Turnstile turned down the chance to tour with Metallica

Turnstile turned down an invitation to tour with Metallica, according to frontman James Hetfield. READ MORE: Turnstile embarked on an odyssey of their own to make new album ‘Never Enough’ The metal legend revealed that his band had approached the Baltimore hardcore group about joining them on the road, but that they had declined the opportunity. Speaking on a recent episode of his SiriusXM radio show Riff Life, Hetfield said: “We wanted to get them on tour, and they said no. They’re doing good on their own already.” Despite the rejection, he was full of praise for Turnstile and their live performances. “But man, what a vibe they bring. They are so fun. Go see them play if you can,” he continued. “Just like many, many bands, they sound great on their records and recordings, but man, when you see them live, you totally get it.” Hetfield added: “We’ve hung out with them a bit. Super cool guys, super fun. They’ve got a gal in the band now playing, which is fun.” View this post on Instagram The latter comment was a reference to British guitarist Meg Mills, who joined Turnstile’s touring line-up in 2023. The Metallica frontman’s admiration for Turnstile is nothing new. Back in 2024, he w...