We have learned Metallica have announced news that they're teaming up with Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants for the first-ever Metallica Night at AT&T Park.

The band will be on hand to kick off the Giant's home-opener on Friday, May 3; Metallica will perform the National Anthem and throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

A special event ticket package includes a limited edition Metallica/Giants hat with a portion of the ticket sales donated to charity.