Metallica's James Hetfield On How It Felt To Invent A Genre Of Music
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Metallica invented 'thrash metal', and lead singer James Hetfield tells us how it felt at the time and reveals the feedback Elton John gave him, that made him emotional.
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What a gentleman James is
True rock legend. A dying breed. Sadly.
I would be too if I were a multi Gazillionaire
@@jamesandrews3583 probably not🤔
@@Boktallica1 lmao, yeah, you're probably right
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Hope this guy does a bigger interview with James in the future. You see James enjoyed it and the interviewer showed a lot of respect.
Exactly. It was the best interview with James Hetfield I have ever watched. Probably i would ask him similar things and that's great! I haven't seen anybody asking James these questions. The interviewer is surely a big Metallica fan.
indeed. the guy needs more credit for doing a fantastic job for both james and fans
Must be hard having to answer the same old questions all the time.
All i hear is sucking up. Maybe that works though.
@@fredriksvard2603 it's not 60 minutes.
James' anger and introvert personality has brough us some timeless music in the past, but man it's nice to see him like this! He seems so happy nowadays! Personally I don't dig the new music as much as much as the old, but it's still better than many other metal bands. And they have absolutely NOTHING left to proove.
I feel the same way, maybe cause we're old. I bet the young kids dig it.
@@ItsAllAboutGuitar not really, I'm 17 and I still think the first few albums are gems. The new stuff doesn't get to me like that though
you can feel that in the lyrics also
With so much popular garbage being played on the airwaves, I'm so glad Metallica is still around after over 40 years to show them how it's done. No lip syncing, no half-naked back up singers/dancers, no sampling or autotune. Just pure, raw musical talent.
Here here! Sadly it seems the trend is away from actual musical instruments in favor of software generating the sounds of different instruments. I feel like my dad when I tell my kids that they don't know what real music is these days. 😂
Speaking of raw talent the anchor should have asked James what is his secret of down picking guitar that fast well into his 60s. That's a secret we all want to know.
Yeah I'm not the biggest fan of Metallica's new album, but it's still a million times better than the other garbage on the radio.
@@johngeiger3770Years and years of practice!
@@rodbelding9523 See I actually thought it was great, I just think the singles were the best of it (Chasing Light being the exception, that's my favorite track).
Man, it's so nice to see James doing more stuff like this. Seems like the man is having a good time now. 👌🏼
That's what happens when you sober up. Dude is more confident now and less angry. Healthier.
@@eltravos99 YES! I'm very happy to see him doing better in that regard. Wish my musician big sister would get a clue. It's been years now she's been struggling with alcoholism.
Hetfield inspires both through his musicianship and by his true character!🤟
Ask Jason!?
Fantastic seeing James do an interview on his own. In the early days he let Cliff lead the conversation probably out of respect. Then, Lars did the talking for decades, well, because he can’t stop talking. Grown up with the band and it’s beautiful to see James happy, confident, and sober.
You can tell he’s a true fan. Not just another sterile suit interview. 🤘🤘 solid interview!
Yeah when he talked about the solo in NEM I knew he was a fan
Metallica is the first band that opened my world up to heavy music. One of the biggest influences for me as a musician growing up.
same here man
Rubbish. Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest before them.
That’s undeniable the case 😅🤘
Same. 8th grade for me. Nearly 30 years ago
@@belessretarded4770maiden and priest over metallica 😂 Sabbath obviously because they started metal
James has evolved over the years, as his music has. Such an awesome band.
such a great interview, James is funny well mannered and the interviewer, did his research and asked some very clever, funny and thought provoking questions. Loving this version of Hetfield !!
It helps when the interviewer is also a fan.
This was probably my favorite interview by a Metallica member. It was so light and wholesome. Glad to see both James and the interviewer smile and laugh.
That was a great little interview. You could tell he knew the music and who he was interviewing.
This was such an amazing interview! So happy to see a fan interview James. He seemed so relaxed and enjoyed himself and your questions.
The world is a much better place with Metallica in it.
this interview is a pure christmas gift for all those die hard metallica fans around
This Metallica guy has potential
One of the best interviews with James. He sounds happy and sharp.
Great interview!!! As a true Metallica this makes me feel good!!! James Hetfield is my hero!
I'm 47. I grew up listening to Metallica. First concert. Thank you
James is absolutely a legend, Metallica are the biggest band ever!!!
One of the best American bands! Hetfield rules...
Nope one of the most overrated
@@jamesevans6335 keep crying
@@jamesevans6335 hm jealous 😂😂
@@jamesevans6335 If someone is overrated in this band, that is definitely not James lmao Lars as a drummer for live shows is a better candidate.
@@jamesevans6335 There first 4 albums are amongst the best albums in metal and you may discredit them because of your personal opinion but they have probably influenced about 90% of every band you do like and have shaped what metal has become, even if they have been somewhat inconsistent after the black album and and justice for all
Very awesome! James specifically (and primarily), along with Scott Ian (Anthrax), Kerry King/Jeff Hanneman (Slayer) and Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) were my guitar teachers growing up. Metallica being the main focus. I love where they are at now at this point in their career. Thank you for doing such a thoughtful and cool interview!
James has become so chill over the years, great interview. Thrash is a sub-genre of the genre Heavy Metal
Every body Loves James 🖤
I always liked James. He still sounds great at his age.
Honestly, I'm impressed with these comments. Kudos to you guys
Papa Hetfield. Happy he is still around.
Great interview bud, love the respect given to our man the mighty Hetfield
Great interview! Can tell the interviewer is a fan and James really seemed to be enjoying himself.
Man , it’s so great to see James enjoying life again . I could listen to him speak for days . YEAHHH !!🤘🤘
That was amazing and very enjoyable interview. Very good work. James is alson in amazing condition.
What an Awesome guy!
This was a great interview, James is a hell of a musician, visionary, a great dad. Very humble.❤❤❤❤❤
This was actually a great interview and the reason why I clicked it was because you asked something about a topic that isn’t discussed as much with Metallica: they invented a genre of music. A whole genre. And the rest that followed was great!
They didn't, Metal had already been around for years
@@redeyeknight1660 thrash metal dummy
@@redeyeknight1660 they were talking thrash specifically. Metallica was one of the pioneers and certainly the most successful.
@@redeyeknight1660 Metal isn't a genre either. Rock and Roll is the genre.
Metallica didn't invent thrash but they are by far the most instrumental and influential in its development and exposure to the world.
Urmmm sorry buddy but if I may correct you there....influential maybe...but instrumental...well that tag belongs to Megadeth by a country mile
@@vks4917 They’re both instrumental to thrash 😒
@@vks4917 Megadeth’s debut was two years after Metallica & Slayer.
They were all instrumental.
@@vks4917 Megadeth is just generic Metallica. Metallica made Thrash.
@@redrick8900 Metallica made thrash...not sure I agree...if they did don't forget it was thanks in large to DM who donthis day receives royalties for his contributions to Metallica....8f you are correct that Metallica made thrash then its fair to say Megadeth perfected it 😉
I’ll never forget the first time I heard Metallica, nothing compared to them on the Radio then. Nothing comes close to them now. I’ll always cherish how Raw and Pure their Music is, I don’t think there is enough space on these comments to talk about their Music and Talent. I’d have to write a book on just their music and talent. Also, I admire how respectful, and how genuine people they all are.
This is the best interview I’ve ever seen. ❤
Great job! This was a very neat little interview and obviously sincere on both sides.
Excellent interview…bravo 👏🏼…fun and original questions
As an aussie homie is an Og and he is so kind such a great interviewer for James leaving a positive Aussie memory in his brain!
❤The heart so beautiful ,and the feeling he brings just overwhelmes me !! Thank yous,for being in my life!😊❤
Hello, I really appreciate the love and support I get from you all my lovely fans
I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤
That was a great interview I must say.
This interview was very well conducted, as well as fun!
Great interview, felt like they were both very happy to be there
I absolutely love that Mr. Hetfield is wearing a Country-Western shirt. Thrash on!!
Metallica are part of our lives. Like our mothers and dads and brothers and sisters. We grew up feeding our soulsl with their music.
Such a pleasure to watch a entertaining interview
Incredible interview. Relaxed and fun
what a great interview, loved it.
This was a great interview! Lots of fun.
Great interviewer! Good job.
God, I could keep listening to James talk.
James looks so happy and that makes me happy 🥹❤️
He could be your friendly neighbor or the guy next to you at the bar. Such a humble and honest down to earth man.
But still shredding the stage and your speakers!🤘🤘
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What a great guy 👍
It feels like he is singing just by talking. What a voice!
Papa looks good. Excited for the new tracks.
They did put out a sneezing album. It was St Anger. 😂 I’m glad they are back to form.
James is every bit as good a songwriter as an Elton John or Billy Joel. It’s just delivered in a much different package. Great interview
James is so charming 🥺
7 minutes and 7 seconds of my heart melting ladies and gentleman
Jame amazing guy lovely man 🤘
Love James and Metallica as well
Great, genuine interviewer.
What a guy, and what a fantastic album. They’ve smashed it out of the park with this one, I rank it fourth out of all their works
Am really surprised he didn't ask James if there are plans to bring there world Tour to Australia.
He brings up the year that they played Antarctica, but skips the part where that’s the last time they were here. Would’ve liked to have had even slightly discussed.
Maybe he didnt wanna upset aussie fans and hes going through his issues But also james and the boys know they need to come back
@@nickfallaw7795They won’t be back. I’ve a fair feeling we’ve seen the last of Metallica in Australia
@@caelmcleish1212 How come
@@nickfallaw7795 A lot of bands don’t anymore, post COVID it just costs too much. A laughable statement when it comes to Metallica, but a valid concern nonetheless. The importance to get here just doesn’t seem to be there, so I have a feeling it just isn’t on the cards.
Great interview with a legend of metal.🤘🏿🤘🏿
Great interview love the new CD
What a humble kind dude!
James is always cool interview, great laugh and just very chill.
Their new album is 🔥🔥🔥
A TRUE LEGEND! SUCH A AWESOME GENTLEMAN AND STILL REIGNS AS THE ALMIGHTY HETFIELD!🎼🎸🤘💯🤜🤛🙏😎👊
Kirks quirky spirit is just so precious…and his love of horror is🔥🔥🔥🔥
You can tell this guy is enjoying every second of it! If interviewers were always interviewing their idols it would be so much more comfortable for everyone
What a great interview
gotta love james, such an amazing person
Man he is such a NICE guy
Good to see James having fun
Awesome interview.
Loved this interview! 🙌
Great interview.
Metallica is iconic and was a huge part of my childhood and teen years. As I grew to different genres of metal, I found they never quite did much for me and felt pretty tame in comparison. It's why they still end up on the likes of Jimmy Fallon. My hope is people who enjoy heavy music like Metallica but have never branched out to explore more, to do so. If you have no aversion to heavy vocals but enjoy singing as well, with heavy riffs but melodic ones as well, check out Invent Animate. "False Meridian", "Cloud Cascade", and "Without a Whisper" are some of my favs. Hope someone sees this and discovers a new band!
Ty. Metallica is like the gateway to metal but it shouldn't end there
Great to see James back on form after soon long..Good interview....I just can't help but think....where would this band be if they just had a decent drummer
Don't like The Project but great interview with James... him and Kirk are in my top 5 greatest musical influences of ALL time.
If i was to think of one line that instantly comes to my head when i think Metallica is ... heeey heey heya .. here i go now ..cos ive be spontaneously muttering it since i was a kid ! Even as i write this song it plays in my head!
Kirk's so not a show off, I find him extremely humble...They all are humble family men...Great example to wild men out there...Somewhere (dancing) for men to put their anger instead of violence that causes harm to humans...❤❤❤❤
James is younger than 5 years ago.
So great to see James so fit and healthy and looking good!
Brilliance! Awesome interview……. Bravo 👏
What a great interview 👏
I wouldn't say Metallica invented thrash metal. It evolved and Metallica certainly played an important part in its evolution.
i love James glad i found this interview
Great interview
"What a great cover btw"
Co-Anchor: "Thank you"
Jaymz: I'm not that good at doing solos.
The Outlaw Torn begs to differ.
Outlaw Torn and Bleeding Me are 2 of my favorites from the Load/Reload albums.
really fun interview
James is looking great.
This guy is a great interviewer!