Brace yourselves, Metallica fans the legends are going small to go big. On Thursday, August 28, METALLICA will unleash a rare intimate live set at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, Long Island, New York. The one-night-only show marks the launch of their brand-new SiriusXM channel, Maximum Metallica, which officially goes live the next day on Channel 42 and the SiriusXM app.

Drummer Lars Ulrich dropped the surprise announcement during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show earlier today (August 6), sending shockwaves through the metal community.

The gig won’t just be for those lucky enough to cram into the Talkhouse — a recording of the performance will premiere Monday, September 1 at 12 PM ET on Maximum Metallica, so everyone in the Metallica Family can plug in and rage.

The band shared their excitement, stating:

“We’re back on SiriusXM, this time to stay!! We are beyond excited to announce our all-new, year-round music channel, Maximum Metallica, launching on Friday, August 29, at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT.

You’ll find ‘The Most Metallica Anywhere’ on Channel 42 — the hits, the deep cuts, rare tracks, blistering live sets, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes madness straight from us. Whether you’re new blood or you’ve lived all 176 Seasons with us, there’s something for every fan.”

With Maximum Metallica, the band is locking in a 24/7 assault of all things METALLICA — past, present, and future. Tune in, turn it up, and prepare for sonic devastation.