Metallica has had a banner year with the release of their album 72 Seasons (Blackened Recordings) their M72 World Tour, hosted a global concert livestream in movie theaters, released several new books about the band, continued to hit milestones and new frontiers as a band, and more. Feeling reflective at the close of the year, James Hetfield, who is not on social media on any personal accounts, has a message for fans via the Metallica accounts.
