60 years old (Born on August 03, 1963)
American, Musician; He is famous from Metallica co-founder/singer/rhythm guitarist.
His musical inspirations are Thin Lizzy, Ted Nugent, Venom, Nick Cave, Rocket From The Crypt, `The Misfits`, Black Sabbath, Diamond Head. Metallica's hit 1991 song "Enter Sandman" was inspired by fears and nightmares Hetfield had as a child. He originally wrote the 1991 hit "Nothing Else Matters" as a personal song, not intended to be played in front of anyone else, but Metallica drummer and band mate Lars Ulrich convinced him to use it for a Metallica song, which he did. Metallica`s 1991 song "The God That Failed" was based on the death of Hetfield`s mother as a child, because as a christian scientist she believed that her faith in God alone would be able to save her from cancer. Has his kids names tatooed on his chest.James Hetfield's Best Moments
Fun Facts About James Hetfield
Frontman James Hetfield was originally in a short-lived band named Leather Charm, alongside bassist Ron McGovney (who spent only a year in Metallica). When Hetfield decided that his band Leather Charm should move to be more serious, the band broke up. Shortly after, Metallica was born. (metalstorm.net)
James Hetfield was a janitor before making it big with Metallica. (Metal Edge magazines may 1987.)
Is a skilled hunter.
He describes himself as rugged, honest, stubborn. (allmetallica.com)
His wife Francesca is from Argentina and a former costumer for his band Metallica. (ww.imdb.com)
In 1991, Hetfield blew his voice doing a cover of the song "So What" during the recording of the album Metallica, and had to be completely retrained. (metalstorm.net)
He likes hunting, hot-rods, anonymity, snow boarding, street hockey, wake boarding, cigars, choppers, guns, wood work. (allmetallica.com)
Member of The National Rifle Association.
Suffered second-degree burns through a stage pyrotechnic accident while touring in Montreal, Canada, 8 August 1992.
Vocalist and guitarist for the heavy metal band Metallica.
Daughter, Marcella Francesca Hetfield, was born in San Francisco, California, weighing in at 8 lbs 5 oz and measuring 21 1/4 inches long. [17 January 2002]
Daughter, Cali Tee Hetfield, was born in San Francisco, California, weighing in at 8 lbs 4 oz and measuring 20 inches long. [13 June 1998]
Son, Castor Virgil Hetfield, was born in San Francisco, California, weighing in at 9 lbs 6 oz and measuring 22 1/2 inches long. [18 May 2000]