| Birth Day | August 3, 1963 |
| Birth Place | Downey, CA |
| Age | 60 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
James Hetfield, the renowned Metal Singer hailing from California, is set to amass an impressive net worth of $175 million by the year 2024. As the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the legendary band Metallica, Hetfield has secured his place as one of the most influential figures in the history of heavy metal music. With his distinctive voice and powerful songwriting skills, Hetfield has garnered a massive fan base worldwide. Not only has he achieved unparalleled success with his music, but Hetfield has also ventured into various business endeavors, including acting and investing, contributing to his substantial wealth. With his remarkable contributions to the music industry, Hetfield continues to be an iconic figure and a true legend in the world of metal.
Co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band Metallica who was named the eighth greatest metal Guitarist by Joel Mclver in 2009. He is joined in Metallica by Bassist Robert Trujillo, Drummer Lars Ulrich and Guitarist Kirk Lee Hammett.
His favorite band growing up was Aerosmith, from whom he drew inspiration to learn the guitar. He learned how to play guitar, bass, and piano.
He observed his mother die of cancer without Medicine when he was sixteen because of her strong belief in Christian Science, an event that inspired the Metallica song "The God That Failed."
He married his wife Francesca on August 17, 1997, with whom he had three children: Cali, Castor, and Marcella.
He first met Lars Ulrich after answering a 1981 Classified ad placed by Ulrich in The Recycler.
