Latest about James Hetfield
![James Hetfield [left] and Kirk Hammett harmonise solos as they perform live with Metallica in 1988. Hammett plays a Jackson Rhodes, Hetfield has his trusty white Explorer.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mpZgd7e7YSCLwb7LuqPpbi-840-80.jpg.webp)
How Metallica wrote the ultimate metal ballad and took thrash into the mainstream with One
The sound of Metallica in full command, One would prove to be the ultimate thrash metal power ballad
Ken Lawrence on how he became James Hetfield's luthier and made some of his most iconic guitars
How did a specialist in custom-built bass guitars end up making some of the Metallica frontman's most-famous electrics? As it turns out, with a twist of fate and his Mesa/Boogie connection
Watch James Hetfield lead Metallica in a swampy blues version of fuel with a Danelectro Baritone
In 2009, Hetfield told us that the Fuel era was all about loosening up and on Friday night at the Helping Hands charity gig he made good on it as Metallica reimagined Fuel, slower and lower
“We don’t want to be a legacy band that just plays its greatest hits”: James Hetfield on why Metallica will always play new songs
James Hetfield on why Metallica will never be a 'legacy' band
James Hetfield talks about overcoming anxiety and having faith in his creativity
"I start to doubt myself, I start to feel insecure that we're too old and we can't do this"
How Metallica changed tack and gambled with Enter The Sandman via some riff editing from Lars Ulrich
Via some riff editing from Lars Ulrich
"If you’re hoping to dial in the same kind of tones as the world’s biggest metal band and wield a guitar that will turn heads wherever you may roam, look no further": ESP LTD Vulture James Hetfield Signature review
Whether you want to jump in the fire or ride the lightning, this latest ESP LTD signature for the Metallica frontman will have you covered…
James Hetfield on Metallica's new creative era: "I don't want to sit there and create the songs with Lars anymore – I want everyone to be a part of it and be in it"
The frontman is candid about the need for new approaches in an interview with Metallica's fanzine
