
James Hetfield
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James Alan Hetfield is an American musician and songwriter best known for being the co-founder, lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for the American heavy metal band Metallica. Hetfield is mainly known for his intricate rhythm playing, but occasionally performs lead guitar duties and solos, both live and in the studio. Hetfield co-founded Metallica in October 1981 after answering an advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich in the Los Angeles newspaper The Recycler. Metallica has won nine Grammy Awards and released ten studio albums, three live albums, four extended plays and 24 singles. In 2009, Hetfield was ranked at no. 8 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists and no. 24 by Hit Parader on their list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. In Guitar World's poll, Hetfield was placed as the 19th greatest guitarist of all time, as well as being placed second (along with Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett) in The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists poll of the same magazine. Rolling Stone placed Hetfield as the 87th greatest guitarist of all time. This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Best James Hetfield Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Hetfield's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Hetfield.
James Hetfield - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Hetfield?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Hetfield is "Deep Purple: Made In Japan" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James Hetfield acted in?
James Hetfield has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Hetfield?
Other notable films include "Metallica Touring Europe", "Metallica: Live at Orion Music And More 2012 (1st Night)", and "Surfing Your Dreams".

