James Hetfield had a message for the Sphere crowd on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
After thanking fans for traveling and spending their money to be there, Hetfield said, "Metallica is not here, like some other entertainers, to influence you with their bullshit, OK? We are here, no bullshit, we're here to forget about all the outside shit, OK? Metallica's agenda is love, energy and heavy music, baby!"
Metallica's Sphere residency has been a massive success for the band, and Hetfield made it clear he wants every fan in that room to feel welcome. The shows are meant to be an escape from the troubles of the world, where the focus stays on the music and the entertainment.
He didn't name names, but Metallica have largely stayed out of politics over the years. In a past interview with Chile's La Tercera, Hetfield said his opinion stays with him, adding, "Politics, religion… they separate people."
Footage via Ron Futrell