Fwiw just read more about this, specifically this article.
What James says is disappointing and moronic. But Lars actually does address it to some degree:
But, obviously, when you hear stories like the one you’re telling, it all seems so bizarre and so strange that METALLICA 's music, which generally sort of facilitates bringing people together, is used in these bizarre circumstances. It’s certainly not something that we in any way advocate or condone."