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 familyfeedgood Change image and share on social
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 dealdeathdraw Change image and share on social
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
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've discovered that sheer quantity doesn't necessarily make for a heavier sound; if anything, overdubs make guitars sound mushier. James Hetfield discoverguitarhave Change image and 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
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
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'd rather regret doing something than not doing something. James Hetfield regret Change image and share on social
