The band is servicing those affected by COVID-19
Metallica has announced a month of giving through its All Within My Hands Foundation. The rockers have shared that the inspiration comes from Giving Tuesday.
“In more typical times, we would be hosting our All Within My Hands Day of Service at local food banks across the country this month, but this year is different. Inspired by #GivingTuesdayNow, we decided to make May our #MonthOfGiving, to do our part in meeting the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19,” the band shares.
“Rather than focusing on one campaign this year, every Tuesday throughout May we will spotlight a different organization we are supporting through our AWMH grants for COVID-19 relief. Each week we will share with you what these organizations do and show you how you can chip in. The Metallica Store will also feature select merchandise and donate proceeds to our partner organizations throughout the entire month of May.”
Week one kicks off with Feeding America by partnering with food banks across the United States to provide them what they need most at each location.
Fans can help by purchasing select “Month of Giving” products in the Metallica Store with all proceeds going directly to the organizations the band is assisting. New products are expected to be added throughout May.
Last month, Metallica donated grants totaling $350k to Feeding America, Direct Relief, Live Nation’s Crew Nation, and The USBG National Charity Foundation.
Last week, the band shared a stripped-down version of “Blackened” that it recorded in each of its homes during quarantine. The band has largely been inactive since frontman James Hetfield re-entered rehab earlier this year, forcing the cancelation of their Australian tour. The band had also planned to headline five Danny Wimmer Presents festival shows, performing two nights back to back at each, but two were canceled due to rehab and then the rest due to COVID-19.
