Metallica looking to play Citadel Hill July 14

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This morning, Cole McLean of Atlantic Canada Rocks announced that Metallica will play Citadel Hill July 14. The group has been touring with Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax on a the BIG FOUR tour; there's no word if the other bands will be playing in Halifax.

And in the Saint John Times & Transcript, McLean tells us that:

What's perhaps more interesting is that it sounds like Harold MacKay, whose company Power Promotions went bankrupt after a series of outdoor shows in the city, is said to be the promoter behind the potential Metallica date.

I called McLean to see what's behind the rumour, but he wouldn't reveal his sources. He did say that his sources tell him that MacKay is actively seeking out concerts to promote here in Halifax, but could not firm up the Metallica-MacKay connection.

But a source tells The Coast that MacKay is in the employ of Molson, which is providing financing for the Metallica show.

Molson has not immediately returned phone calls, and MacKay can't be located.

For The Coast's complete coverage of the Common concert financing scandal, click here.