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 coolcorrectebony Change image and share on social
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 backeternalgoal share on social
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 belongfamilyfelt share on social
Dying, dying, someone told me just recently, dying is easy. Living is hard. for everyone. James Hetfield dieeasyhard Change image and share on social
Sleep my friend, and you will see that dream is my reality. James Hetfield dreamfriendreality Change image and share on social
Metallica is a wonderful key to have on my key ring. I can go anywhere - it's great. James Hetfield greatkeymetallica Change image and share on social
I'd much rather talk about guitar playing. I hate it when people ask me about my lyrics. I always feel like telling them to just go and read them. James Hetfield feelguitarhate Change image and share on social
My live sound does not work in the studio, which is a completely different animal. Every little thing is detrimental to the sound. And if someone moves a mic, you've lost it. It's pretty much a case of 'lock the door and set up a police line.' James Hetfield animalcasecompletely share on social
I like a women who's got some balls, some strength. As long as I can beat her at arm wrestling, that's fine. James Hetfield armballbeat Change image and share on social
