Karma: Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Falls Off Stage Days After Enraging Swifties
Kirk Hammett, guitarist for Metallica, fell off the stage during the band's concert in Dublin on June 18, 2024. This incident occurred approximately one week after Hammett wore a t-shirt with the slogan "Taylor Swift Is a CIA Psyop" during a performance in the Netherlands. The t-shirt choice sparked significant backlash from fans of Taylor Swift, often referred to as "Swifties," who expressed their displeasure on social media platforms. Hammett's stage fall, which saw him tumble into the audience, was captured on video and widely shared online. While the exact circumstances leading to the fall are not detailed, the event adds a notable incident to the guitarist's recent public appearances. Metallica is currently on their M72 World Tour, which began in April 2023 and is scheduled to conclude in September 2024.
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