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James Hetfield reveals he writes riffs when he’s “really happy” and lyrics when he’s emotional
By Matt Owen published
The Metallica frontman wrote some of the moodiest riffs of all time while he was happy, apparently

Metallica have written over 10 new songs during lockdown
By Sam Roche published
However, James Hetfield explains, “There’s only so much you can do on Zoom”
![[L-R] Joe Duplantier, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mQHdqMovzLGPGFfWrPVcZb-320-80.jpg)
Gojira’s Joe Duplantier: James Hetfield barely has drums in his in-ear monitors, Lars Ulrich follows his lead onstage
By Richard Bienstock published
The Gojira leader discusses the Metallica frontman’s rhythm guitar dominance in a new interview

Watch Metallica perform the national anthem ahead of the Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game
By Sam Roche published
Hammett wields the legendary Greeny Les Paul, while Hetfield dons a camo-finished ESP Custom Shop Snakebyte

ESP raises over $47k at Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation Concert and Auction
By Sam Roche published
The company donated two signed guitars that brought in $26,100 and $21,050

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett perform The Star-Spangled Banner virtually before San Francisco Giants home game
By Richard Bienstock published
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo also threw out the ceremonial first pitch – in an alley

James Hetfield says he has “tons of material” written for new Metallica album
By Richard Bienstock published
Kirk Hammett has over 600 musical ideas cataloged as well

James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, Kerry King and more to feature in new Flying V documentary
By Richard Bienstock published
New DVD release “chronicles the origin of the most unique guitar on earth”
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