All you need to know about Metallica's huge Helping Hands live stream

On 14th November Metallica will perform their first ever worldwide pay-per-view gig, as well as running a charity auction in aid of their charity All Within My Hands.

James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Rob Trujillo will be live streaming a special 2 hour acoustic show live across the globe to their legions of fans from their legendary San Francisco HQ.

When is Metallica's Helping Hands concert?

The concert kicks off at 10pm Saturday 14th November UK time (2pm PST in America), and will be available for multiple replays for 48 hours after you first press play.

How can I get tickets for the stream?

Tickets to watch the unique show are available from the Kerrang! Radio Ticket Store.

How much are tickets?

There are four different levels of ticket for the gig, with all proceeds going direct to the All Within My Hands Foundation.

Standard ticket = $14.99. This gives you the ability to watch the live stream and also replay the event multiple times within a 48hr period after your first play.

Audio ticket bundle = $25. All the features of the standard ticket, plus an mp3 download of the show afterwards.

Audio and t-shirt ticket bundle = $55 (plus shipping). All the features of the Audio ticket bundle, plus an exclusive event t-shirt.

VIP virtual fan ticket bundle = $95. All of the above, but you also get to appear on a 'Virtual Fan Wall' for one song of the gig, to an audience of thousands.

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Where do I watch the gig?

Wherever you've got internet - ticket holders will simply log into their account and be able to stream or replay the gig on the compatible device of their choice. We'd recommend plugging your laptop into your TV, turning the lights down, cracking some beers and enjoying it on the big screen.

What's in the auction?

Alongside the chance to watch arguably the world's biggest metal band from their very own studios, fans will also have the chance to bid for some "incredible" (Metallica's words) items and experiences in an online auction which starts on 9th November.

Details of the items and experiences, as well as how to bid on them, will be made available closer to the 9th of November auction start date.

What does All Within My Hands do as a charity?

Founded in 2017 and taking its name from the closing 'St. Anger' track, Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation aims to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who have supported the band for years. Whether that's the areas where Metallica have toured, or the wider live community, the charity has helped children and communities to the tune of millions of dollars since its inception.

As in previous events for AWMH, 100% of the money from ticket and auction sales for this event will go to the charity, with Metallica picking up all other expenses out of their own pockets.

So far this year AWMH has donated a whopping $645,000 to COVID-19 related relief funds including Feeding America, as well as charities helping those in the entertainment and hospitality industries who have lost work due to the crisis.

Back in January of this year, they also donated £392,000 to help the Australian bushfire relief effort.

You can see more of their amazing work here: www.allwithinmyhands.org

Metallica released footage just a few days ago, showing them rehearsing for the gig:

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