Metallica perform live at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - in pictures

Metallica frontman James Hetfield salutes the crowd at Etihad Park, during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. All photos: Ethara
Metallica frontman James Hetfield salutes the crowd at Etihad Park, during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. All photos: Ethara
Metallica performed with scintillating precision and drive at their after-race concert
Metallica performed with scintillating precision and drive at their after-race concert
The concert featured some of the renowned metal band's greatest hits
The concert featured some of the renowned metal band's greatest hits
Metallica treated fans in Abu Dhabi to songs including Creeping Death and For Whom the Bell Tolls
Metallica treated fans in Abu Dhabi to songs including Creeping Death and For Whom the Bell Tolls
The band have rocked Etihad Park on three occasions
The band have rocked Etihad Park on three occasions
Lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo on stage
Lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo on stage
Metallica are among the after-race headline acts at the F1 finale in Abu Dhabi
Metallica are among the after-race headline acts at the F1 finale in Abu Dhabi
Thousands packed into the venue on Yas Island to see the band in action
Thousands packed into the venue on Yas Island to see the band in action
Hetfield and Hammett on stage at Etihad Park
Hetfield and Hammett on stage at Etihad Park
Metallica remain a powerful on-stage presence after 40 years at the forefront of heavy metal
Metallica remain a powerful on-stage presence after 40 years at the forefront of heavy metal