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James Alan Hetfield
Rhythm guitar, vocals
August 3, 1963
Los Angeles, California

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1.82 m
81.65 kg

James married his long time love Francesca on August 17, 1997. He also is a proud father of Cali Tee who was born on June 11, 1998.

About James

Hobbies:

Dangerous outdoor activities that include hunting, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and working on his custom Harley. He doesn't skateboard anymore.

Sports:

James is a die-hard Oakland Raiders fan and can't get enough of the San Jose Sharks.

Influences:

Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Waits, Nick Cave.

Previous_bands:

Obsession, Phantom Lord and Leather Charm were bands James were a part of before Metallica. He was also the drummer in Spastic Children.

Previous_jobs:

James once worked as a school janitor. He also worked in a sticker factory until one of the machines almost severed his hand. He previously worked for a moving company.

Favorite:

Guitar: White ESP Explorer

Guns: Remington 30-06, Weatherby 7mm and a Browning 300 Magnum.

Equipment list

ESP_guitars:

Black Explorer -Woodburned Elk Skull and Barbed Wire inlays
Black Explorer -Diamond Plate
Black Explorer -Man to Wolf inlays
Black Explorer -Snake inlays
Black Explorer -Deer Skull inlays
Black Explorer -Dot inlays
Black Explorer -Eagle inlays
Black Explorer -NRA inlays
Black Double-Neck Explorer -Ducks inlays
Black JH-1 Flying V -Red Hot Rod flames
Black JH-1 Flying V -Green Hot Rod flames w/Hot Rod stickers
White ESP Explorer -middle finger inlays
White ESP Explorer -dot inlays

Other_guitars:

Kenny Lawrence Explorer -Father and son camping inlays
Fender reissue '52 Telecaster w/Parsons-White B-Bender
1966 Martin D-28 (acoustic)
Three late '50's Gibson Les Pauls (Sunburst Standard, Gold Top, Custom)
1963 Gibson SG

Amplifiers

Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 Power Amps
Mesa Boogie Triaxis Preamp (Stock)
Mesa Boogie Triaxis Preamp� (Modified)
Mesa Boogie Custom Graphic E.Q. Unit
Mesa Boogie Amp Switcher
Mesa Boogie 4x12 Speaker Cabinets
Roland JC 120
Celestion Vintage 30w Speakers

Effects & Other

EMG Pick Ups� (81 Bridge, 60 Neck)
Bradshaw RSB-12 Switching System and Pedal Board
Bradshaw Patch Bay� Custom
Boss SE-50 Stereo FX Processor
Juice Goose Rack Power 300
Aphex Parametric E.Q.
Morley Rack Mount Unit� Custom
Sony 820 Wireless Receivers and Transmitters
Nady 950 UHF Receivers and Transmitters
Ernie Ball Strings (.010-.046)
Gibson Strings
Dunlop Green Tortex .88 mm Guitar Picks
Pro Co Sound Cables
Ascot Road Cases
Ultra Case Guitar Stand
Peterson 520 Strobe Tuner
Earth III Guitar Straps

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Famous quotes

"If you came for spandex, eye-makeup, and the words �oh baby� in every song, your at the wrong fucking show."

"We'd record a song that people liked and wanted to hear on the radio, and the radio wouldn't play it because it was too long. Or they wanted to edit it, which we wouldn't allow."

"The fans like the idea that we do what we want. It's not an act. Screw the record company and the beaten path. Without MTV or radio, we still have a huge underground following."