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Metallica's James Hetfield Has a Message for Political Celebrities: Shut Up and Play - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)

newsweek.com · 2026-10-07

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Claim 1 of 3Not checkedThe article argues that listeners can be put off when an artist says something politically offensive, making it impossible to enjoy the song without thinking about politics.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 3Not checkedThe article says concertgoers may feel as if they have bought a ticket to a political rally when musicians make political declarations onstage.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 3Not checkedThe article cites Ed Sheeran's tour as having become a 'geopolitical circus' after Macklemore shouted 'Free Palestine' onstage, which it says led to objections, Macklemore's removal, solidarity withdrawals by other performers, and Sheeran having to explain the situation.View evidenceHide evidence

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