James Hetfield Says Turnstile Turned Down Touring with Metallica
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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.
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In short
- Turnstile declined Metallica’s touring offer.
- Hetfield praised the band’s live shows.
- Metallica’s North American stadium tour is set for 2027.
How this story developed
- 20 minutes ago Metallica invited Turnstile to tour with them, but the band declined, James Hetfield said on his SiriusXM show, Riff Life.
- 23 minutes ago 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.
Explained simply
Metallica are a long-running heavy metal band led by singer and guitarist James Hetfield. Turnstile are a younger American band whose music draws on hardcore punk, a fast, energetic style; they have built a following through their records and live shows.
Established bands sometimes invite newer acts to join them on tour, giving them access to larger audiences. Turnstile have continued to build their career independently, while Metallica’s stadium tours bring them to much bigger venues. The story concerns how bands weigh the reach of a major tour against the freedom to follow their own plans.