Metallica lead singer James Hetfield re-enters rehab; Tour delayed

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Saturday, September 28, 2019
Metallica lead singer James Hetfield re-enters rehab; Tour delayed
The lead singer of metal band Metallica has gone back into rehab.

The lead singer of metal band Metallica has gone back into rehab.

As a result, the band announced that it is postponing its upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

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The band says lead singer James Hetfield has re-entered a treatment program for "an addiction." And that It's something he's struggled with on and off for years.

The band is promising to make its way back down under as soon as Hetfield's heath improves-- and their schedule permits.

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All tickets will be refunded.

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