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James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963) is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, co-founder, and a primary songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica. He is mainly known for his intricate rhythm playing, but occasionally performs lead guitar duties and solos both live and in studio.
- He's open about his struggles with addiction. I believe the addiction to fame is a real thing. "I think everyone searches for that sense of presence," Hetfield notes about his ongoing recovery as an addict and the solace he often finds from music when he gets 'in the zone'.
- He doesn't look back on Load and Reload. We’ve always been very organic. Load and Reload felt different to me. Metallica cut their hair and went for a looser sound for 1996's Load and its 1997 follow-up, Reload.
- He's less critical of St Anger. “Eh, it’s honest,” Hetfield tells The New Yorker writer Amanda Petrusich about Metallica's, er, interesting 2003 album.
- He's candid about the trauma of his teenage years. We watched her wither to nothing. Hetfield's parents Virgil and Cynthia were devout Christian Scientists and met in church – and their religious beliefs included the rejection of traditional medicines.
Jul 17, 2023 · James Hetfield has spent over 40 years years as Metallica's guitarist and vocalist. As the man at the helm of the biggest metal band on the planet (this isn't hyperbole – we've got the stats), he's travelled the world and charted the course of modern metal while doing it.
Apr 10, 2023 · James Hetfield: The 72 Seasons Interview There is no scholarly or even literary way to introduce the conversation I had with James Hetfield in January 2023. Ostensibly to discuss the ingredients and auras of 72 Seasons from his perspective, the conversation would turn out to embrace some of the most honest thoughts and sentiments on his life ...
Jun 25, 2024 · Metallica's James Hetfield Is a Big-Time Birder: "I've Got Probably Six Bird Feeders". "I know all the birds that come out there and I've got my little app that has bird noises". Photos: Ryan ...
Dec 28, 2023 · The Metallica frontman reflects on 2023 and shares his hopes for the next year, including improving himself and playing more shows. He also talks about the band's new album '72 Seasons' and their first gig in Saudi Arabia.
Metallica: James Hetfield - The 72 Seasons So What! Interview - YouTube. “A lot of open heart surgery in a way in this album. We opened up. I was much more ready to open my heart to everyone in...
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