Metallica will officially launch their new album 'Death Magnetic' at a special concert in Germany later.

The metal band's show at the O2 World in Berlin precedes a similar date at the O2 Arena in London on Monday.

Tickets to both concerts – priced at 12 euros in Berlin and £5 in London - were only available for fans who registered via the group's website, with all proceeds going to local charities.

Metallica have spent most of today fulfilling media duties in the German capital for their new album, which was officially released worldwide today.

(by Jason Gregory)