Sofia S: How are things working with the new member of the band??
James Hetfield: Rob is amazing, he was meant to be with us. He has an amazing attitude, and a great bass player. it's been an easy transition...

Lars: James! Thanx for the music. Are you and Lars as tough on the other band members as the press say?
James Hetfield: We used to be.. but not anymore

Greven: Which are your 3 favorite METALLICA albums?
James Hetfield: St Anger, Ride the lightning, Black album

Andrew: James, now since you've been in rehab and all. do you drink at all or nothing?
James Hetfield: Zero alcohol.

Helena N: What is the best thing about touring?
James Hetfield: Going home. Seriously... connecting with eyes of the fans that understand what we're doing

Danne: When and where are you going to play in Sweden next year??
James Hetfield: Not sure yet... but it will be an in door tour of St. Anger

Valis!: Any Swedish bands you're particularly interested in? I noticed entombed were invited to the listening party, and they are among the very best!
James Hetfield: ABBA... *laughing*

Valis!: Any band that inspired you to go "harder" again?
James Hetfield: everything I hear on the radio that I don't like... soft metal...

JeppeJ: Hi, I wonder what measures you have taken not to let your new album leak out to the public for mp3 sharing etc? Good luck with the new album! /Jesper
James Hetfield: Thank you. All the files that we were doing were in a vault, nothing was leaving the studio

Duffman: Who would you mostly (dead or alive) like to do a song with?
James Hetfield: Phil Lynnot, Thin Lizzy

Jaymz_rules: Can you give me a tip on how to become a guitar player as good as you?
James Hetfield: well... *thinks long*... don't practice much...

wallforz: Which Metallica concert is your favorite? Moscow 91?
James Hetfield: Yes, either that or the summer sanitarium tour with Corn at the Los Angeles Coliseum

Christer: Hallo James, what is you favorite music in this moment?
James Hetfield: a band called Zky

gc: What would I have to do to become a drummer of Metallica? :)
James Hetfield: have shoes that smell like vinegar

magician: Hi! How do you manage to keep up a good show on stage, tour after tour?
James Hetfield: eat your vitamins

MandusForsell: Which of the bands you have toured with are the band you are proudest of have toured with?
James Hetfield: difficult question... say, AC/DC (monsters of rock tour) and Ozzy in 1986

Piphaz: can you feel the spirit of ol´Cliff here in Sweden? I can. Respect to you all.
James Hetfield: Yeah, the spirit of Cliff lives in our hearts and is alive and well wherever be go. Thanks to everyone asking questions... love and respect, James.

May 27, 2003

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