# James Hetfield says Turnstile turned the chance to tour with Metallica

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/james-hetfield-says-turnstile-turned-the-chance-to-tour-with-metallica/
- Published: 2026-11-01T11:07:42+00:00
- Original publisher: Louder
- Original article: https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/we-wanted-to-get-them-on-tour-and-they-said-no-james-hetfield-says-turnstile-turned-the-chance-to-open-for-metallica
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Turnstile declined Metallica’s invitation to tour.
- Hetfield says the band wanted them as support.
- No reason for the decision is given.

## Summary

The new coverage adds no new reporting to the story: James Hetfield says Turnstile declined Metallica’s invitation to tour with them. It confirms the proposed support slot did not go ahead, while offering no further explanation for the decision.

Hetfield’s comments show Metallica wanted the hardcore band on the tour. The article gives no dates, tour details or reason for Turnstile’s refusal.

## Coverage

- [Louder: James Hetfield says Turnstile turned the chance to tour with Metallica](https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/we-wanted-to-get-them-on-tour-and-they-said-no-james-hetfield-says-turnstile-turned-the-chance-to-open-for-metallica)
- [NME: Turnstile turned down the chance to tour with Metallica](https://www.nme.com/news/music/turnstile-turned-down-the-chance-to-tour-with-metallica-3974749?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turnstile-turned-down-the-chance-to-tour-with-metallica)

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