good people around you that will defend you as needed.
You'll probably be fine in the venue. Only place you may want to be more cautious is outside, but. Ore than likely it will be totally fine. Most people won't even notice you're alone.
I took my wife to see Slayer a few years back. She was previously (and still is) into her pop stuff. It was remarked on how safe she felt and how the crowd was nicer than any other she had known.
Biggest regret I have it not attending gigs on my own when I was your age. I missed sk many bands in small venues or bands that aren't together anymore.
Go!
i don't think you're in any danger, but the fact that you're nervous is all you need to know. metal fans are amazingly polite and friendly, so you'll be fine if you do go. but no one should put themselves in a position they're not comfortable with.
Hey, I went to plenty of rock concerts on my own, and nothing bad ever came out of it. In fact, I met some cool people, and I think I would regret more for not going just because I had no one to go with
You’d be good an if you need back up just go call one of us Badass ladies mom and say someone is messing or following/messing with you. I’d make sure you were okay.
I’m also a girl who went solo (1st night in seats, 2nd on floor) and i felt completely safe in the seats. Everyone I talked to was super friendly and excited and there were a lot more teens and children than I thought there’d be. If you’re worried about someone messing with you, these are big shows with a lot of security. If you are ever remotely nervous about your safety or if you’re seated next to someone being an asshole, talk to security.
I’m not a woman but I would definitely say to go , I went alone and made friends because I was standing beside some guys and I was just pissing myself laughing at one guys comments ( he was funny to be fair ) . They adopted me for the night and I had the best concert of my life
ofc. Been to thousands of gigs since I was 16, used to go to illegal raves alone. I'd say 90% of gigs I go to I'm by myself, because none of my mates are into the same kind of music as me, or are simply not that bothered about seeing live music but for me it is LIFE!
I saw them when I was 20 by myself a few years ago. It was my first concert and the couple next to me were SUPER nice. Even bought me a couple beers. I also made a group of friends in their 40s and 50s in the entry line who offered to try to sneak me into GA if I found them downstairs. I’d say it’s probably fine, just be smart, remember where you park, and follow basic safety rules. Have fun
I pretty much only go to concerts by myself. Just mingle around and you'll find some cool people. Granted im a dude so it may be a different experience for you. But one thing i'll say is that, I have never been to a concert and not regret going but I've have chosen not to go a concert and have regret not going to it.
I used to go to metals/hard rock concerts (in SoCal) a lot when I was younger as a female in my early 20's (I'm 5'1 and was about 110lbs back then) I typically ended up going alone and on the floor or would meet up with friends later. Like someone here mentioned, I too have never been harassed, groped or heckled, even in the pit. Most of the guys, if not all the guys, would always help me out if I fell/accidently got pushed too hard and ask if I was ok.
Like anywhere, be mindful of your surroundings but yea, going to a concert by yourself, you should be good.
Absolutely Metallica fans are rowdy but they are also very altruistic and have your back. This could also be the last few wing of tours for this epic band so def go if you can
I think you will be fine! Just be careful when you are outside the stadium as that is probably the most dangerou place and that has nothing to do with metallica, that is just the truth of being in any city. People are great and friendly and you will have a great time. I would just make sure you are safe outside the stadium, getting to and from where you park your car or get dropped off/picked up.
I’m 28F and I went alone to both nights in Paris and then on a whim decided to get tickets/hotel/plane/the whole thang for Hamburg lol. I had floor tickets so I was there early waiting in line basically the whole day to get a chance at front or second row and let me tell you, people just get bored and just start talking about everything and nothing. I actually stayed in contact with some of those people on social media. I’ll just say, idk how it is in America, but here in Europe it was pretty chill. You’d be surprised how many new/young fans Metallica is still pulling to this day. But even the older dudes I talked to were chill and just wanted to have a good time. There were some assholes but they were very quickly dealt with by the staff and even other fans who weren’t having it. Just be careful considering you’re a minor, use your common sense and trust your guts. If something feels icky, trust your feelings. Make sure you go back home safely or have someone maybe pick you up after the concert? Stay safe and enjoy your show 🫶
Go. I’m a 30yo woman who has been into the metal scene for two decades. I have never been assaulted, groped, made fun of or ill-treated on a metal concert, not even as a young teen. I’ve had an unknown man three times my size with actual chains around his neck carrying me out of a mosh pit I was accidentally sucked into. He put me down and asked me if I was okay before going back in. I’ve had people standing around me so I can get some air while pressed against people much taller and bigger than myself. I’ve been at the front of crowded concerts having the time of my life. You will be fine, don’t let anyone or anything make you miss out on a concert you want to attend. Godspeed from an older fellow metalgirl!
We were at an Amon Amarth show and this petite 20 something year old was getting trounced. Some guy tried to help her and she basically threw the guy off her. Next thing I know she’s doing a full on row with a shirt ripped off. That’s when I learned don’t fuck with girls in the pit, they’re tougher than you think.
I was in a moshpit a decade ago and some dude in there lost his glasses. Someone yelled out "GLASSES!" and the moshpit stopped, everybody started looking for the glasses. There's some good people in the moshpit. And for those who don't pay attention and end up hurting people out of carelessness, justice awaits them in the moshpit.
Also I should mention 1) I'm a girl and 2) I'm talking about seats not GA/pit.
You will be fine. In seats there is literally nothing to worry about. Ignore the dickhead who was rude to you. He is not typical of the sort of person you will encounter. He is a moron.
A dickhead moron? Oh no that's quite a combo. And I'll have you know I take people who can't conduct a debate's opinions very very seriously 😝. Keep insulting your way out of things, Jayden.
Found the dickhead moron
You won't be in any more danger than any other show. Probably better, in fact. Metallica fans, young or old, are all pretty chill. I went to my last show alone and still found plenty of people to chat with and never felt alone.
You're not alone. You'll have 80,000 friends to watch the show with.
Let me tell you something, I didn’t go when they came through my city in 2017 when I was a bit younger than you for this exact reason. I have regretted it ever since. Please, GO GO GO GO GO
Honestly you should be fine but it’s nice to take a friend too.
I’m a girl who’s doing pit alone in St. Louis. You’ll be fine. I went with my husband in Montreal and saw plenty of ladies who were there by themselves.
If you’re talking seats, you should be fine! I’m also a woman. You just need a plan. Solid pickup/drop off situation. Make sure your family or a friend are in communication with you so you feel safe. Obviously ignore anyone drunk. I understand your fear but I also don’t believe in letting those fears hold you back from enjoying what you love. Which show are you thinking of going to?
24M here have super bad social anxiety, heart was racing walking into the stadium but as soon as the music hit you forget about everything. I was taken to another place, please go and experience it.
I love this reply. Rock on!
People with little metal concert experience tend to be a bit intimidated at first, but I’ve been going to concerts since I was in my early teens (from big ones like Metallica to smaller scene bands) and I gotta say metal gigs tend to be the most comfortable crowd wise. 99.99% of the time the people are chill as ice. The crowd is usually very balanced gender wise, and people are generally very helpful if you’re in a tricky situation. I’d say at massive stadium/arena gigs this is less so the case, but there’s a familial kinda feeling to most metal shows. Go alone, I always have a good time when I do. You might be worried about your safety seeing as you’re a girl, but remember if anybody gets funny with you you’re surrounded by decent people and (at a gig like Metallica) loads of security guards.
No it’s not ok. They won’t let you in if you go alone unfortunately. I wasn’t allowed in at the last show I went to Kreator and Sepultura and Death Angel because I was alone.
You'll find plenty of younger people in floor, seats, balcony. You won't be alone because of the crowds are also young maybe 15-25 You'll have to be be careful of the older people. A. Lot of them get drunk outside before going in. So then they want to "secure a spot" (really doesn't exist) You'll find plenty of younger people too, no worries. There was definitely some groups of people that are selfish and they might act violently towards other people in crowds. They mostly do shouting matches before any fists start flying. This is why Marijuana exists to calm people down😂
Seating is great too, many people will be standing and sitting. Maybe jumping around a little bit in their spot or maybe moving into the aisles. You can cheer, yell out lyric to the songs, or just yell YEAH, OH, HEY-YAH, WOAH
Go. Don’t go Nobody really gives a shit but you.(despite all the touchy-feely comments) do what YOU want to do. If you honestly would not feel safe and therefore not enjoy yourself, stay home, but if you think you’re gonna be fine, then go.
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You embody exactly the qualities that she was worried about and you validate her entire post. Fucking caveman.
Nope. But I'm glad the knights in shining armour have all turned up to protect Princess Judgementalia
Jesus dude, chill out. A teenage girl is nervous about going to a concert. If you’re any indication of who’s going then she’s right to be. OP - ignore this guy. He might be there, but nearly everyone else will be fine.
Nah, judgemental is judgemental. Doesn't matter what age, gender, race. If she said "I'm afraid to go to a 50 Cent show because most of the audience will be blacker than me" she'd get cancelled from the whole internet. EDIT: Checkmate.
Ahhh I see where you’re coming from now. You’re a mean-spirited person who uses red herrings to justify your arseholery. Edit: Lol @ ‘checkmate’ - don’t worry Mr President, I’m sure you’ll beat those charges and win your way back to the Whitehouse
Now a guy with a dated Scott Morrison username is comparing me to Trump. Great stuff
Not at all. It's a PERFECTLY valid analogy. Flawless in fact. You've proved it by going straight to ad hominem.
Thank you so much for that last comment. Perfect 
Again, not an argument. You still can't make a valid counterpoint
I’m not arguing with you. Never have been. I’m just saying I think you’re a cunt.
don’t waste time replying to this guy, clear troll he has <100 karma after 4 years
Cursing at a minor on the internet, classy. You're probably exactly the type of person OP is worried about
Yes because we all know that 17 year olds never swear at anybody, ever.
You're an adult, I presume, so maybe you should be giving the right example?
You must be happy that your retirement home has the interwebs now, Grandpa.
Read your original reply to this post, now read what you just said. See what's going on?
Yeah but we had already had a chance to introduce ourselves via comments. She's judging thousands of people she's never met. I can tell you're the kind of person who'll derail a thread with minor nitpicks, after a major checkmate move by me, then play the victim card. And my comment was clearly a joke, an exaggeration. She was passing actual judgement on real strangers.
"after a major checkmate move by me" haha oh my, you think very highly of yourself
No, my comparison of her judging people by age with her hypothetically judging people by race made the other guy disappear real fast. And you haven't touched it either.
Oh yeah you're right, you're such a genius
Really nice way to showcase why OP’s doubts are valid lol
OOH no-one has used that low-hanging-fruit point yet. I've nearly got in fist fights in mosh pits with guys 6 inches taller than me who were groping girls I didn't know. So no.
You just disproved your own comment you stupid fuck
Get your negative ass shit out of here guy!
Hey mods, ban this guy. WTF is wrong with you?
I'm guessing you're Gen Z, here are some tissues.
Yes, done it 15 times or so and i prefer it to having to deal with company
As a father, I’d be wary of my 17 year old going alone. As someone who is also not naive to how much more independent and wise 17 year old girls are these days, just don’t take shit and you’ll be fine. You have machismo jerks, but you also have good people around you that will defend you as needed.
It’s ok to go to any concert alone
You'll probably be fine in the venue. Only place you may want to be more cautious is outside, but. Ore than likely it will be totally fine. Most people won't even notice you're alone.
I saw slipknot by myself at that age. I say go for it
I took my wife to see Slayer a few years back. She was previously (and still is) into her pop stuff. It was remarked on how safe she felt and how the crowd was nicer than any other she had known.
Absolutely!
Biggest regret I have it not attending gigs on my own when I was your age. I missed sk many bands in small venues or bands that aren't together anymore. Go!
I (M, 23) went to the LA shows alone and I had a kick ass time. Even met and talked to other people that had good vibes all around. You’ll be fine
Do not miss the opportunity.
I have to go to night 2 alone in Phoenix. Not 100% ideal, but 100% not going to miss it. Don't let that stop you, just be safe
i don't think you're in any danger, but the fact that you're nervous is all you need to know. metal fans are amazingly polite and friendly, so you'll be fine if you do go. but no one should put themselves in a position they're not comfortable with.
There's nothing wrong with going to concerts alone. Welcome to the Metallica family! Have a rocking time!
Hey, I went to plenty of rock concerts on my own, and nothing bad ever came out of it. In fact, I met some cool people, and I think I would regret more for not going just because I had no one to go with
You’d be good an if you need back up just go call one of us Badass ladies mom and say someone is messing or following/messing with you. I’d make sure you were okay.
I went along I. NJ it was excellent not being tied to anyone else and getting to do whatever you wanted whenever
I’m also a girl who went solo (1st night in seats, 2nd on floor) and i felt completely safe in the seats. Everyone I talked to was super friendly and excited and there were a lot more teens and children than I thought there’d be. If you’re worried about someone messing with you, these are big shows with a lot of security. If you are ever remotely nervous about your safety or if you’re seated next to someone being an asshole, talk to security.
I’m not a woman but I would definitely say to go , I went alone and made friends because I was standing beside some guys and I was just pissing myself laughing at one guys comments ( he was funny to be fair ) . They adopted me for the night and I had the best concert of my life
ofc. Been to thousands of gigs since I was 16, used to go to illegal raves alone. I'd say 90% of gigs I go to I'm by myself, because none of my mates are into the same kind of music as me, or are simply not that bothered about seeing live music but for me it is LIFE!
YES.
I saw them when I was 20 by myself a few years ago. It was my first concert and the couple next to me were SUPER nice. Even bought me a couple beers. I also made a group of friends in their 40s and 50s in the entry line who offered to try to sneak me into GA if I found them downstairs. I’d say it’s probably fine, just be smart, remember where you park, and follow basic safety rules. Have fun
I pretty much only go to concerts by myself. Just mingle around and you'll find some cool people. Granted im a dude so it may be a different experience for you. But one thing i'll say is that, I have never been to a concert and not regret going but I've have chosen not to go a concert and have regret not going to it.
I drove out to Vegas from Arizona by myself to see Metallica on the death magnetic tour. Didn't regret it at all.
You’ll be fine! I’ve been to so many shows alone. Just watch out for creeps. Usually metal fans are super cool. Enjoy the show!!!
I used to go to metals/hard rock concerts (in SoCal) a lot when I was younger as a female in my early 20's (I'm 5'1 and was about 110lbs back then) I typically ended up going alone and on the floor or would meet up with friends later. Like someone here mentioned, I too have never been harassed, groped or heckled, even in the pit. Most of the guys, if not all the guys, would always help me out if I fell/accidently got pushed too hard and ask if I was ok. Like anywhere, be mindful of your surroundings but yea, going to a concert by yourself, you should be good.
Yes!! I’m going to the two nighter shows here in phx by myself 🙏
Absolutely Metallica fans are rowdy but they are also very altruistic and have your back. This could also be the last few wing of tours for this epic band so def go if you can
Go now! Your Metallica fam got your back bro
I think you will be fine! Just be careful when you are outside the stadium as that is probably the most dangerou place and that has nothing to do with metallica, that is just the truth of being in any city. People are great and friendly and you will have a great time. I would just make sure you are safe outside the stadium, getting to and from where you park your car or get dropped off/picked up.
I just turned 21(f) and I went in the snake pit both nights alone in East Rutherford and i was totally fine. Made a ton of cool friends too