Metallica frontman James Hetfield criticized entertainers who use concerts to promote political messages during the band's performance at the Sphere in Las Vegas on October 10.

Addressing the audience, Hetfield said Metallica was not there to influence fans with political agendas but to help them escape the outside world through “love, energy and heavy music.”

His remarks came weeks after rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's US tour following his onstage “Free Palestine” speech in support of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Although Hetfield did not name Macklemore or any other artist, his comments have drawn attention over musicians using their platforms to address political issues.

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[–] Lemmygradwontallowme@hexbear.net 18 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Political is when you are disruptive by merely expressing your non-status quo political beliefs nowadays lmao (bad vibes to James et al)

Non-political or apolitical is when you don't challenge anything politically of the status quo but instead reguirgitate it (good vibes to James et al)