Metallica has just announced the latest edition of their Metallica Scholars Initiative. Now in its seventh year, this program supports workforce education for community college students. For fall 2025, fifteen new schools will join the initiative, each receiving $75,000 to improve career and technical education programs. With this addition, Metallica Scholars now supports 75 schools across the U.S., including all 50 states and Guam.
Bassist Robert Trujillo expressed his pride in the program, saying, “I could not be any prouder of our Metallica Scholars. Our country needs millions of skilled tradespeople, and it warms my heart to know that our Foundation’s efforts are making a positive impact.” He added that meeting the scholars in person and hearing their inspiring stories is a highlight for him.
In addition to supporting students, Metallica is also helping out the Tomorrowland EDM festival in Belgium after a fire destroyed its main stage. They donated parts from their own stage, which were stored from their recent European tour, to help rebuild.
DJ Martin Garrix shared his appreciation on Instagram, saying, “Massive love and a big shoutout to the incredible Tomorrowland team for pulling off miracles — and to Metallica for coming through with the new stage parts.”
With their ongoing support for education and community, Metallica continues to make a difference both on and off the stage.
