it was announced that belle isle would be the site of heavy metal band metallica's 2013 orion music + more festival, guaranteeing $100,000 in revenue. on december 26, 2012, detroit councilman ken cockrel jr. confirmed rumors that the city was in the process of confirming 2014 and 2015 as well to take place at belle isle. however, in 2013 the festival series was canceled permanently due to financial constraints.