Metallica have just announced through their official website, the opener for the first European leg of their 2008 Touring Plans. This is the announcement that was posted today on the official site:

"We’re psyched that our friends in Machine Head have said "yes" to more fun and games following the good times that were had by all at Wembley last summer. They will play with us in Chorzow, Poland and Prague, Czech Republic for the two headlining shows on the first part of our summer European vacation. The remaining dates in May and June are festivals with tons of other cool bands.

As usual, there's more to come..."

The Second Leg openers for Europe should be confirmed within the next few weeks along with couple more dates for the rest of the second leg.

Sources are claim a date on the American East coast will be announced very soon. Stay tuned to MetPage for more information coming soon.