In response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, AWMH is granting $100,000 in support through longtime partner @directrelief. While the full scale of the damage is yet to be determined, the United Nations is reporting that up to 6.8 million Venezuelans may be affected, including those displaced or losing access to electricity and water. More than 68,000 people were reported missing within three days of the disaster, and the official death toll is approaching 2,000. Direct Relief is preparing medical aid commonly needed after earthquakes, including first-aid supplies, hygiene items for displaced families, medicines used to treat acute injuries, and chronic disease medications for people whose access to routine care may be interrupted. AWMH’s $100,000 grant will support Direct Relief as the organization continues to respond to requests in the region as they become known. 💙 Learn more and join us in lending support at 📸 Maryorin Mendez, AFP #MetallicaGivesBack# #AWMH#

This summer’s European run of shows marked another amazing #MetallicaFamily# accomplishment. Through our #BleedingMe# blood drives in partnership with local blood banks throughout the #M72# World Tour, you donated over 52k units of blood! Because every unit helps approximately three people, your donations can save the lives of more than 150 THOUSAND PEOPLE! Blood is an incredibly important medical resource, and your incredible participation in this campaign will help people living with cancer and immune deficiencies, new mothers, trauma patients, and people undergoing surgery. Thank you, all, from the bottom of our blood-pumping hearts! #MetallicaGivesBack# #AWMH#

Thanks to the #MetallicaFamily#, “thousands of people across England, Scotland, and Wales have given someone another birthday, another gig, another song in their heart… another chance.” Across the UK, an incredible 27,800 units of blood were donated during our #BleedingMe# Blood Drives! We cannot thank all of you enough for rolling up your sleeves and joining this vital cause. Shoutout to Billy the Blood Drop for making it to London Stadium to catch a gig! #AWMH# #MetallicaGivesBack#