US heavy metal band Metallica on Sunday said it has decided to postpone their concert in Phoenix since their frontman James Hetfield contracted COVID-19.
The concert was scheduled to take place on September 3.
The band posted on X: Were very sorry to report that tomorrows scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, COVID has caught up with James.
NIGHT TWO IN GLENDALE IS RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 9!
Were very sorry to report that tomorrows scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, COVID has caught up with James. Were extremely disappointed and regret pic.twitter.com/neRSNMwxp5
Metallica (@Metallica) September 2, 2023
Were extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you; we look forward to returning to complete the M72 No Repeat Weekend in Glendale next Saturday, the legendary band said.
All tickets for September 3 will be honoured at the September 9 show. For more information, including refund details, if you cannot join next weekend, please visit http://SeatGeek.com. Keep your eyes on http://Metallica.com and our socials for additional details and updates, the band said.