The guitar Guiekian had in mind was the soon-to-be-completed CEO2, which, based on the images shared online, looked nailed-on to be a gift for James Hetfield.

Metallica guitar books are many — looking at you, Hal Leonard — but Metallica's James Hetfield is about to top previous publications with Messengers, his own upcoming book that documents his ...

Dave Mustaine (left) and James Hetfield onstage in the early ’80s. Dave Mustaine recently discussed the first time he got to witness James Hetfield play guitar, describing the moment as “kind ...

You can hear that guitar, as well as the others James mentioned, on Metallica's new 72 Seasons album, due out this Friday (April 14). Pre-orders are currently underway at this location .

Now, in a new interview, Killswitch guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, best known as Adam D., says that Metallica ‘s James Hetfield was not only an influence on him, but also that he was the influence.

Metallica's James Hetfield has partnered with Ernie Ball, the world's leading manufacturer of guitar strings and accessories, to bring Hetfield's first-ever signature string series: Papa Het's ...

There are two Metallica songs in particular that James Hetfield finds really “tough” to play. Bands that are around for as long as Metallica need to really challenge themselves every now and ...

Metallica ’s 11th album, 72 Seasons, arrives on April 14. Frontman James Hetfield revealed that the LP’s title and theme revolve around an individual’s formative years. "Seventy-two seasons.