Metallica Honors Hometown Heroes Rush In Toronto

Metallica’s M72 World Tour hit Toronto’s Rogers Centre on Saturday. The metal legends tipped their caps to hometown heroes Rush with a medley of “La Villa Strangiato” and “YYZ.”

The Rush nod came during the “Kirk and Rob Doodle” segment of the show featuring Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Rob Trujillo. The pair first tackled Rush’s “La Villa Strangiato,” originally appearing on the trio’s 1978 album, Hemispheres. Kirk and Rob also included a snippet of “YYZ,” off 1981’s Moving Pictures.

“Thank you so much,” Trujillo said following the medley. “Rush we love you, Geddy, Alex, Neil, we love you.”

Watch the Metallica Rush tribute in Toronto below:

Metallica kicked off the concert with “Whiplash” off the band’s 1983 debut album, Kill ‘Em All. The quartet also touched on their latest studio album, 72 Seasons, with “Lux Æterna,” “Screaming Suicide” and “Inamorata.”

Additional favorites performed included “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “The Unforgiven” and “One.” Metallica wrapped the concert with the classic “Enter Sandman.”

Next up for Metallica is a two-night stand in Nashville beginning May 1. Scroll down for the band’s full tour routing and ticket info.