Hetfield back in rehab. Aus/NZ tour postponed.

Here's some video.

Bang out a few covers at HQ to get back into the feels. Would be nice. I'm just glad to see him looking healthy and hear him laugh. Still has his humour. Made that guy shit his pants with the guitar LoL.

Not much info in this, but here you go.

Update from James.

You the guy that makes these vids or sumpin?


A NOTE FROM JAMES

Feb 24, 2020



Dear Metallica Family,



It pains me to write this, but I have to let all of you know that I cannot make it to Sonic Temple in Columbus and Louder Than Life in Louisville this year. As part of my continuing effort to get and stay healthy, I have critical recovery events on those weekends that cannot be moved. I apologize to all of our fans who have bought tickets for these festivals. We are working with the festival promoters to provide for refunds or exchanges. My intent with this statement is saying “I apologize” to each one of you. The reality is that I have not prioritized my health in the past year of touring and I now know that my mental health comes first. That might sound like a no-brainer for most of you but I didn’t want to let the Metallica team/family down and, I alone, completely compromised myself.



Looking on the brighter side, my therapy is going well. It was absolutely necessary for me to look after my mental, physical, and spiritual health.



I want to stress that the band will play all other announced 2020 shows.



I am looking forward to getting back to playing and seeing all our great South American fans in April. And, of course, playing Epicenter in Charlotte, Welcome to Rockville in Daytona and Aftershock in Sacramento. We will still play two unique sets at each of these festivals.



Beyond 2020, I am optimistic about the blessings I have been given and what the future brings. I appreciate all the great prayers and support from everyone since I went into rehab last September. Like the moth into the flame, being human in this career has its huge challenges and can be difficult. Your understanding helps the healing.



- James


www.metallica.com/news/2020-02-24-a-note-from-james.html

Oh poor touring him!

Your such a rebel "Jayzon". I wish I was as cool as you.

I think the point is, the news in this case, was James released a letter. It was released on all Metallica social media and their website. Linking that would suffice, rather than a talking head I don't know or need to hear or look at. The whole video is that guy talking, and then showing the letter, which I could better read elsewhere. James isn't in the video as the thumbnail suggests. Obviously something old I haven't seen, but I didn't know that, hence the reason it's used. Clickbait.

Not trying to be rebellious, just stating the obvious. And yes, yes you wish.

You hit the nail on the head with this. It's just what you described. I absolutely hate those fake news videos. Although in the current day and age, they're just par for the course.

That's quite the reach pal.

He’s used to the good old reach-around.

He said the same thing about you but instead of touring, it was posting here. Weird.