James Hetfield’s Childhood: Metallica Star’s First 72 Seasons
A religious upbringing, alienated school life and the loss of his mother all played a role in the future frontman's formative years.
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That Time Metallica Wrote ‘St. Anger’ Lyrics in an Ad for America Online
They were madly in anger with dial-up.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Wants to Write Music With Metallica’s James Hetfield Again
Could a collab come someday?
Metallica Ask Crowd About 'St. Anger,' Get Boos in Return
'Just give it a little more time,' James Hetfield joked.
Pyro Tech Recalls What Caused James Hetfield’s 1992 Burn Accident
The infamous Montreal concert with Guns N' Roses.
James Hetfield’s Son’s Band Bastardane Reveal Advice Metallica Frontman Gave Them
Nothing like getting tips from a legend.
How James Hetfield’s Son Learns From Metallica’s Mistakes
Castor Hetfield discusses the advice his dad provides for his fledgling music career.
Watch Metallica Play National Anthem to Open San Francisco Giants Baseball Game
Plus you can win the guitarists' instruments from the performance.
James Hetfield’s Heartfelt Revelation Prompts Metallica Group Hug
"I am not alone, and neither are you," the frontman declared to more than 60,000 fans.
When James Hetfield Bared His Soul on Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’
Power ballad was a radical departure from Metallica's trademark technical thrash.