James Hetfield

The bassist left Metallica when James Hetfield had issues with his side project, Echobrain.

James Hetfield's oldest daughter Cali joined him on stage at the second annual Acoustic-4-A-Cure concert, but it wasn't to reimagine your favorite Metallica song.

Many Metallica fans were surprised by the sonic overhaul the band gave itself for 1991's self-titled Black Album, but according to the record's producer, Bob Rock, in some ways, the end result only hinted at some surprising influences.

The former Metallica guitarist wished his ex-bandmate a happy 51st birthday.

When Metallica is ready to retire, James Hetfield says he is against the idea of a 'Farewell' tour.

A group is trying to remove Metallica from their Glastonbury headlining slot because of James Hetfield's hunting TV series.

The TV show caps a busy period for Hetfield, even as Metallica works on a new album.

Metallica's James Hetfield recently sat down with Guitar Center for a wide-ranging interview, offering fans an insight into his early years as a musician and his development as a guitarist. You can watch the 13-minute interview above.

A ceremony honoring James Hetfield's work with children in the Bay Area included a free-form jam that found the Metallica frontman onstage with some very lucky kids.

Almost as interesting as the artists Sammy Hagar is collaborating with on his upcoming 'Sammy Hagar and Friends' album is the list of artists he couldn't find time to record with. One, Metallica's James Hetfield, turned down Hagar's invitation, but the Red Rocker says he understands why.

Let he who is without rock cast the first stone! Metallica’s James Hetfield recently took aim, figuratively and literally, at a member of the paparazzi. While on a nice little relaxing vacation over Christmas with his family in Punta del Este, Uruguay, Hetfeild was followed by photographers, which did not sit well the the Metallica frontman.