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Metallica group hug: James Hetfield gets emotional onstage about playing confidence, shares hug with band
16th May 2022
“[I was] feeling a little bit insecure, like I'm an old guy, can't play anymore, all this bullshit that I tell myself in my head.”
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Metallica’s James Hetfield supported The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins during his struggles with alcohol
13th May 2022
The Darkness frontman couldn’t praise his kindness and support enough in a recent YouTube video.
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5 pieces of iconic guitar gear that were lost… and are still missing today
30th November 2021
Will we ever solve the mystery of these lost parts of rock ‘n’ roll history? Maybe we can help you find them.
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Five cheap ‘off-brand’ guitars that rocked the world
16th July 2021
Not all guitar icons needed big-name guitars to carve out their rock ‘n’ roll legacy. Here are five players who went their own way when it came to gear.
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Learn to play guitar like James Hetfield in five minutes
9th June 2021
Metallica’s king of riffs and rhythm has inspired countless players, here’s how to nail his crushing technique.
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Metallica cancel Louder Than Life and Sonic Temple festival dates
25th February 2020
Due to James Hetfield’s ongoing fight against addiction.
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Watch: James Hetfield returns to the stage with an Eddie Money tribute
24th February 2020
The Metallica frontman played an acoustic rendition of Baby Hold On at the late singer’s tribute show.
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ESP announces the James Hetfield Signature LTD Snakebyte SE Baritone
20th November 2018
It’s a replica of the Metallica frontman’s current axe.
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