James Hetfield - Wikipedia
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.
Metallica - Wikipedia
Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band.
Metallica | Members, Songs, Albums, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 28, 2024 · The principal members of Metallica were lead singer and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, and bassist Cliff Burton. Jason Newsted took over on bass after Burton died in a tour bus accident.
James Hetfield - Metallica Wiki
James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963, Downey, California) is the main songwriter, rhythm guitarist, and lead vocalist for Metallica, who co-founded the band with Lars Ulrich. James Hetfield was born to Virgil Hetfield (a truck driver) and Cynthia Hetfield (an opera singer).
Interview with Metallica's James Hetfield on music and life
Sep 28, 2020 · Metallica's lead singer and guitarist, James Hetfield, sits down for a one-on-one interview with Josie Dye from 102.1 The Edge. Hetfield opens up about the band's charity performance held at...
The Enduring Metal Genius of Metallica - The New Yorker
Nov 28, 2022 · Metallica’s current lineup includes the singer and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield and the drummer Lars Ulrich, both of whom co-founded the band; the lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, who joined in...
James Hetfield: The 72 Seasons Interview | Metallica.com
Apr 10, 2023 · 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 and creative process that I can remember.
James Hetfield - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives
James Hetfield is one of the founding members of Metallica, and one of the only 2 remaining members of the original line up (the other member being Lars Ulrich). Hetfield has cited Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Motörhead, Thin Lizzy, Ted Nugent, The Beatles, and Deep Purple as musical influences.
James Hetfield Lyrics, Songs, and Albums - Genius
James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963) is an American musician, singer and songwriter known for being the co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for the American...
What keeps Metallica going after 40 years of making music
Apr 14, 2023 · NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to bassist Robert Trujillo and founding drummer Lars Ulrich of the band Metallica about their latest album and their four decades of music-making. AILSA CHANG,...