Metallica frontman James Hetfield has revealed that hardcore band Turnstile previously declined an offer to tour alongside the veteran metal group.
Speaking on his SiriusXM program Riff Life, Hetfield discussed his admiration for the Baltimore group and explained that an invitation was turned down because Turnstile was already thriving on its own, according to Stereogum.
"We wanted to get them on tour, and they said no, they're doing good on their own already," Hetfield said during the broadcast. He praised their live presence, adding, "Like many, many bands, they sound great on their records and recordings. But man, when you see them live, you totally get it."
Hetfield also noted his personal interactions with the group, mentioning that they have hung out and acknowledging guitarist Meg Mills. The Metallica singer had previously been spotted watching Turnstile perform from sidestage a couple of years ago.
The discussion comes shortly after Turnstile played to a crowd of 60,000 attendees at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Metallica has recently shown an affinity for modern heavy acts, having tapped Knocked Loose to open European dates on their M72 World Tour.