Metallica held their fourth Helping Hands Concert and Auction on Friday night in Los Angeles, delivering a memorable evening of music and charity. The event featured guest performances from Sammy Hagar, SistaStrings, and, of course, Metallica themselves.All proceeds from the concert and auction were dedicated to Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, which funds initiatives like food banks, disaster relief, and scholarships. This year’s event, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, drew notable attendees including Slash and Tom Morello.Sammy Hagar Brings the HeatSammy Hagar, accompanied by Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Kenny Aronoff, delivered a high-energy set. The performance included hits spanning Hagar’s career, featuring songs from Van Halen, Chickenfoot, Montrose, and his solo catalog.Setlist Highlights:”5150″”I Can’t Drive 55″”Poundcake”Metallica: Acoustic and Electric PerformancesMetallica wowed fans with two dynamic sets: one acoustic and one electric. Collaborations with SistaStrings, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament, and Avi Vinocur brought fresh energy to the band’s iconic sound. Notably, the band performed “Low Man’s Lyric” for the first time since 1998 and revisited deep cuts like “The Unforgiven II” and “Until It Sleeps.”Acoustic Set Highlights:”Low Man’s Lyric” (with Avi Vinocur)”If Darkness Had a Son” (with SistaStrings)Electric Set Highlights:”Fuel” (with Avi Vinocur)”Hit the Lights” (with Jeff Ament)”Master of Puppets”A Night of Music and GivingMetallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, established in 2017, continues to make a significant impact. James Hetfield reflected on the importance of giving back, sharing his belief in the transformative power of generosity:”As corny as it sounds, there’s no better feeling than helping someone without expecting anything in return.”The Helping Hands Concert exemplifies this spirit, combining incredible music with a meaningful cause.Setlists in FullSammy Hagar”Good Enough””Poundcake””Runaround””There’s Only One Way to Rock””5150″”Rock Candy””Big Foot””Oh Yeah””Heavy Metal””I Can’t Drive 55″Metallica: Acoustic Set”Low Man’s Lyric” (with Avi Vinocur)”Helpless” (Diamond Head cover with Avi Vinocur)”Away From Home” (Bachman-Turner Overdrive cover)”If Darkness Had a Son” (with SistaStrings)”Nothing Else Matters” (with SistaStrings)Metallica: Electric Set”Orion””The Shortest Straw””Until It Sleeps””Screaming Suicide””The Unforgiven II” (with Avi Vinocur)”Fuel” (with Avi Vinocur)”Hit the Lights” (with Jeff Ament)”Master of Puppets”
