Metallica will be the third artist to be featured in the “mtvICON” series.

The event will include performances and testimonials from artists influenced by Metallica, the network reports. The band will also make their first television performance with new bassist Robert Trujillo.

The music network will honor Metallica on May 3, and the special will be aired three days later.

Janet Jackson and Aerosmith were the previous ?MTVicon” honorees.






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