# Turnstile Turned Down Metallica Tour

> Turnstile declined Metallica's 2027 tour opening spot despite Hetfield's praise.
- Title: Turnstile Turned Down Metallica Tour · Loudwire | Shortify
- Summary: Turnstile declined Metallica's 2027 tour opening spot despite Hetfield's praise. Turnstile refused to open for Metallica on their 2027 North American tour…
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- Source: Loudwire — https://loudwire.com/turnstile-turn-down-open-metallica
- Published: 2026-11-02T10:38:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: turnstile, metallica, 2027, north american tour, opening act, las vegas sphere, music
## Turnstile declined Metallica tour invite
Turnstile refused to open for Metallica on their 2027 North American tour despite Hetfield's praise.

> We wanted to get them on tour and they said no. They’re doing good on their own already.
## Hetfield praised Turnstile's live shows
Hetfield called Turnstile 'fun' and 'vibe' with their live performances after watching them at Tons of Rock festival.

> What a vibe they bring. They are so fun. Go see them play if you can.
## 2027 North American tour details
Metallica's 2027 North American tour starts May 8 in Vancouver with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as opening acts.
## Turnstile's 2026 tour opener
Turnstile played their 2026 Fall Tour Opener in October 2026 with a 14-city run planned for 2027.
## Key takeaway

Turnstile refused to open for Metallica on their 2027 North American tour after Hetfield praised their live shows.