I associate times with certain music. It still is that for me. It's telling the story of our lives. — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
Cliffs taken classes in school on music theory, things like mixing harmonies together. I think he took a junior college course. — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
As far as artists and musicians, they don't retire. They might tour less. — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
I was pretty quiet as a child. I kind of hung out with my family and listened to music and sh*t. I… — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
I like playing music because it's a good living and I get satisfaction from it. But I can't feed my family with… — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
I have the best job in the world. I'm able to express myself, and people attach themselves to it if they identify… — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
There was so much good and different music back then and you'd just keep moving through it and discovering more new stuff.… — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
Tonight we've changed the song's name to 'Of Wolfgang and Man...' I don't get it!' James Hetfield on the S&M version of… — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
“It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Then it's fun and games you can't see anymore.” — James Hetfield Copy Share
Every band that I've known that has done side projects or things like that - I don't respect them anymore. — James Hetfield Copy Share
Authority pisses me off. I think everyone should be able to drink and get loud whenever they want. — James Hetfield Copy Share
He was a wild, hippie-ish, acid-taking, bell-bottom-wearing guy. He meant business, and you couldnt fuck around with him. I wanted to get that respect… — James Hetfield Copy Share
One time we were playing at O2 Arena and I was bitten by a fucking zombie. — James Hetfield Copy Share
The fans like the idea we do what we want. It's not an act. Screw the record company and the beaten path. Without MTV… — James Hetfield Copy Share
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… — James Hetfield Copy Share
No one but me can save myself though its too late, death greets me warm, now i will just say goodbye. — James Hetfield Copy Share
The band? No way! There ain't no band. The band is not 'the band' right now. It's just three guys. — James Hetfield Copy Share
Any time somebody is into your band that's a good thing. And if they're in a really cool, really popular band, that's a better… — James Hetfield Copy Share
