James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963) is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the American heavy metal band Metallica.
James Hetfield was born on August 3, 1963, in Downey, Los Angeles County, California. He is of English, German, and Irish descent.
Hetfield's father, Virgil (a truck driver who later left the family) and mother, Cynthia (a light opera singer) were strict adherents to Christian Science, and accordingly, much o...
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James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963) is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the American heavy metal band Metallica.
James Hetfield was born on August 3, 1963, in Downey, Los Angeles County, California. He is of English, German, and Irish descent.
Hetfield's father, Virgil (a truck driver who later left the family) and mother, Cynthia (a light opera singer) were strict adherents to Christian Science, and accordingly, much of James' young life revolved around Christian Science.
In accordance with their beliefs, Hetfield's parents strongly disapproved of medicine or any other medical treatment and remained loyal to their faith even as Cynthia was dying from cancer.
Cynthia's death and Hetfield's subsequently turbulent relationship with religion have both been the focal point of many Metallica lyrics throughout the years — the songs "Mama Said", "Leper Messiah", "Dyers Eve", "Until It Sleeps", and "The God That Failed," are about Hetfield's parents.
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