Metallica's drum tech, Jimmy Clark, has shared his experiences on the band's massive M72 World Tour in a new video interview.

The clip sees Clark talk through his role behind Lars Ulrich's kit, revealing the intricacies of Metallica's live sound and how it's achieved with five custom kits.

Clark notes that the gear used helps him achieve Metallica's iconic drum sounds live.

The M72 World Tour has been a visual spectacle for fans, with Metallica playing to over four million people across seven continents since its spring 2023 kick-off.

The band's current run has seen them play in various unique venues, from intimate clubs to massive stadiums.

The tour's production is universally hailed as one of the best live experiences of the year.

In other news, Metallica will be taking up residence at Sphere in Las Vegas for a 2027 residency.

The band's shows will see them enhance their live catalog with immersive technologies that will allow fans to experience their sound and fury in new dimensions.

Whether you've seen Metallica from the upper reaches of a stadium or an intimate club gig, Sphere's technology promises a wholly unique experience.

The residency marks another chance for Metallica to reinvent how they interact with their fans in a live setting, as per drummer Lars Ulrich's comments on its opening night last year.

The venue itself is an experiential medium that redefines the future of immersive experiences and hosts original Sphere Experiences from leading Hollywood creatives.

In related news, Paul Di'Anno's final solo album of original material is now available on colored vinyl.

The album has been praised by Metal Digest as a "tight as fuck" release that delivers proper fist-in-the-air heavy metal.