Quotes by James Hetfield

About James Hetfield:

James Alan Hetfield is the co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, main songwriter, and lyricist for the American heavy metal band Metallica. Hetfield is mainly known for his intricate rhythm playing, but has also performed occasional lead guitar duties both in the studio and live.
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I'm on this eternal quest to get the best guitar sound in the world, but my vision of what is 'the best' changes every time I go into the studio. Sometimes my goal is to make my guitar jump out, and sometimes I want it to lay back.

James Hetfield

I like playing music because it's a good living and I get satisfaction from it. But I can't feed my family with satisfaction.

James Hetfield

Nothing's really a prized possession except my family, you know?

James Hetfield

I'm always feeling like I don't belong, no matter where I am. So I'm just searching for a family nonstop, and sometimes I find it in the mosh pit, sometimes I find it when I'm doing some French TV show with the president's wife.

James Hetfield

We do this basically for ourselves. People appreciate it, which is cool, but I think they appreciate that we're doing it for ourselves. We're doing it our way, and how people like it is not up to us. We like it.

James Hetfield

Most of my guitars have been instruments that look cool. I'm not picky. I never think, 'Oh, this neck isn't made of ebony,' or, 'These strings don't feel correct.' It doesn't matter too much.

James Hetfield

Just like the poles of a magnet, some people are drawn to death and others are repulsed by it, but we all have to deal with it.

James Hetfield

A lot of modern amps and preamps sound great when you're jamming by yourself, but don't hold up in a band situation. The sound isn't dense enough, and the lows and highs tend to get soaked up by the bass and cymbals.

James Hetfield

Metallica is a wonderful key to have on my key ring. I can go anywhere - it's great.

James Hetfield

If I hadn't had music in my life, it's quite possible I'd be dead and I'd much rather be alive.

James Hetfield

It's all fun and games 'till someone loses an eye, then it's just fun you can't see.

James Hetfield

I'd like to have a beer-holder on my guitar like they have on boats.

James Hetfield

Authority pisses me off. I think everyone should be able to drink and get loud whenever they want.

James Hetfield

I'd rather regret doing something than not doing something.

James Hetfield

I choose to live, not just exist.

James Hetfield

Sleep my friend, and you will see that dream is my reality.

James Hetfield

I wanted to make noise, not study theory.

James Hetfield

I was pretty quiet as a child.

James Hetfield

There is something powerful in Metallica, a will, a drive.

James Hetfield

There is one Metallica. We have many styles, it's called Metallica.

James Hetfield

Author Bio

  • NameJames Hetfield
  • DescriptionAmerican musician, songwriter, record producer and table
  • AliasesJames Alan Hetfield
  • BornAugust 3, 1963
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionGuitarist; Singer-songwriter; Singer; Composer; Musician; Drummer