mtvICON Sets Metallica Tribute

MTV: Music Television Thursday announced the lineup of performers that will
honor Metallica at the network's annual performance tribute event,
mtvICON.

Avril Lavigne, Korn, Limp Bizkit and Sum 41 will take the stage before a live
audience, paying homage to Metallica with their own musical interpretations of
classic songs by the band.

The 90-minute special will also include testimonials from artists who have
been influenced by Metallica.

A list of testimonials and additional performers will be announced
shortly.

mtvICON: Metallica will premiere Tuesday, May 6at 9
p.m.