James Hetfield insists that he will invite anyone who has ever played on one of the group's albums to join them at the Rock & Hall of Fame induction ceremony if the rockers get the nod in 2009.
He has already ended his feud with former bass player Jason Newsted if the eligible heavy rock act get inducted next year - because he doesn't want the moment to become a farce, like it has in the past.
Nominees will find out this month if they have been selected for induction in 2009, with a ceremony scheduled for Cleveland, USA, in the spring. I'll keep you posted.