Metallica, Heavy Metal, the Red Cross & Us

Metallica From Left to right: Robert Trujillo, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Our local Red Cross chapter was soliciting volunteers to participate in a Metallica- themed blood drive occurring through the end of the year at the local Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas Strip. The 45-year-old heavy metal band is still touring and has, in fact, a scheduled 24-show residency at Sphere here in Las Vegas entitled ‘Life Burns Faster’, from October 1, 2026 through mid-March 2027. Hmm. Go ahead, ask me to name one of Metallica’s top hits or one of their albums. No idea. What about the name of just one member of the band? Ah…. I’m thinking. Nope… not a clue! Do I like heavy metal? Not so much. Does David? Not a chance. Did we sign up? Yup! Some of the most popular Metallica albums. Image credit: Deviantart.com According to Wiki, “ Metallica is one of the most commercially successful bands of all time. The band has released eleven studio albums, four live albums (including two…