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American musician (born 1963)
James Alan Hetfield 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. Hetfield co-founded Metallica in October 1981 after answering an advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich in the Los Angeles newspaper The Recycler. Metallica has won 10 Grammy Awards and released 11 studio albums, three live albums, four extended plays, and 24 singles.
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Metallica frontman James Hetfield took aim at concert politics amid Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over "Free Palestine" calls.
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has criticized musicians who bring political agendas to concerts during a recent performance in Las Vegas.
Metallica in concert live at the Olympiastadion, Berlin, singer and guitarist James Hetfield on May 30, 2026. Photo: IMAGO/Berlinfoto via …