**METAL TITANS UNITE 🤘🔥** (L–R) — **James Hetfield** (Metallica), **Rob Halford** (Judas Priest), and **Lars Ulrich** (Metallica) have surprised fans with an unexpected joint announcement — they’re coming together to review and discuss upcoming metal album releases.

METAL TITANS UNITE 🤘🔥

(L–R) — James Hetfield (Metallica), Rob Halford (Judas Priest), and Lars Ulrich (Metallica) have surprised fans with an unexpected joint announcement — they’re coming together to review and discuss upcoming metal album releases.

METAL TITANS UNITE: Hetfield, Halford, and Ulrich to Launch Album Review Series 🤘🔥

 

*June 26, 2025 — Los Angeles, CA*

 

In a move no one saw coming but every metalhead is celebrating, three of heavy metal’s most legendary figures — **James Hetfield** and **Lars Ulrich** of **Metallica**, alongside the iconic **Rob Halford** of **Judas Priest** — have officially announced a **collaborative project** that promises to shake the metal world once again.

 

The trio revealed they will be launching a **special album review series**, where they’ll **sit down together to listen, dissect, and discuss upcoming metal album releases** from both rising bands and veteran legends across the globe.

 

### 🎙️ A Metal Council Like No Other

 

Dubbed by fans online as the **“Council of Metal Gods,”** the series will feature raw, unscripted conversations, passionate debates, and legendary insight into the state of metal in 2025 and beyond. According to a teaser shared on Metallica’s official social channels, the first episode is set to drop **next month** on YouTube and streaming platforms under the title:

**“Forged in Metal: Legends React”**.

 

“This isn’t about judging,” said **James Hetfield** in the teaser clip. “It’s about celebrating the sound, the fire, and the heart that metal still brings — and shining a light on bands who deserve to be heard.”

 

### 🎧 What to Expect

 

The series will include:

 

* **Exclusive first-listens** of unreleased tracks

* **Unfiltered commentary** from the trio on modern production, songwriting, and genre evolution

* **Special guests** including iconic producers, guitarists, and even surprise appearances from newer-generation metal acts

* Behind-the-scenes stories from the golden era of metal intertwined with present-day reflections

 

Rob Halford added:

 

> “We’ve all been around long enough to know what makes a metal track hit hard and what makes it miss. We want to support the next wave — and have some fun doing it.”

 

### 🤯 Fan Reaction Explodes

 

Metal fans across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and TikTok exploded with excitement within minutes of the announcement. Hashtags like **#MetalTitans**, **#ForgedInMetal**, and **#HetfieldHalfordUlrich** quickly trended worldwide.

 

A fan on Reddit wrote:

 

> “This is the Avengers Assemble moment for metalheads. Absolute legends giving us the real talk. Shut up and take my bandwidth.”

 

### 🎥 Where and When

 

The first episode of *Forged in Metal: Legends React* premieres **July 15, 2025**, on **YouTube**, **Spotify Video**, and **Apple Music Podcasts**, with new episodes dropping bi-weekly. Merch, limited vinyl giveaways, and exclusive content will accompany each release.

 

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With decades of riffs, roars, and relentless tours behind them, Hetfield, Halford, and Ulrich are stepping into a new role: **keepers of the flame**, guiding the next generation of metal while honoring its unbreakable legacy.