It seems like Metallica’s official X account might have been hacked by crypto scammers.
They started promoting a Solana token with the ticker METAL, claiming it would revolutionize event experiences and online shopping ‘in partnership’ with Ticketmaster. However, Metallica hasn’t made any official statement about it.
In a now-deleted tweet, Metallica wrote:
“Get ready for the takeover. Tap into $METAL, a dynamic new token on the Solana blockchain poised to revolutionize how you experience events and shop online. In collaboration with Ticketmaster. $METAL opens doors to exclusive discounts-imagine snagging 25% off ticket purchases just by using $METAL at checkout! Whether you’re at a Metallica concert or browsing the online store, $METAL seamlessly integrates into your shopping experience, powered by the reliability of Solana for effortless transactions. Embrace $METAL for its promise of widespread adoption across the Solana ecosystem-where buying, earning, and paying become streamlined and rewarding. Join the movement, and elevate your interactions with $METAL today!”
MoonPay Clarified It Was A Scam
Posts from Metallica’s account said MoonPay was involved with the METAL token. But MoonPay’s president, Keith Grossman, denied this on X by saying:
“MoonPay does NOT support $METAL.”
MoonPay later clarified by referencing the band’s 1986 album and single:
“If someone is offering you a METAL token, they are not the master of puppets — they’re the master of scams!”
Fans Were Concerned About The Issue
Under the now-deleted tweet, many fans shared their concerns, and some of them also claimed it was a scam and that the band’s account was hacked:
“Absolutely hacked.”
Another user wrote:
“Please check-in so we know y’all are okay. Do we need to send help???”
Some people tagged MoonPay to confirm if it was real or not, which was later clarified.
You can see the band’s tweet below.
