Epidemiological experts are clear that Covid, a disease that has kept the world on its health alert for almost three years, is here to stay. This influence even reached such eminent figures as James Hetfield, Metallica vocalist and guitaristwhich resulted in the American band postponing some of their scheduled shows on the current tour to next week.
Through their official page, the group heavy metal, known for such hits as “Enter Sandman” and “Nothing Else Matters”., shared the news along with an image showing a positive Covid test result, accompanied by a message about it. However, it has been noted that tomorrow’s Glendale, Arizona show has been rescheduled for next Saturday.
A message on the website reads: “We regret to announce that tomorrow’s scheduled date at the M72 at State Farm Stadium has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023 as James has unfortunately fallen ill with Covid. We deeply regret and apologize for the inconvenience caused. We look forward to returning and wrapping up the M72 weekend next Saturday.”
In addition to this news Metallica has been garnering attention lately for more than just the presence of celebrities like Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and John Travolta (Grease) at one of his concerts, and also because a dog named “Storm” who ran away from his house near the stadium “Sophie” enjoyed the performance without interference.
The band members joked about Storm’s experience, noting that she enjoys songs like “Master of Puppets”. However, they emphasized that it is not recommended to bring pets to mass events.
Who is James Hetfield?
James Hetfield, leader, guitarist and singer of Metallicarecently celebrated its 60th birthday. Co-writing some of the most iconic rock songs of recent decades, including “Whiplash”, “Master Of Puppets”, “Enter Sandman” and “Nothing Else Matters”, Hatfield continues to front the band he co-founded with Lars Ulrich. a few years ago, more than forty years ago.
Born on August 3, 1963 in Downey, California, Hatfield began learning piano as a child and then joined bands such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin as a teenager in the 70s. He formed several bands before co-founding Metallica in 1981 in Los Angeles.
As the lead singer and guitarist of the band, James Hatfield he pioneered the band’s wild and original sound, leaving an indelible mark on rock and heavy metal in particular, as well as its denser and more powerful variants such as grunge. Over the years, Metallica has released ten studio albums, the first of which was 1983’s unforgettable Kill ‘Em All, recorded in just 17 days and considered a metal classic.
After another outstanding album “Master Of Puppets” in 1986, in 1991 the band released a self-titled album, commonly known as “The Black Album”. This album includes one of the classic songs. Metallica Talks About ‘Enter Sandman’. Over the years, the group has consolidated its international success thanks to several Grammy Awardcollaborations with other artists, tributes and numerous projects.
Despite difficult times, such as Hatfield’s drinking problems, which led to a period of rehab in 2001, Metallica remains the dominant force in music and continues to attracting new generations of fans. The band is currently on a world tour that will take them across the United States and Canada before the end of the year, with dates for 2024 already confirmed in several European countries.
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Source: La Opinion
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