Hetfield Talks No Smoking AreasHetfield Talks No Smoking AreasMetallica frontman believes social experience outweighs health risks, and says he opens his home to a “cigar fellowship” while he’s away.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Foo Fighters, Metallica and Springsteen Among Grammy NomineesFoo Fighters, Metallica and Springsteen Among Grammy NomineesRock was shut out of the major categories (again), but there are still plenty of familiar names elsewhere on the list. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
AI 'James Hetfield' CoversAI 'James Hetfield' CoversMetallica frontman's replicated voice can also be heard covering Genesis and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How James Hetfield’s Car Passion Powered Metallica’s ‘Fuel’How James Hetfield’s Car Passion Powered Metallica’s ‘Fuel’Frontman was content to let the engines do the talking in one of the strongest songs from 'Load'/'Reload' era.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How to Join James Hetfield’s Cigar Smoking ClubHow to Join James Hetfield’s Cigar Smoking ClubIf you’re up at the front, Metallica frontman might even light you up.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Lars Ulrich’s Struggle With Opening Up Metallica Writing ProcessLars Ulrich’s Struggle With Opening Up Metallica Writing ProcessJames Hetfield says he wanted to involve the whole band, and drummer eventually saw his point.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ulrich Still Winds Up Hetfield Ulrich Still Winds Up Hetfield Metallica frontman admits drummer's references to old songs frustrate him.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When James Hetfield Bared His Soul on Metallica's 'Nothing Else MWhen James Hetfield Bared His Soul on Metallica's 'Nothing Else MPower ballad was a radical departure from Metallica's trademark technical thrash.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
James Hetfield Recalls Metallica Recruiting a Different SingerJames Hetfield Recalls Metallica Recruiting a Different SingerBand had a frontman they "really, really" wanted, but got turned down. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Metallica Didn’t See James Hetfield’s Rehab Return ComingMetallica Didn’t See James Hetfield’s Rehab Return ComingBandmates say it was a complete surprise when frontman suffered addiction relapse.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
James Hetfield Calls Woman Who Scared Cougar With Metallica SongJames Hetfield Calls Woman Who Scared Cougar With Metallica SongScare survivor “pleased” to discover that frontman is “great person.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
James Hetfield Says ‘Load’ and ‘Reload’ Were Compromises That Didn’t Work OutJames Hetfield Says ‘Load’ and ‘Reload’ Were Compromises That Didn’t Work OutMetallica frontman James Hetfield admitted he “wasn’t 100 percent on” with the band's mid-'90s 'Load' and 'Reload' albums. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty