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Hetfield On Hetfield: The Metallica legend, in his own words

From sobriety to nature, this is the world according to Metallica’s iconic leader James Hetfield.

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The United States Of Metallica: The story of metal’s biggest band, one state at a time

The history of Metallica, as told through the metal heroes’ most significant ties to every one of the 50 U.S. states.

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How Metallica’s …And Justice For All raised the bar for heavy metal

Following the death of Cliff Burton, Metallica found themselves at a crossroads in 1988. This is the story of the album that changed them – and metal – forever…

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Metallica Cancel Sonic Temple And Louder Than Life Performances As James Hetfield Continues Rehab

Tool and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will step in for Metallica while James focuses on his recovery.

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Lars Ulrich On James Hetfield's Recovery: "He's In The Process Of Healing Himself"

In a recent interview, Lars discussed how amazing the responses have been to James Hetfield's return to rehab.

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Woman Who Used Metallica To Scare Off Cougar Is Now Friends With James Hetfield

If you want to be friends with James Hetfield, he has to save you from a cougar first.

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James Hetfield in Extremely Wicked And Shockingly Vile

Zac Efron Praises James Hetfield For His Role In Ted Bundy Movie

Zac Efron says James Hetfield "crushed it" in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile

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Watch Metallica's James Hetfield And Kirk Hammett Play The National Anthem At A San Francisco Giants Game

Papa Het and Kirk Von Hammett played the Star-Spangled Banner before Lars threw out the first pitch at a San Francisco Giants game.

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James Hetfield's Ted Bundy Movie Is Coming To Netflix

The new Ted Bundy movie starring James Hetfield has been picked up by Netflix

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Watch The First Footage Of James Hetfield's Acting Debut In New Trailer

The singer stars as a highway patrolman who arrests serial killer Ted Bundy.

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Watch Metallica Perform An Acoustic Version Of Disposable Heroes

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Watch Metallica Discuss …And Justice For All Album In 85-Minute Video

Lars Ulrich reveals the creative decisions made during their 1988 album production process.

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Hetfield On Hetfield: The Metallica legend, in his own words

The United States Of Metallica: The story of metal’s biggest band, one state at a time

How Metallica’s …And Justice For All raised the bar for heavy metal

Metallica Cancel Sonic Temple And Louder Than Life Performances As James Hetfield Continues Rehab

Lars Ulrich On James Hetfield's Recovery: "He's In The Process Of Healing Himself"

Woman Who Used Metallica To Scare Off Cougar Is Now Friends With James Hetfield

Zac Efron Praises James Hetfield For His Role In Ted Bundy Movie

Watch Metallica's James Hetfield And Kirk Hammett Play The National Anthem At A San Francisco Giants Game

James Hetfield's Ted Bundy Movie Is Coming To Netflix

Watch The First Footage Of James Hetfield's Acting Debut In New Trailer

Watch Metallica Perform An Acoustic Version Of Disposable Heroes

Watch Metallica Discuss …And Justice For All Album In 85-Minute Video

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