# James Hetfield Says Turnstile Turned Down Touring with Metallica

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/james-hetfield-says-turnstile-turned-down-touring-with-metallica/
- Published: 2026-10-31T18:08:39+00:00
- Original publisher: Consequence
- Original article: https://consequence.net/2026/10/james-hetfield-turnstile-turned-down-metallica/
- Topics: Business, Markets

## Key points

- Turnstile declined Metallica’s touring offer.
- Hetfield praised the band’s live shows.
- Metallica’s North American stadium tour is set for 2027.

## Summary

Newly added coverage confirms that Metallica asked Turnstile to tour with them, but Turnstile declined. James Hetfield said on his SiriusXM show that the band was already doing well independently, and praised the energy of its live performances.

Hetfield did not say when Metallica made the offer. He also described Turnstile as fun to spend time with and noted that a woman is now in the band. Metallica are scheduled to tour North American stadiums in 2027, with Limp Bizkit as support.

## Coverage

- [Consequence: James Hetfield Says Turnstile Turned Down Touring with Metallica](https://consequence.net/2026/10/james-hetfield-turnstile-turned-down-metallica/)
- [Stereogum: James Hetfield Says Turnstile Turned Down Metallica Tour](https://stereogum.com/2516208/james-hetfield-says-turnstile-turned-down-metallica-tour/news/)

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