Tshomarelo Mosaka travelled to Frankfurt, Germany, this week after receiving an invitation connected to Metallica’s M72 World Tour.
Mosaka, known for his work in Botswana’s metal scene and as part of Overthrust, shared that he had been invited in recognition of his efforts in promoting and supporting African metal. In the invitation letter, dated 27 March 2026, Blackened Recordings referred to his “hard work, dedication, commitment and continued efforts in promoting and driving the African metal music scene forward”. The show took place on 22 May in Frankfurt, with Gojira and Knocked Loose also on the bill.
After arriving in Germany, Mosaka thanked Metallica and their crew for the invitation: “What a long flight! Arrived safely in Frankfurt, Germany this morning honoring Metallica invitation to their World Tour”, he wrote.
For Mosaka, the invitation also meant seeing Metallica live for the first time: “I highly appreciate the vacation you arranged for me and an opportunity to watch your live performance for the very first time in my life”, he wrote. “For so long from my childhood Metallica has always been my favourite and seeing them live is indeed a dream come true.”
Speaking exclusively to AFRICA.ROCKS after the show, Tshomarelo said the experience was both personal and tied to the wider recognition of his work in African metal: “Honestly, seeing Metallica live for the first time was a dream come true. Their music has inspired me since childhood, and being invited to witness their performance while receiving recognition for my contribution to the African metal scene made the experience even more meaningful. It is a moment I will cherish for the rest of my life.”
Metallica’s set in Frankfurt included “Creeping Death”, “Harvester of Sorrow”, “Holier Than Thou”, “King Nothing”, “72 Seasons”, “Ride the Lightning”, “The Day That Never Comes”, “Cyanide”, “Orion”, “Nothing Else Matters”, “Sad but True”, “Battery”, “Fuel”, “Seek & Destroy” and “Master of Puppets”. Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo also played a doodle based on Tankard’s “Schwarz-Weiß wie Schnee”.
Mosaka ended his post by thanking those who have supported him: “To all of you across the world who supports me, just know that you mean the world to me, I appreciate you, I respect you and I love you!”
