Hetfield says Metallica won't push politics at concerts

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 01:14 · Archive

Metallica frontman James Hetfield said at Las Vegas that the band will not use concerts as political platforms.

Metallica frontman James Hetfield said at the band's Las Vegas Sphere show on Saturday that musicians should not use concerts as political platforms. The 63-year-old told the audience that whilst he was grateful they had travelled to see the band, Metallica would not 'influence you with their bulls---' like some other entertainers. 'Metallica's agenda is love, energy and heavy music, baby,' he added as the crowd applauded.

Hetfield did not name specific artists, but his comments followed Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' last month. The rapper was dropped from remaining performances after repeatedly calling for 'Free Palestine' and performing his pro-Palestinian protest song 'Hind's Hall' whilst opening for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Macklemore later said Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, had told Sheeran that he would not be allowed to perform at the stadium.

How it is being reported

• Metallica frontman James Hetfield slams artists pushing ‘bulls–t’ political agendas at concertsMetallica frontman James Hetfield is calling out performers who bring political agendas to the stage.New York Post · 14 Oct, 00:54
• Metallica frontman James Hetfield blasts entertainers pushing political agendas at concertsMetallica frontman James Hetfield took aim at concert politics amid Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over Free Palestine calls.Fox News · 13 Oct, 13:28

In this story: James Hetfield · Metallica · Macklemore · Ed Sheeran · Las Vegas

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