They might look a little rough around the edges but American heavy metal band Metallica have hearts of pure gold.
The musicians are the latest in a whole slew of international celebrities to throw their support behind charities supporting Australian bushfire relief.
Donation: Heavy metal band Metallica has pledged to donate $750,000 to firefighting agencies in Australia.
In a statement released by the band, they said they felt 'overwhelmed' by the wild fires which are sweeping through the country.
'The resulting destruction and devastating effects on all residents, animals, the environment and the incredible land in Australia is truly heartbreaking,' they said.
Another fan was quick to suggest further ways the band could could help raise funds for bushfire relief charities in Australia.
The catastrophic bushfire season in Australia has so far claimed at least 25 lives, destroyed 2,000 homes and killed close to a billion animals. »