BREAKING: James Hetfield to Host 2025 “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” — A Night of Power, Legacy, and Light
The holiday season is turning up the volume — and the heart. In a stunning announcement, NBC confirmed that **James Hetfield**, the legendary frontman of **Metallica**, will officially host the **2025 “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”** celebration in New York City. This marks the first time the heavy metal icon will take center stage at one of America’s most cherished holiday traditions.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the **Rockefeller Christmas tree**, adorned with more than **50,000 glimmering lights**, this year’s event promises a blend of power, reflection, and faith. Hetfield — known for his thunderous voice and deeply spiritual artistry — will perform soulful renditions of holiday classics, reimagined with the intensity and warmth only he can deliver.
Joining him will be a stellar lineup of guest performers spanning rock, pop, country, and gospel — all uniting under one dazzling night of music and meaning. But beyond the stage lights and roaring guitars, the evening will spotlight stories of hope and human connection — themes close to Hetfield’s heart.
“**Christmas is about connection,**” Hetfield shared in NBC’s announcement. “**Not just through music — but through the love and fire that keep us together.**”
Producers promise behind-the-scenes glimpses of Hetfield’s personal reflections, along with emotional tributes celebrating resilience and unity. It’s a rare opportunity to see a rock legend stripped of pyrotechnics, revealing the man behind the metal — grounded, grateful, and full of light.
This December, as snow falls over Manhattan and the Rockefeller lights shimmer, **James Hetfield** will lead the world in a night that bridges **faith, family, and fire** — proving once again that music, at its core, is the purest form of connection.
