Despite a massive fire that destroyed its main stage, Belgium EDM festival Tomorrowland is taking place this weekend, thanks largely to Metallica.

The Belgian EDM festival Tomorrowland was off to a horrific start when the main stage burned down the day before the event was supposed to begin. However, Metallica have come to the rescue by offering the stage from their M72 World Tour.

"Our teams are working day and night, with heart and soul, to turn the impossible into reality: Tomorrowland Belgium 2025 will open doors at 14:00. An alternative setup for the beloved Mainstage is planned to open at 16:00, pending any last-minute changes. All artists will perform as scheduled on all other stages as from 14:00."

A day before crowds were set to arrive for the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, a fire broke out and severely damaged its iconic main stage. The incident occurred in the town of Boom, near Antwerp, just as final preparations were underway.

It’s a full-scale fantasy, with floating castles, sky-piercing lights, and towering stages that look like something from another world.Related: Disaster hit Texas, and this brand quietly stepped up fastFans travel from every continent to experience it.

A stage fire tested Tomorrowland’s unity. For Atlanta, it reignites memories of TomorrowWorld’s brief but bold legacy.

Tomorrowland music festival commenced successfully just days after a fire threatened its main stage. Despite the setbacks, thousands gathered near Boom, Belgium, to enjoy the event, highlighting unity and global connectivity.

Some residents were evacuated as firefighters worked to stop the flames from reaching the surrounding residential area and woodland. Tomorrowland was started in Belgium in 2005 and has become one of the biggest electronic dance music festivals in the world.