Metallica To Headline "The Night Before" Concert

CBS RADIO will celebrate the nation’s most anticipated sporting event with one of the biggest selling acts in American music history, Metallica.  Among the most influential rock bands of all time, Metallica is set to headline CBS RADIO’s THE NIGHT BEFORE, a one-of-a-kind concert experience, presented by Salesforce, the evening prior to Super Bowl 50, on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.

Metallica’s James Hetfield made the official announcement live in studio during an appearance with morning show host Kevin Klein  on CBS RADIO's LIVE 105 KITS 105.3 FM in San Francisco, the band’s hometown.  It was also announced Cage the Elephant would kick-off the third annual event with a set featuring some of their most acclaimed songs.

“How cool is this?” said Lars Ulrich, co-founding member of Metallica.  “Super Bowl madness, AT&T Park and Metallica all coming together in one over-the-top hometown gig. We are of course beyond psyched and extremely honored to be flying the flag for not only Bay Area music, but for heavy music in general at CBS RADIO’s THE NIGHT BEFORE 2016 edition. Get your dancing shoes ready, 'cause this is going to be one next-level, uniquely crazy event!”

“We could think of no band other than Metallica worthy of headlining such a major event in San Francisco as the city plays host to the Super Bowl,” said Andre Fernandez, President, CBS RADIO.

“CBS RADIO’s THE NIGHT BEFORE has quickly become an anchor of our annual concert lineup, and we are ready to share the energy and excitement of the show with thousands of music and sports fans.  It’s going to be one of the most memorable nights in San Francisco music history.”

Metallica fans will have access to tickets first through the band’s Fan Club pre-sale.  Details can be found on the official Metallica Club website.  Citi® cardmembers can also purchase pre-sale tickets beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10:00AM, PT through Thursday, Nov. 5 at 10:00PM, PT.  For more information, visit citiprivatepass.com. General ticket sales begin on Friday, Nov. 6 at 10:00AM, PT through Ticketmaster.

In addition, CBS RADIO alternative, adult hits and sports stations, and its interactive music network, Radio.com will give listeners the chance to win a once in a lifetime trip to San Francisco where they will attend the show and other popular events.

CBS RADIO’s THE NIGHT BEFORE is produced in association with Live Nation and Giants Enterprises.  For performing artist news, interviews with the artists and live coverage of the show, visit Radio.com/thenightbefore.