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James Hetfield: Metallica Haven't Even Started Writing for New Album

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:38:15 +0000

Yes, Metallica do plan on recording a new album, but frontman James Hetfield has reiterated his bandmates' recent statements that the process of putting together the disc has been a slow one. In fact, he reveals that the songwriting portion has yet to even begin.

James Hetfield Audio Montage Showcases Every 'Yeah!' Recorded With Metallica

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:41:15 +0000

Metallica frontman James Hetfield sure loves to say, “Yeah!” Both beloved and playfully lampooned for his legendary use of the affirmative, James Hetfield and his “Yeah’s” have been immortalized by a diligent audio technician, who has compiled every single “Yeah!” from Hetfield’s recorded history into a hilarious three-minute-and-sixteen-second montage. How many “Yeah’s” would you guess Hetfield [...]

Metallica Frontman James Hetfield Offers Update on New Album + 3D Film

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:33:57 +0000

Though Metallica are working toward a new album, the band is taking time out to play some of the world’s top festivals, including their current run as part of Australia’s traveling Soundwave Festival. Frontman James Hetfield tells Australia’s Triple M, “We’re trying to write, but gigs keep popping up that are too exciting to stay [...]

James Hetfield on Metallica: 'There's No Reason for Us To Stop'

Chad Bowar — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:53:34 +0000

Metallica recently performed at Australia’s Soundwave Festival, and during the Sydney stop, frontman James Hetfield sat down with Channel V for a video interview (watch below). Hetfield was asked about Metallica being selected to receive the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Gods Awards in May. “We’ve been doing what we love for 30 [...]

Metallica's Kirk Hammett + James Hetfield Hang With Vans Pros Nathan Fletcher + Steve Caballero

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:25:16 +0000

As part of the cross-promotion for the new Metallica-created shoe line with Vans, each of the band’s members have been meeting with some of Vans-backed sports athletes for new video features. Robert Trujillo’s clip went up first, with the bassist meeting with Vans team skater Tony Trujillo. Incidentally, both Trujillos, along with Tony’s wife Ashley, [...]

Metallica's James Hetfield + Robert Trujillo Are Characters in New 'Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3′ Pack

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:00:29 +0000

Metallica frontman James Hetfield and bassist Robert Trujillo are appearing as characters in ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 HD Revert Pack’ as part of new downloadable content for the game. According to the press release, both Hetfield and Trujillo make surprise appearances as playable characters. So if you ever wanted to “be” the frontman for [...]

Dave Grohl, James Hetfield + Axl Rose Among Richest Rock Vocalists

Chad Childers — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:30:45 +0000

Being the frontman of a rock band can provide you with plenty of opportunities, including financial ones. Some rockers have benefitted more than others over the years, and Celebrity Net Worth has compiled a list of the richest rock singers, with Dave Grohl, James Hetfield, and Axl Rose among those doing well.

Metallica's James Hetfield Says Some Bands Need to Die

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:00:59 +0000

Metallica front man James Hetfield has never been one to mince words, and in a new interview with Artisan News Service, he says there are too many bands in the contemporary marketplace. The guitarist then suggests natural selection as an obvious way of leveling the playing field.

Metallica's James Hetfield Helps Design Limited-Edition Sutro Sunglasses

Billy Dukes — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:30:20 +0000

For years Metallica has been amongst the toughest acts in hard rock, and now they’ve built a pair of sunglasses to rock hard in. James Hetfield has partnered with Sutro Eyeware to create the JH Sutro sunglasses, available in black or tortoise. The band’s merchandise page calls them Hetfield’s “ideal pair of sunglasses.”