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James Hetfield
American musician (born 1963)
Not to be confused with James Hatfield.
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Hetfield performing with Metallica in 2024 | |
| Birth name | James Alan Hetfield |
| Born | (1963-08-03) August 3, 1963 (age 61) Downey, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Member of | Metallica |
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| Spouse | Francesca Tomasi (m. 1997; div. 2022) |
Musical artist
James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963) is an American musician.
He is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, co-founder, and a primary songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica. He is mainly known for his intricate rhythm playing, but occasionally performs lead guitar duties and solos both live and in studio.
Hetfield co-founded Metallica in October 1981 after answering an advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich in the Los Angeles newspaper The Recycler. Metallica has won nine Grammy