The first round of performers for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards has been announced and the line-up include eight-time Grammy-winner Metallica, as well as John Legend, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. Late night host James Corden will host.
In addition to performing on the broadcast, Metallica’s James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich are also nominated for Best Rock Song for “Hardwired”. The tune is featured on the band’s most-recent album Hardwired…. To Self-Destruct.
A statement on Metallica’s website reads, “It’s been three years since we were lucky enough to participate in the awards show when we last performed with world-renowned Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang and we’re thrilled to be asked back.We have something very unique and special planned for this celebratory night…”
The Grammy Awards take place Sunday February 12, 2017 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It will be broadcast live on CBS.
Additional performers are expected to be announced soon.