People probably thought, Oh, they're not going to do the heavy lyrics now because of what happened. Man, those lyrics mean a lot more to me now. — 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 Image
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 Image
Authority pisses me off. I think everyone should be able to drink and get loud whenever they want. — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
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 Image
One time we were playing at O2 Arena and I was bitten by a fucking zombie. — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
I'd like to have a beer-holder on my guitar like they have on boats. — James Hetfield Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
