Metallica urge fans to step-up and donate blood ahead of UK tour
US heavy metal band join call for more UK blood donors ahead of their concert in Cardiff this June.
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US heavy metal band join call for more UK blood donors ahead of their concert in Cardiff this June.
Metallica is collaborating with UK blood services to encourage fans to donate blood and plasma before their UK concerts in Glasgow, Cardiff, and London, aiming to raise awareness for the constant need for blood donations.
Metallica has partnered with UK blood services to encourage fans to donate blood around their UK tour dates, marking the first collaboration between UK blood services and a global rock act on this scale.
Metallica is calling on their British fanbase to donate blood and plasma ahead of their UK tour, in collaboration with UK blood services, to support patients in need.
Metallica has partnered with UK blood services to encourage fans to donate blood ahead of their UK tour, marking the first-ever collaboration between UK blood services and a rock band.
Metallica is partnering with all four UK blood donation services to encourage fans to donate blood ahead of their concert at Hampden Park in Glasgow on June 25, 2026.
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