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Metallica Launches Blood Donation Drives During M72 World Tour

The band partners with the American Red Cross to address critical blood supply needs, offering exclusive T-shirts to donors at select U.S. tour stops.

Metallica’s (l-r) Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo and James Hetfield arrive on the red carpet at DAR Constitution Hall on March 20, 2024, in Washington. The Bay Area rock band is partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations across the U.S. during its M72 World Tour. 
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Overview

  • Metallica has partnered with the American Red Cross to host blood donation drives at select stops during their M72 World Tour in spring and summer 2025.
  • The initiative is organized through the band's All Within My Hands Foundation, reflecting their ongoing commitment to community health and philanthropy.
  • Blood donations collected will help trauma victims, cancer patients, individuals with sickle cell disease, and new mothers in need of lifesaving care.
  • Donors will receive a limited-edition Metallica T-shirt as a thank-you, with appointments required to participate at designated U.S. cities.
  • The drives are scheduled for the day before concerts, allowing fans to contribute while the tour crew sets up the stage.