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James Hetfield Addresses Politics in Live Music
James Hetfield implied that Metallica concerts have no place for politics, alongside similar statements from other rock musicians.
James Hetfield from Metallica became a topic due to footage implying the band only provides entertainment and there is no place for politics at their concerts. Hetfield addressed the audience during the fourth Life Burns Faster concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas. A video of Mötley Crüe member Nikki Sixx using similar expressions also circulated on the internet.
Mötley Crüe completed the Return of the Carnival of Sins tour last month. Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee frequently uses X and other platforms to share his opposition to US President Donald Trump. Rolling Stones vocalist Mick Jagger expressed similar views in July on The New York Times podcast titled The Interview, stating his job in the live music world is to ensure people have the best possible time.
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