James Hetfield

About James Hetfield

After co-founding the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band Metallica, Joel Mclver named him the seventh finest metal guitarist in 2009. Metallica consists of bassist Robert Trujillo, drummer Lars Ulrich, and guitarist Kirk Lee Hammett.

James Alan Hetfield is an American musician and musician, best known as the co-founder, lead singer, rhythm guitarist and lead musician of the heavy metal band Metallica. He is primarily known for his ability to play complex rhythms, but occasionally perform lead and solo guitar tasks, live and in the studio. Hetfield co-founded Metallica in October 1981 after responding to an advertisement from drummer Lars Ulrich in the Los Angeles newspaper The Recycler. Metallica has won nine Grammy Awards and released ten studio albums, three live albums, four extended tracks and 24 singles. In 2009, Hetfield was ranked by Joel McIver at No. 8 in the Book of 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists and Hit Parader 24th on the list of 100 Greatest Metal Musicians of All Time. In the Guitar World poll, Hetfield was ranked among the 19th Greatest Guitarists of All Time, as well as second among the magazine's 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.

Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Labels	Warner Bros, Elektra, Megaforce, Blackened
Birth name	James Alan Hetfield
Associated acts	Metallica, Spastik Children, Leather Charm
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Genres	Heavy metal, thrash metal, hard rock, speed metal
Years active	1978–present
Born	August 03, 1963, Downey, California, U.S.

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Trivia

He observed his mother die of cancer without medicine when he was sixteen because of her strong belief in Christian Science, an event that inspired the Metallica song "The God That Failed." 

James Hetfield before fame

As a kid, his favorite band was Aerosmith, and they motivated him to learn to play the guitar. He practiced the guitar, bass, and piano.

Achievement of James Hetfield

Because of his mother's strong Christian Science beliefs, he observed her dying of cancer without medicine when he was sixteen, an event that inspired Metallica's song"The God That Failed".

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$300 Million

James Hetfield family life

He married Francesca on August 17, 1997, and they have three children: Cali, Castor, and Marcella.

Associations of James Hetfield

He first met Lars Ulrich in 1981 after answering to a classified ad in The Recycler placed by Ulrich.

James Hetfield Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	185 cm
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Facts about James Hetfield

• Who was his influence in childhood?
The work of the Aerosmith band left a great impact on the ideas of James when he was a child. There are also other groups he loved most of all in his youth, for instance, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, and many others.
• Has he got tattoos?
James Hetfield has several tattoos inked on his body. The most remarkable is the range of four cards set in flame. This is regarded as a reference to the accident that happened to the musician in 1992. James also has crosses tattooed on his arm.
• James Hetfield gave his Chevrolet Camaro to the Hard Rock Cafu00e9.
• James Hetfield loves staying active, with the variety of occupations being opened in front of him, like hunting, customizing vehicles, as well as farming.
• When did he start taking lessons in playing musical instruments?
James Hetfield turned 9 when he began learning how to play the piano. Then he embarked on performing on drums, and a guitar.
• What was his most powerful inspiration?
When creating u201cThe God That Failed,u201d he thought of his parents who died denying the medical intrusion believing that God would save them.
• James is of German, English, and Scottish origin.
• In 2002, James Hetfield started taking care of his health undergoing the rehab course. James Hetfield states that he is now a follower of the straight edge movement.

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Christopher Hale	Brother		N/A
David Hale	Brother	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Baseball Player
Marcella Francesca Hetfield	Daughter		N/A
Cali Tee Hetfield	Daughter		N/A
Virgil Hetfield	Father		N/A
Cynthia Hetfield	Mother		N/A
Deanna Hetfield	Sister		N/A
Castor Virgil Hetfield	Son		N/A
Francesca Hetfield	Spouse		N/A