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James Hetfield expresses his gratitude for Metallica fans, highlighting the emotional connection and diverse audience that energizes him to perform, while also discussing the band's philanthropic efforts through their All Within My Hands foundation.
Metallica has postponed their September 3 concert in Phoenix after lead singer James Hetfield tested positive for Covid-19. The band expressed their regret and announced that the show will now take place on September 9, 2023. This comes as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the US, with the new EG.5 variant driving most new infections.
Metallica has postponed their concert in Glendale after lead singer James Hetfield tested positive for COVID-19. The band plans to reschedule the show for September 9, 2023, and all tickets for the original date will be honored. Other M72 Weekend Takeover events are still scheduled to proceed as planned.
Metallica's Sunday show in Glendale has been postponed after lead singer James Hetfield tested positive for COVID-19. The concert has been rescheduled for September 9, and all tickets for the original date will be honored. The band expressed disappointment and apologized for any inconvenience caused. Other events scheduled for the M72 Weekend Takeover have not been affected.
Metallica shut down a commenter who said James Hetfield wouldn't approve of bagpiper Ally Crowley-Duncan's covers of their songs, stating that the commenter doesn't speak on their behalf and that the covers are awesome. The band encourages covers of their music and gatekeeping is just plain dumb.
Metallica's Lars Ulrich discusses the band's dynamic and how they're reaching the point where they feel more comfortable being vulnerable and open around each other. Ulrich admits to having his own worries and insecurities, saying he has days where he feels like a loser or his head is not screwed on straight. He also confirms that James Hetfield is doing great post-rehab. Metallica's latest album, 72 Seasons, is out now.
Metallica's 11th studio album, "72 Seasons," strikes a balance between the honed muscle and worldly wisdom of the world's biggest metal band and the high-on-testosterone-and-NWOBHM energy of the kids who made Kill 'Em All. The album features thrash and speed, stadium-sized riffs, and nods to doom influences like Trouble. James Hetfield's lyrics are some of his most black-cloud since the bitter cynicism of ...And Justice For All. At an hour-and-a-quarter, the album is a lot to cram in in one go, but it consistently slaps hard and sounds like a band caught up in their own energy.
Metallica's 12th full-length album, "72 Seasons," explores the cruelty of youth and the dangers of growing up. The album combines youthful fury and adult wisdom, with more than 40 years of experience, the band plays with more purpose than in their speed-demon days. The tracks show an alpha male breaking the facade of brash metal rage as he searches for his own truth. The album is a master class in melancholy and features Metallica's longest-ever song, "Inamorata."