Metallica frontman James Hetfield may be roaring to a 60,000-strong audience in Perth tomorrow night, but ahead of the first show of the tour, he went and visited Rottnest Island.

Perth Now reports that the singer and guitarist boarded a ferry to Rottnest Island on Thursday (30 October), just two days before the band’s first night on their M72 Australian tour.

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A photo of Hetfield was shared on Metallica fan pages on social media. The singer was wearing a Black Sabbath – Back To The Beginning concert hoodie, aviator sunglasses, and a cap. He was also reportedly joined by his partner, Adriana Gillett. Keep an eye out for photos of Hetfield meeting quokkas.

Today, a pop-up store packed with M72 Australian tour merchandise opens in the heart of Perth to kick off the tour and treat fans to something special.

The store is home to exclusive items, including a black, red, and white splatter vinyl edition of Metallica’s latest album, 72 Seasons, as well as an exclusive screen-printed tour poster and t-shirt designed by Fremantle-based artist Ken Taylor.

Ahead of Saturday night’s show, fans can also buy a skateboard designed by artist Luke Preece, patches related to the Perth show, and a range of classic tees, accessories, and unique tour items. The band also encourages fans to pick up an M72 Fan Card to win prizes, including the chance to see Metallica from the renowned Snake Pit.

The pop-up store is located at Murray Street Mall in Perth. Open from 8:30 am today until Sunday, the doors will close at 8:30 pm tonight and tomorrow, and 6:00 pm on Sunday.

Metallica’s Australian tour begins at Optus Stadium tomorrow. The tour continues at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday, 5 November, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Saturday, 8 November, Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday, 12 November, and concludes at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Saturday, 15 November.

A few days later, Metallica will cross the ditch and perform at Auckland’s Eden Park on Wednesday, 19 November.

The Australian and New Zealand leg of shows sees Metallica joined by special guests Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies. A limited final release of tickets is available on the Live Nation website.