Brian Hayner

Proud retired military man who loves this nation and served for over 30years. Classic car nut(Retweets do not imply endorsements)

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Metallica’s new multimillion-dollar foundation funds trade school across the U.S.

It has let tens of thousands of people gain skills without crushing debt.

Metallica is famous for heavy metal. For several years the band has also been quietly financing training. Through its nonprofit, All Within My Hands, it has committed more than $17 million to trade programs in the United States.

A 2019 pilot at ten community colleges grew into the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

By mid-2026 the program reached students at 93 community colleges in all 50 states and Guam. It has helped tens of thousands of people learn high-demand trades without taking on debt.

The money supports hands-on programs such as welding, advanced manufacturing, health care, automotive repair, and firefighting. Besides tuition, the foundation pays for safety gear, course materials, and basics such as transportation so students can finish.

Band members, including James Hetfield, have said they take pride in raising the standing of trade work and in careers that can support a family. In 2026 the initiative made its first international grant, in the United Kingdom. The band is as serious about the workforce as it is about the stage.

[All Within My Hands. (2026). Metallica Scholars Initiative National Workforce Education Program Expands to Over 90 Schools. All Within My Hands Foundation]

[Brad Sowder @TheBradSowder]

This is wild, all hell breaking loose near JBSA-Lackland Friday evening. 12 hours later 200,000 people are without power. This is San Antonio, Tx 📹Michael Lindley

[Catturd ™ @catturd2]

Okay - this the best thing I’ve seen all year.

Bravo 👏 👏👏👏👏

[Catturd ™ @catturd2]

LOL - need.

[🎼🌺Music Love♥️ @ThoNg676733]

Against All Odds (Take a Look At Me Now) - the piano ballad that silenced Wembley Stadium. At Live Aid 1985, PHIL COLLINS delivered one of the most emotional moments of the entire day. Such an iconic performance!

[Brian Hayner @metalchecker]

Check out this video, "Metallica and justice for all live video" https://t.co/AZSGPAlElW

[Guitar Gods Unleashed @gguworld]

No pick, just thumb and soul.

Toy Caldwell’s tone on this '73 version of "Can’t You See" is untouchable.

[Jack Osbourne @JackOsbourne]

Zero Notes - PERFECT
✌️🤍🙏
Post
Slash
Chad
Duff
Andrew

[Sharon Osbourne @MrsSOsbourne]

Last night was bigger than a performance. It was a moment carved into musical history. Reminding everyone that rock isn’t nostalgia - it’s alive, evolving, and still the heartbeat of music. Post you were pure magic, a shapeshifter with a voice that can bend into any genre. Slash, Duff, Andrew, Chad you are the master of your craft and complete icons. Truly from the bottom of my heart, thank you ❤️ Ozzy was definitely in the building ✌️ 🙏🤘

[G-MA & G-PA @GmaIndiana]

Maybe we didn't Lose a Generation!!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Anything by Rush is Amazing!! She’s Incredible 🤯😃

[Brian Hayner @metalchecker]

This is great. I wish I could have seen these guys live.

[Rock'n Roll of All @rocknrollofall]

Prince with literally the greatest 'hold my beer' moment of all time.

I'm out of words.

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

I couldn't make it to Davos this year, but I'm delighted to see that my message has. Here's an enlightening exchange between two of the most successful businessmen in the world, Jensen Huang and Larry Fink, regarding the impact of AI on skilled labor. I watched it lie this morning, as I waited for the coffee to kick in. https://t.co/vpxLETDQkK The entire clip is 30 minutes, but I've attached a short clip wherein Jensen, the CEO at NVDIA, talks about "the greatest infrastructure project in the history of mankind," and the opportunities for those entering the skilled trades today.

Obviously, our workforce is nowhere near ready for what's coming. In fact, we're not ready for what's already here. We're going to need to dramatically rethink the way we train the men and women who will build the infrastructure in question, and the speed with which we do so. I'm heartened and encouraged to see Silicon Valley at the table, along with the current administration, who seems determined to reinvigorate the skilled trades by whatever means necessary.

At this point, it's only a matter of national security...

[Brian Hayner @metalchecker]

@HustleBitch_ Who cares?

[Brian Hayner @metalchecker]

@Wisdom_HQ My nephew’s name is WESTON

[Scott Rodriguez @ScottRo83866595]

Honor them….

[Brian Hayner @metalchecker]

@Ford_Nick Corn