Next month (May 23) Metallica are inviting fans to join them on a ‘day of service’ at food banks across the United States.
The invite has been issued via the bands charitable foundation All Within My Hands, with the added perk that all those who sign up will get a free T-shirt.
“We are here to encourage you to join us on May 23 for a Metallica day of service," drummer Lars Ulrich declared in a statement this week.
"All registered fans will receive a special All Within My Hands T-shirt when they check in to their local food bank on May 23."
Eager volunteers can sign up using the hashtag #MetallicaGivesBack.
A joint statement from Metallica reads: "Join us on May 23 and volunteer at food banks across the country in markets visited by the 2017 WorldWired Tour as we encourage Metallica fans to unite in the fight against hunger.”
“Visit Metallica.com or AllWithinMyHands.org for more information and learn how you can be a part of the Day of Service by registering to volunteer (no walk-ins!)”
So there. Get registering, people.
"All Within My Hands Foundation is dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger and other critical local services. The Foundation aims to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who have supported the band for years, as well as encourage participation from fans and friends.”
All funds raised will be donated to a variety of national and local charities.
“Every penny from your donations will go directly to our charity partners."
The initiative follows Metallica's 2017 North American stadium tour, during which they contributed to food banks via charity partner Feeding America.
A comprehensive list of participating food banks is available on the All Within My Hands website.
Free t-shirt!
