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 raspy voice and intricate rhythm playing, but occasionally performs lead guitar duties and solos both live and in studio.

May 26, 2022 · As a rock god from one of the greatest thrash metal bands of all time — Metallica — James Hetfield has both subconsciously and somewhat intentionally developed a rough and rugged persona for the stage that equals the intensity of the music.

Nov 29, 2022 · James Hetfield's willingness to share his struggles with addiction and anxiety in recent years has been striking – an effort to reach out in the spirit of openness and honesty to help others relate, just as his music with Metallica has done for decades.

James Alan Hetfield is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and the main song-writer of the 9-times ‘Grammy Award’ winner heavy metal band, ‘Metallica.’

In 1992 Hetfield was badly burned at the infamous Guns N' Roses / Metallica Stadium Tour in Montreal, Canada, when he accidentally stepped into a pyrotechnic blast. After 17 days he was able to continue vocals with Metallica, but was forced to temporarily give up his guitar duties to a band technician until he was able to make a full recovery.

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 ...

Aug 3, 2012 · James Hetfield of Metallica performs at Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California on October 19th, 1997.

Apr 11, 2023 · Metallica frontman James Hetfield has opened up in a rare and expansive interview for official Metallica fanzine So What!. Speaking to journalist Steffan Chirazi, Hetfield discusses his return to rehab in 2019, the impact of the pandemic on himself and his bandmates in Metallica and the band's imminent new album, 72 Seasons , which arrives this ...

Oct 8, 2024 · James Alan Hetfield, born on August 3, 1963, in Downey, California, is a monumental figure in the world of heavy metal. As the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the iconic band Metallica, Hetfield's career spans over four decades of groundbreaking music, influential albums, and a legacy that has shaped the genre.

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.