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James Hetfield
Band: Metallica · Role: Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar · Years Active: 1981-present
A detailed musician profile for James Hetfield, member of Metallica.
Musician Overview
Co-founder, frontman, and rhythm guitar powerhouse famous for his down-picking speed, tight multi-tracked ESP/Jackson rhythm guitar walls, and aggressive vocal delivery on 80s masterpieces Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, and Master of Puppets.
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Open Metallica Dossier →Complete 1980s Studio Discography
Complete 1980–1989 studio release index harvested for Metallica. Archived records link directly to full dossiers; remaining releases are queued for harvesting.
♫ 1983
Kill 'Em All
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♫ 1984
Ride the Lightning
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Master of Puppets
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♫ 1988
...And Justice for All
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