Metallica.
American heavy metal band
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Metallica is touring across North America, with scheduled performances in Kansas City, Cleveland, and Indianapolis, and a residency at Las Vegas Sphere.Well supported5 reports
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Metallica and Mötley Crüe are addressing political commentary, with Mötley Crüe holding a tour date in North Carolina.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump's political involvement generates momentum in races, while hosts analyze the political landscape and Metallica comments on advocacy.Some support1 report
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Hagar hosted a Birthday Bash in Cabo San Lucas on October 13, 2026, featuring performances by Metallica, Alice Cooper, and Kenny Chesney.Some support1 report
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Metallica is on residency in Las Vegas, while Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour and Hetfield made a dig at him.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Metallica is performing shows at Mohegan Sun Arena and holding residency at the Sphere venue in the region.Well supported6 reports
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Metallica, Wu-Tang Clan, and ODB are involved in a shared bill celebrating legacy and leveraging the Las Vegas market for residency tours.Some support1 report
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Shelley Berkley attends a garage opening while Metallica and Delta Air Lines sponsor a blood donation center in Las Vegas.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Metallica and another band are major forces in the metal genre and are currently part of the UK headline tour circuit.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Joe Duplantier recently toured with Metallica.Some support1 report
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U.S. Department of Education selected the University of Wyoming for a federal experiment involving music analysis in a philosophy class.Some support1 report
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Gov't Mule covered Bob Marley and the Wailers, drawing parallels to heavy metal and Al Anderson's playing.Some support1 report
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Rex Brown supported Metallica on the M72 World Tour on August 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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The band Royal Blood confirmed they would not perform in Leeds, noting they drew inspiration from Metallica and Justice.Some support1 report
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Metallica was involved in a bus crash while touring in Sweden on August 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Metallica is associated with the Bay Area region.Some support1 report
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A collection of news items including a festival at Castle Donington, Metallica's book release, and John Lennon's political statements.Some support1 report
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A song about Johnny Cash was considered by Bad Seeds, performed during the Lollapalooza tour, and later covered by Metallica.Some support1 report
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CCV is participating in the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), which is also expanding its reach to the United Kingdom.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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An album was recorded after the founder's tragic death, with the band producing the song 'One' using video exposure.Some support1 report
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Jim Johnston composed themes for WWE during his tenure, with his work being compared to Metallica's style.Some support1 report
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Barton Community College received federal funding and a recent grant from Metallica, whose foundation partners with the American Association of Community Colleges.Some support1 report
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ServiceTitan announced a partnership with Metallica's nonprofit organization and is also supporting MSI through the American Association of Community Colleges.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Metallica participated in charity work in Ireland, including a blood drive and a $100,000 donation for earthquake relief.Some support1 report
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Metallica announced a donation of $100,000 to support relief efforts via Direct Relief.Well supported10 reports
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Metallica is touring England and covered Delilah during a recent gig.Some support1 report
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Metallica's foundation is partnering with Biggs' charity, coinciding with a sold-out performance in Wales.Some support2 reports
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Metallica and Candlelight Records operate in the global metal music market, with Metallica's albums available on collected vinyl.Some support1 report
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Metallica is touring in Glasgow as part of their world tour, with members James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Lars Ulrich involved.Well supported3 reports
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Around Metallica this week
News at the entities that move Metallica most-
Avatar TransactionalCAA represents Avatar Entertainment for the adaptation of a novel published by Grupo Planeta.Moves Metallica
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MTV OperationalMTV and Channel 4 were noted as being part of the UK media scene.Moves Metallica
Connections
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Direct Relief Transactional
Metallica made a charitable donation of $100,000 to Direct Relief to support their relief efforts.
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Lars Ulrich Structural
Lars Ulrich is a core, founding member and drummer of the band Metallica.
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Kirk Hammett Structural
Kirk Hammett is a guitarist and member of the band Metallica.
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James Hetfield Structural
James Hetfield is a core, defining member and frontman of the band Metallica.
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Kansas City Transactional
Metallica is scheduled to perform in Kansas City as part of a planned tour stop.
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American Association of Community Colleges Operational
Metallica's foundation actively partners with the American Association of Community Colleges to launch and expand community initiatives.
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William Shatner Structural
Shatner's band utilized Metallica's recorded work as source material for their own musical compositions.
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Sphere Operational
Metallica is conducting an ongoing residency performance at the Sphere venue.
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Kirk Hammett Structural
Kirk Hammett contributes expressive solos as a functional member of the band Metallica.
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Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Structural
Metallica utilized operational experience gained by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to inform and guide its global strategic planning.
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Venezuela Transactional
Metallica provided a specific donation of $100,000 to aid earthquake victims in Venezuela.
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Biggs Operational
Metallica's foundation actively collaborates with Biggs' charity in its philanthropic work.
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Instagram Transactional
Metallica utilized Instagram as a platform to announce a charitable donation.
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Robert Trujillo Structural
Robert Trujillo is a member of the band Metallica.
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Cliff Burton Structural
Cliff Burton was a foundational member of Metallica, whose legacy continues to influence the band's output.
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Tomorrowland Transactional
Metallica loaned stage parts to Tomorrowland for festival events and disaster relief.
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American Red Cross Transactional
Metallica provides sponsorship and support to the American Red Cross's blood donation initiatives.
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Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service Transactional
The entities partnered to collaborate on blood donation drives as part of a larger tour commitment.
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CCV Operational
CCV is currently involved in the Metallica Scholars Initiative, indicating a functional partnership.
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Avatar Transactional
Avatar is contracted to perform as the opening act for Metallica's shows.
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ServiceTitan Operational
ServiceTitan has formed a partnership with Metallica's nonprofit organization.
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Joe Duplantier Operational
Joe Duplantier participated in a tour with Metallica.
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Welsh Blood Service Transactional
Metallica partnered with the Welsh Blood Service for various blood donation drives and promotional activities.
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Flemming Rasmussen Transactional
The two entities collaborated on the production of the song 'One' during the album recording process.
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Neal Schon Transactional
A member of Metallica purchased Neal Schon's guitar at auction.
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MTV Operational
Metallica utilized MTV's video exposure platform to achieve breakthrough success.
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Hyundai Mentioned together
A reviewer compared a Hyundai vehicle model to a Metallica album.
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Jim Johnston Mentioned together
Jim Johnston's work has been compared to Metallica's musical style.
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Las Vegas Shared context
Metallica is performing a residency event within the context of Las Vegas.
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Scotland Shared context
Metallica performed a tour within the geographical boundaries of Scotland.
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England Shared context
Metallica is currently touring England as part of their international performance schedule.
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Billboard Shared context
Metallica achieved chart success by debuting at number one on the Billboard charts.
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North America Shared context
Metallica is currently planning tours and performances across the geographical boundaries of North America.
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Napster Mentioned together
Napster is noted as a disruptive force that impacted the music distribution model relevant to Metallica.
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Indianapolis Transactional
Metallica is scheduled to perform in Indianapolis.
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NME Mentioned together
Both entities are grouped thematically as major forces within the metal genre.
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Newsweek Mentioned together
Newsweek has used Metallica's performance as a subject of comparison in media analysis.
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U.K. Operational
Metallica's foundation is expanding its operational reach into the U.K. market.
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Candlelight Records Shared context
Both entities are described as operating within the global metal music market.
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Alan Prosser Operational
Alan Prosser operates as a spokesperson for a collaboration involving Metallica.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Metallica and Mötley Crüe are addressing political commentary, with Mötley Crüe holding a tour date in North Carolina.
- Donald Trump's political involvement generates momentum in races, while hosts analyze the political landscape and Metallica comments on advocacy.
- Hagar hosted a Birthday Bash in Cabo San Lucas on October 13, 2026, featuring performances by Metallica, Alice Cooper, and Kenny Chesney.
- Metallica is on residency in Las Vegas, while Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour and Hetfield made a dig at him.
- Metallica, Wu-Tang Clan, and ODB are involved in a shared bill celebrating legacy and leveraging the Las Vegas market for residency tours.
September 2026
5 events- Metallica is touring across North America, with scheduled performances in Kansas City, Cleveland, and Indianapolis, and a residency at Las Vegas Sphere.
- Shelley Berkley attends a garage opening while Metallica and Delta Air Lines sponsor a blood donation center in Las Vegas.
- Metallica and another band are major forces in the metal genre and are currently part of the UK headline tour circuit.
- Joe Duplantier recently toured with Metallica.
- U.S. Department of Education selected the University of Wyoming for a federal experiment involving music analysis in a philosophy class.
August 2026
7 events- Gov't Mule covered Bob Marley and the Wailers, drawing parallels to heavy metal and Al Anderson's playing.
- Rex Brown supported Metallica on the M72 World Tour on August 28, 2026.
- The band Royal Blood confirmed they would not perform in Leeds, noting they drew inspiration from Metallica and Justice.
- Metallica was involved in a bus crash while touring in Sweden on August 28, 2026.
- Metallica is associated with the Bay Area region.
- A collection of news items including a festival at Castle Donington, Metallica's book release, and John Lennon's political statements.
- A song about Johnny Cash was considered by Bad Seeds, performed during the Lollapalooza tour, and later covered by Metallica.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
7 events- Metallica is performing shows at Mohegan Sun Arena and holding residency at the Sphere venue in the region.
- CCV is participating in the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), which is also expanding its reach to the United Kingdom.
- An album was recorded after the founder's tragic death, with the band producing the song 'One' using video exposure.
- Jim Johnston composed themes for WWE during his tenure, with his work being compared to Metallica's style.
- Barton Community College received federal funding and a recent grant from Metallica, whose foundation partners with the American Association of Community Colleges.
- Metallica participated in charity work in Ireland, including a blood drive and a $100,000 donation for earthquake relief.
- Metallica announced a donation of $100,000 to support relief efforts via Direct Relief.
June 2026
5 events- ServiceTitan announced a partnership with Metallica's nonprofit organization and is also supporting MSI through the American Association of Community Colleges.
- Metallica is touring England and covered Delilah during a recent gig.
- Metallica's foundation is partnering with Biggs' charity, coinciding with a sold-out performance in Wales.
- Metallica and Candlelight Records operate in the global metal music market, with Metallica's albums available on collected vinyl.
- Metallica is touring in Glasgow as part of their world tour, with members James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Lars Ulrich involved.