Hetfield: Turnstile declined a Metallica tour offer
Metallica frontman says the hardcore band turned down touring with them, saying they're "doing good on their own already."
What to know
- Hetfield says Metallica invited Turnstile to tour but were turned down, with Turnstile reportedly citing their own success.
- The comments followed Turnstile's widely praised National Mall show that drew about 60,000 people.
- Metallica has previously brought other heavy acts like Knocked Loose on tour and is slated for a 2027 stadium tour with Limp Bizkit.
- Online reaction is split between praise for Turnstile's independence, criticism of Hetfield's public persona, and commentary on guitarist Meg Mills's role in the band's appeal.
The dispute Whether Hetfield's remarks reflect genuine respect for Turnstile or are part of a broader pattern of him centering himself in public commentary. · positions read across 8 posts and comments
Turnstile doesn't need to tour with anyone since Metallica only tours with bands they personally like.
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“Right? Like they're Metallica, they obviously don't need to tour with any opening acts so they obviously like the groups they bring on tour with them, musically or as friends.”
oxencotten · reddit ↗
Hetfield's recent public comments and behavior are self-centered and off-putting.
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“I am not enjoying this era of Hetfiled. I grew up on Metallica and this asshole just wants to make everything about himself now.”
Old-Dealer-668 · reddit ↗
Guitarist Meg Mills is a genuine draw for part of Turnstile's fanbase, beyond the music itself.
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“Are we really pretending that a girl in a hardcore band is not a major part of their appeal for a large chunk of their fanbase?”
vagina_candle · reddit ↗
“Super cool guys, super fun. They've got a gal in the band now, which is fun.”
James Hetfield, Metallica frontman · SiriusXM's Riff Life, via Consequence ↗ · Oct 30
James Hetfield Metallica frontmanTurnstile Hardcore bandMeg Mills Turnstile guitaristMetallica Rock band
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Commenters react to Hetfield's comments and Turnstile's draw
Reddit commenters discussed whether Turnstile needed to open for anyone, criticized Hetfield's recent public persona, and debated the appeal of guitarist Meg Mills to the band's fanbase.
“I am not enjoying this era of Hetfiled. I grew up on Metallica and this asshole just wants to make everything about himself now.”
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Slayer fans supposedly had a reputation for being pretty ruthless to opening bands way back in the day, to the point where some bands were nervous about having to open up for them. The comment was meant to be entirely in good fun though. I've seen Slayer once and the crowd was enthusiastic but chill towards the openers.
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What, you didn't like Not-Quite-Pantera featuring two guys who betrayed the memory of their deceased bandmates? Preemptive edit: I don't give a shit if Dimebag's wife approved of the reunion. She was not a member of Pantera.
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Stereogum adds context on Hetfield's Turnstile remarks
Stereogum's write-up added that Hetfield has previously been seen sidestage at Turnstile shows, noted Knocked Loose opened Metallica's European M72 tour leg this year, and identified the "gal in the band" as guitarist Meg Mills.
“They've got a gal in the band now playing, which is fun…”
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first by Stereogum, 12d ago
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Right? Like they're Metallica, they obviously don't need to tour with any opening acts so they obviously like the groups they bring on tour with them, musically or as friends.
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I refuse to read the articles. I just go to the comments so that people can tell me how I should feel about the article.
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Hetfield says Turnstile turned down a Metallica tour
On his SiriusXM show Riff Life, James Hetfield said Metallica had invited Turnstile to tour together and were declined, praising the band's live show and camaraderie.
“We wanted to get them on tour, and they said, 'No. They're doing good on their own already.'”
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1 outlet first by Consequence, 12d ago · read ↗
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Turnstile headlines National Mall show for 60,000 — Turnstile played a widely discussed set on Washington, DC's National Mall, drawing roughly 60,000 people and generating buzz across music media.
What people are saying 2 voices from 1 site · best of 8 · verbatim
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Sonny: "Are they booing us?" Bass player: "No, they're saying Boom!" Sonny to crowd: "Are you saying boo or boom?"
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Are we really pretending that a girl in a hardcore band is not a major part of their appeal for a large chunk of their fanbase?