James Hetfield
Main Band
Metallica
Main Guitar
Snakebyte
#1 SONG
Master of Puppets
THE SOLO
Nothing Else Matters
THE RIFF
Seek & Destroy
| Birth Name | James Alan Hetfield |
| Birth Place | Downey, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 62 (Born August 3, 1963) |
| Years Playing | 48 (started playing 1977) |
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| Genres | Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal |
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| Collaborations | , |
| Net Worth | US$ 300,000,000 |
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James Hetfield Biography
Career Highlights
Co-founding Metallica in October 1981
Metallica's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009
Releasing Metallica album in 1991 that has sold over 30 million copies
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James Hetfield Techniques
Right Hand
FingerstyleFingerstyle involves plucking strings directly with fingers instead of a pick. It allows complex, polyphonic music. This technique is common in classical and folk guitar., Hybrid PickingHybrid picking combines a pick and fingers for plucking strings. It allows versatile and dynamic playing. Guitarists use it to mix picking and fingerstyle techniques., Palm MutingPalm muting involves lightly resting the palm on the strings near the bridge. It creates a dampened, rhythmic sound. This technique is common in rock and metal music., Pick SlideOther Techniques
Rhythm GuitarTechniques Breakdown
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James Hetfield Gear
James Hetfield Tone Focus
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James Hetfield Videos
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Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: Nothing Else Matters
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One of The Greatest Metallica Live Performances
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Funniest Metallica Moments
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James Hetfield Chatting About Metallica and Demoing His Signature Snakebyte
James Hetfield Guitar Tabs
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