James Hetfield Says Turnstile Turned Down Metallica Tour Offer

During an episode of his SiriusXM radio show "Riff Life," Metallica's James Hetfield shared that his band had approached Turnstile about touring together. However, Turnstile turned down the offer, with Hetfield paraphrasing their response as, "No. They're doing good on their own already."

Hemfield spoke positively about Turnstile, noting that Metallica has "hung out with them a bit." He described the members as "super cool guys, super fun," and also mentioned that the band now includes a female member, which he found "fun." The exact timing of Metallica's touring overture to Turnstile was not disclosed by Hetfield.

Metallica is set to embark on a North American stadium tour in 2027, with Limp Bizkit confirmed as a supporting act. Turnstile, known for their energetic live shows and genre-bending sound, have been touring extensively and gaining significant mainstream recognition in recent years.

This is a notable moment for Turnstile, showing a confidence in their own path even when a legendary band like Metallica comes calling. It highlights their rising status in the music world.