James Hetfield says Turnstile turned the chance to tour with Metallica
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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.
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In short
- Turnstile declined Metallica’s invitation to tour.
- Hetfield says the band wanted them as support.
- No reason for the decision is given.
How this story developed
- 33 minutes ago Metallica frontman James Hetfield says the band invited hardcore group Turnstile to tour with them, but Turnstile declined. The decision meant the bands did not share the stage on the proposed run, despite Metallica’s interest in bringing them along.
- 35 minutes ago 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.
Explained simply
Metallica are an American heavy metal band formed in 1981, known for their long-running career and large international tours. James Hetfield is the band’s singer and guitarist.
Turnstile are an American hardcore punk band whose sound and audience differ from Metallica’s, though both groups play loud guitar music. Touring together would have introduced each band to some of the other’s fans.
A support act performs before the main band at a concert. Such tours can help newer or less widely known groups reach larger audiences, while giving the headlining band a chance to bring artists they value to its shows.