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James Hetfield Addresses Politics at Las Vegas Concert
James Hetfield addressed why Metallica avoids political speeches during their concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
During Metallica's show at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday night, October 10, James Hetfield explained on stage why the band does not make political speeches at their concerts, stating that the group aims only to be entertainers. Metallica's Las Vegas shows continue this month.
Lars Ulrich previously joked that he would return to Denmark if Donald Trump became US President. In 2016, Ulrich told Vulture that he intentionally did not have a political conversation with Hetfield. Metallica's song ...And Justice For All addressed how money and power can corrupt politics.
As of October 12, 2026, the song Perfect by Ed Sheeran is number 42 on the Apple Music UK songs chart. On that same date, the song Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran is number 48 on the Apple Music UK songs chart.
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