"The songs that I wrote scream for vocals this time around,” Hammett stated.
Ozzy Osbourne's final show will take place this July, with Black Sabbath, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, and more on the lineup.
The metal veterans shared covers of Diamond Head and Bachman-Turner Overdrive during their regular charitable performance
Metallica’s most recent album '72 Seasons' reached No. 1 on the ARIA Chart in 2023.
"We’re touched that he spent some of his final, hopefully joyful, time with us," Metallica said.
Metallica’s “72 Seasons” opens at No. 1 with the biggest sales week for a rock set in over three-and-a-half years.
Plus: Metallica scores the biggest week for a rock album in over three-and-a-half years as “72 Seasons” debuts at No. 2.
Hokies supporters began belting the chorus to the heavy metal 1991 classic a capella during Friday night's game against Chattanooga.
