This past April, a series of American Red Cross x Metallica blood drives kicked off in select locations along the U.S. leg of the M72 World Tour. More than 2,000 blood and platelet donations were collected through this lifesaving partnership. (Nearly half of the donors who came to give at these blood drives were first-time donors with the Red Cross!)
Now, members of the Metallica Family can keep the epic cause going by helping save even more lives with the launch of the Give Where You Live campaign.
Sign up to give blood or platelets at any Red Cross blood drive across the U.S. through February 28, 2026, to get a new limited-edition T-shirt and collectable guitar pick, while supplies last.^ Donors who give during the campaign will also be automatically entered to win an exclusive ESP Snakebyte guitar, hand designed by famed Metallica artist, Squindo, and personally autographed by all Metallica band members^^.
“The difference Metallica and their fans have made shows the commitment of the band and their community to patients in need,” said Darren Irby, executive director of national partnerships for the Red Cross. “The need for blood is ongoing and we are thrilled to continue to offer a brand new, exclusive thank-you to Metallica fans who want to make a difference for those all across our country facing traumatic injuries or chronic illness and need blood to feel better or celebrate another day of life.”
Ready to rock? You can schedule your appointment and have your exclusive gifts mailed to you by completing this form.
Disclaimers:
^Offer applicable to presenting donors only during the following dates: 7/29/2025-2/28/2026 and while supplies last. Offer subject to availability of donation opportunities in presenting donor’s area. No substitutions and not transferable by presenting donor. Not redeemable for cash.
^^NO PURCHASE OR DONATION NECESSARY. Void where prohibited and outside 50 US and DC. Open to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, age 18+ (19+ in NE and AL; 21+ in MS) at entry. Begins 12:00 AM ET on 7/29/2025; ends 11:59 PM ET on 02/28/2026. To enter, either present to donate blood at an American Red Cross blood donation facility or click here.” One (1) winners will receive one LTD Snakebyte Guitar, with custom artwork added by Squindo, and signed by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo. Total ARV of all prizes: $2,400. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Full rules: click here. Sponsor: American Red Cross.