Metallica calls on British fans to give back ahead of UK tour

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26 May 2026 • 9:42 AM MYT
The Independent
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Metallica calls on British fans to give back ahead of UK tour

  • Metallica is collaborating with UK blood services to encourage their fanbase to donate blood and plasma during their upcoming tour.
  • The initiative involves England’s NHS Blood and Transplant, the Welsh Blood Service and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.
  • The band will be playing at Glasgow’s Hampden Park, Principality Stadium in Cardiff in late June, and London Stadium in early July.
  • Metallica stated their aim is to give back to the communities that welcome them and raise awareness for the constant need for blood donations.
  • Blood donations are vital for supporting trauma victims, cancer patients, new mothers and individuals with long-term conditions, with each donation potentially saving up to three lives.

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