I was there and thought to myself multiple times, no one is looking as cool as James fucking Hetfield on a stage that big. You could feel that all four of them belonged there, honestly.
@@thiagooo2096 I have a friend who plays bass in a folkloric music band (by no means metal, but an artist nonetheless) and he says the day he stops feeling nervous before a show he will stop playing live.
If anyone is actually a fan and knows Metallica, they’d know that all along James has said from the beginning he’s a shy, quiet kind of guy that struggles with this all, but when he goes up on stage it transforms him into something more. A guy who isn’t shy or afraid anymore of massive crowds. Have to build up that courage to take the step up onto the stage and then it goes from there
@imarriedabrkfsttaco3737 Your comment makes me wonder about all the rock stars that died from drugs. Maybe they weren't simply self-destructive. They were simply anxious and shy.
This is so awesome, God bless him. They dont make rockstars like this anymore man. I love how this captures how vulnerable he is before going on stage and how much he wants to give everything to the people who came to see him.
This requires dedication. After all these years and so many concerts, I am 100% sure that there are moments, there are beginnings of concerts, when - for whatever reason; mental, physical, age, etc. - he finds it difficult to start and would prefer to be somewhere else in peace with a cigar but he still does it because he is dedicated. No one should have any doubts: it's not about the money, they already earned it even for their grandchildren during the time of the Black album.
You sir are the epitome of rock legends. From long haired teen rock legend to cigar smoking with short grey hair you are still a rock legend, and you will always be a rock legend!
Maybe you can give him a blow job if you ever run into him. I'm baffled by people that jack off the ego of people that are literally million aires based on the money we've contributed. This dude won the lottery,, listenable music? Yeah. But he's just a man like you or I, trust me he's quite comfortable in his life, now get your ass on stage and perform.
He's just like me before going to work. The difference is he enjoys what he does and all those around him ,the fans, band and crew also enjoy and appreciate what he does.
IYKYK, when you are on stage there’s this magic that takes over. It’s unlike any other feeling and it’s pretty powerful. It’s enough to make that shy 18 year old that gave us Kill ‘em All keep taking that stage 42 years later. Thank you James. 🤘🏼
fr! im also a more introverted and shy kind of gal, but when im on stage playing my guitar, its like suddenly im someone else, even my parents commented about it looll and i believe james feels the same!
@@hobojungle1 This is true. Metallica has sold 125 million albums worldwide as of 2022 not including the new album 72 Seasons. They are currently listed at 18th best selling in the U.S. alone across all genres with 63 million units sold. When you have a list like Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Beatles, Elton John, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin ..... the fact that Metallica is right behind them as a thrash metal band is mind boggling.
Literally the most transparent and open band in the industry. Some Kind of Monster was pretty groundbreaking in that respect and people take the piss out of Metallica saying they're too business minded when it's exactly what a band has to do that become this big.
I respect the pre show butterflies, the anxiety, and the willingness to push through it all and rock the hell out of that stadium! I also have mad respect that the members of Metallica are not afraid to show that they are aging. No hair dye, just them being themselves. Authenticity is important.
He has always been vocal on his daily struggles, WHICH MADE ME A HUGE FAN. DONT WE ALL HV DAYS WE surrender and say, HELL, I KNOW IM A SINNER, BUT WATCH OVER ME. ❤& RESPECT!!! 🤟
It’s awesome to see him praying before hitting his cigar and walking off too rock that stadium. Shows how humble he is even though he’s a badass rockstar!
I remember being a little kid looking up to James and thinking he was the coolest guy alive. Here I am 33 years old still thinking he's the coolest guy alive 👊
cant believe how many yrs it's been since "kill em all".How young they all were. Doesn't matter if your a garage band or one of the biggest in the world. James is human and feels it before every show. The adrenaline gets pumping, but once you hit that first note, for a rockstar, you know your at home
Я не фанат Металлика, но признаю, что они одни из лучших. Вот этот выход на сцену, вначале медленно, задумчиво, и вдруг он выскакивает с последней ступеньки, и он опять молод, и он опять говорит: сейчас! Сейчас я покажу вам то, чего вы никогда не видели и не слышали, но очень хотели увидеть и услышать, и потому пришли, и я не подведу, шоу начинается💪👏👏👏👍
3 августа Джеймс отметит 60 летие! Как никак - возраст! Он отлично выглядит, только здесь поди уставший. Но сцена его быстро молодит! И он снова, как и 30 лет назад! 👍👍😁💪🤘
Я не то, чтобы фанат. Я взрослел на их музыке. С Клиффом Бэртоном был их звёздный час. Я не скажу, что дальше парни скатились или оскотинились.. нет, они исключение из правил. Но - потеря Бэртона, как второго идейного вдохновителя группы возложила на Джеймса такую ношу.. Он справился, как мог.. моё мнение, переставшего слушать группу после 91-го... это был конец изначальной Металлики. Nothing Else Matters - это единственный бриллиант, созданный Хэтфилдом в одиночку. Крутой мужик, в любом случае
I'm not exactly a FAN. I grew up on their music. Cliff Burton was their finest hour. I won't say that the guys rolled down or got "dirty" next.. No, they are an exception to the rule. But - the loss of Burton, as the second ideological inspirer of the group, placed such a burden on James.. He did the best he could.. In my opinion, who stopped listening to the band after the 1991... this was the end of the ORIGINAl Metallica. "Nothing Else Matters" is the only diamond Hatfield created as a leader. Tough guy, anyway..
Was in a touring band for several years in the oughts, played shows where the only audience was the owners basically, to sold out shows with larger bands where we were the opener. Without a doubt, and no matter the size of the crowd, the euphoria of being on stage and putting on an energetic show is the best feeling in the entire planet.
I used to sing in a band. We did about 4 shows and weren't very good but I can confirm this is true. The buzz I got from playing live has never been matched by anything else other than really good sex.
A small Tipp for all the people, who are getting really nervous right before the concert: Think about what makes you nervous? Is it messing or embarrassing yourself in front of the audience? Or getting lost during the show? The trick is, you can release this nervousness, if you get rid of your anxieties. What, if your most important goal is not messing up but instead having a hell lot of fun on stage? All of a sudden you will feel way more relaxed. And do not worry, you will still give your very best!
Yeah I think it’s 99.9% forgetting your part. The more you think about it, the more likely it happens. I was a vocalist and discovered you can just bark and scream whatever and most people won’t notice the difference. So that always helps.
Having played a fair number of concerts myself, part of my anxiety comes from not wanting to miss any cues or forgetting the chords. I keep in mind that, when on stage, you will only perform as well as you are prepared (so I try to be on top of it!). A good way I've figured out to mentally prepare for a show and stop myself from freezing up on stage is by treating every performance as just simply a rehearsal, or better yet, to treat every rehearsal as a performance. It's fine to get anxiety before a performance for any and all reasons, and I think pretty much everyone does to some extent, but as soon as you're up, it should feel like you're just hanging out and having fun with what you've prepared.
Not a Metallica fan. No reason for this, RUclips brought me here. But seeing James honest and and vulnerable to his own status like this is terrific. Thanks for this awesome capture.
@@betraid Cambridge dictionary: “used to describe someone who does a job that people usually do as a hobby: She's a professional dancer/photographer. He's a runner who's just turned professional.”
This guy has been through so much he is a rock legend. I would be nervous to even after all these years.people really love the music and it can humble you.thanks for all the music over these years.
Wow. I’ve seen so much live footage of them and own several of their live dvds, but this is the first time I’ve ever felt like I was going up on stage WITH Hetfield. And……that is absolutely fkin terrifying. The guys have balls of steel
Such an amazing and inspiring human being. I grew up with their music from the age of 13 RTL and MOP followed by And Justice are their best for sure....i still remember hearing Damage Inc on Friday rock show radio back in 1987.
I'll never forget hanging with James in backyard keg pouring loud crowded parties in Downey, CA before moving to SF bay area or battle of bands shows. He was cool then looks kool here. $3.00 entrance fee free beer and great show! Rock on!
It amazes me that these guys still have a sense of nervous energy before going out on stage. You would assume that it would be just another day at the office for them after all these years. So cool to see that they take it that seriously that it still gets them excited.
@@FastEasyLifeTipsIt also might be early in the tour. I can imagine even for seasoned vets, the first show after not playing for months is going to be way more scary than playing the 20th show of the tour.
Papa Het, you are the best. No matter how nervous you are, you're amazing, and I love you. Thank you for all the years. Your voice amazes me. Like you sing in your song, HELL YEAH ❤
I imagine that it would be compounded to be so much harder being sober. The struggle to fight off the urge to not throw back a few beers or whiskeys, a bit of liquid courage to help get up on stage. I applaud the man.
Chad is an awesome guy! I met him several times when Days of the New opened up for Metallica in the late 90's(they're from my area and I knew them and their road crew)
@@Cbuzz1399 he's doing much better now. Living in New Mexico or Arizona right now working on trying to get funds together to buy his music rights back and make new music. I haven't seen him in a long time,but talked to him on Facebook not too long ago. Sober and living life one day at a time.
Flashback 1983: For the first time I read about a young underground band from America. There is a picture of four wild looking teenagers, they seem so much younger than Maiden, Saxon, Priest. It's written, that they have just released the fastest record ever. "OK" everybody thinks "they are extreme, they are underground and will always be!" Flashback 1984: Every Metal fan knows Metallica. They just released the "Creeping Death" maxi and on the back cover there is a photograph of the same four guys, looking much more mature and self confident and James appears to be a full scale frontman of this band, that made it from underground sensation to one of the best and most influental bands, up there with Maiden and Priest in just one year. "OK" everybody thinks "they will be very big - inside the Metal scene." ....I wanted to go on writing, but I am lazy now.... 😴
I flipped when I heard Ride The Lightning.For Whom The Bell Tolls gave me chills when the guitars joined in that rolling bass line of Cliffs. Creeping Death.Blistering! 🤘
it just goes to show no matter who you are even the best at what they do can get nervous. to have the ability to play the guitar wasn't enough for him, he also became the lead singer of a huge band! ❤
I'm always shaking like a leaf before singing live the whole first song. Then the cheers erupt and it all disappears. Its the biggest rush you could ever possibly feel and it's kind of addicting. I could only imagine how it must feel playing for a packed stadium where all eyes are on you. What a feeling it must be.
Hetfield is a rock/metal God, but unlike bands before Metallica, James' riffage spans almost 3 generations now, and the dude still slays with that axe.
I got to say this is so awesome to see. He's one of my all time heroes but like the foo fighters say, he's ordinary. He's a riff machine, a talented songwriter, and a dedicated frontman but he's still just a man and there is nothing wrong with that. Thank you for making me want to pick up the ax Papa Hetfield!
Interesting fact. James has always been scare to death of performing on scene. Just like Tyson before entering the ring and then becoming legends. Literally stunning ❤
James is channeling the machine he becomes on stage, the energy to play at that level at his age does not come easy, props to them all for keeping it up all these years!
*It's so cool to see them come full circle... From playing little dive bars back in the day, even before "Kill em' All" to now, "72 Seasons".... Long Live METALLICA!!!* 🤘🏼😝
@@JB-lp9xr Lol- try twice that much.. and that was 20 years ago. A lot of their fanbase was lower-income kids. But hey, if you wanna lick the boots of the ultra-rich, anti-poor, be my guest!
And the reason they are still around is the reverence he has for the fans, music, showmanship, perfectionism etc. Others bands have just faded and Metallica is still Fading to Black. Much respect!
Honestly seeing one of the most legendary musicians being nervous like it’s their first show has left me speechless…what an incredible and genuine person, I love Metallica
So much love to JAMES. He is such a friendly person and a grandiose Singer and Guitar-Master. Metallica makes my life so much better and happier. I love the band since beginning. Now I'm 66 years old. Forever in my mind, in my soul, in my heart. 🙏👌👏🤲❤️❤️❤️❤️💋🌞🤗
As a musician it's a really weird feeling to be visible right before the show starts - on one hand you want to build up your energy and adrenaline for when you really get on stage, and on the other you obviously do enjoy that contact! I've played for an audience since 1974 (not to the crowds Hetfield is used to, unfortunately 🤣🤣😭😭) and I still absolutely love it...
Этот седой старик невероятно крутой!!!! Даже несмотря на то что нет рыжей кудрявой шевелюры он был и есть самый крутой рокенрольщик современности!!! Живи вечно, Джеймс!!!
Anyone whos suffered with mental health issues depression anxiety whatever knows how he feels or can imagine having to go up there the anxiety before the show.. hard enough for anyone if they haven't suffered with additional issues.. Top Man 👍😎🏴🇬🇧
Doing what they ain't that easy. Tour dates and the travel is truely exhausting, but they love what they do, giving it back to the fans to have a good time. Kudos to METALICA!
Our warrior knight of the unloved, misunderstood, and misbehaved. Sober, with grey hair and a cigar, shows all how to pierce the veil and continue on triumphant with humility and wisdom.
I remember James from way Back he came to see ODIN play In SF the Band came Back to our Hotel room and spent some time with us pretty cool Wish I could sing a song with him 😊
and that friends, is the perfect way to deal with life’s problems. Embrace reality, take a moment to contemplate (and a few puffs on a cigar), then go out and rock the world. James Hetfield is inspiring.
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I really like how nervous he is at first, then, once he gets up on that stage, he becomes the most confident man on the planet! Rock on Papa Het! 🤘
Anyone who is a singer or musician knows that nervousness or anxiety will never end.
I was there and thought to myself multiple times, no one is looking as cool as James fucking Hetfield on a stage that big. You could feel that all four of them belonged there, honestly.
@@thiagooo2096 I have a friend who plays bass in a folkloric music band (by no means metal, but an artist nonetheless) and he says the day he stops feeling nervous before a show he will stop playing live.
Grandpa Het.
@@fatimapalacios2292 as a musician I can confirm, the only gig i wasn't nervous about was the one I messed up big time
If anyone is actually a fan and knows Metallica, they’d know that all along James has said from the beginning he’s a shy, quiet kind of guy that struggles with this all, but when he goes up on stage it transforms him into something more. A guy who isn’t shy or afraid anymore of massive crowds. Have to build up that courage to take the step up onto the stage and then it goes from there
dis is some _Hetfield+1_ stuff out there
EVH was the same way. That's why you'll usually see him pictured with a drink and a smoke.
@imarriedabrkfsttaco3737 Your comment makes me wonder about all the rock stars that died from drugs. Maybe they weren't simply self-destructive. They were simply anxious and shy.
It’s like everything in life, you are always nervous before, but when you get into it it’s always fine.
"dear God please help me as I play these Devil songs"
At the end of the day, these rock stars are real people, with real feelings. Awesome to see the behind the scenes before going on stage.
I use a saying, "everyone puts their pants on the same way, one leg at a time" meaning that these celebrities, musicians are regular people.
no shit
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This is so awesome, God bless him. They dont make rockstars like this anymore man. I love how this captures how vulnerable he is before going on stage and how much he wants to give everything to the people who came to see him.
This requires dedication. After all these years and so many concerts, I am 100% sure that there are moments, there are beginnings of concerts, when - for whatever reason; mental, physical, age, etc. - he finds it difficult to start and would prefer to be somewhere else in peace with a cigar but he still does it because he is dedicated. No one should have any doubts: it's not about the money, they already earned it even for their grandchildren during the time of the Black album.
it's about the money
@BRETTif you are serious about what you said just let me tell you: HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
@BRETT 😂
@@Postglobalism Try to convince someone else of this. ;) (The crew members are obviously not millionaires, they make a living from it.)
@BRETT What are you tokin’ about…
Hard to believe Robert Trujillo is the longest tenured bassist at 20 years. Time flies and it hurts sometimes.
I've just realised that after Your comment. Oh boy, time flies in lightyears 😮
Felt that. .. And somehow one day they'll say great things about as well. He's humble, amazed to be apart of it all still. That's what like about him.
It certainly doesn’t feel like 20 years, damn!
I get the feeling that he's a totally cool chill decent human being.
True statement!!!!
May God bless this man. Definitely an icon of metal music.
god dosent bless "men" nor anyone.
Stage fright never goes away, it just gets more manageable.
This man has been through a lot in his life and we as metallica fans love him and his band so much
😂😂
Don't jerk his ego off , stfu
Listening to Metallica songs was part of my teenage years🎉🎉
Like what has he been through? Ummm making alot of money and panties dropping for his ass
The music, yeah, but James and Lars? Hell no.
You sir are the epitome of rock legends.
From long haired teen rock legend to cigar smoking with short grey hair you are still a rock legend, and you will always be a rock legend!
Maybe you can give him a blow job if you ever run into him. I'm baffled by people that jack off the ego of people that are literally million aires based on the money we've contributed. This dude won the lottery,, listenable music? Yeah. But he's just a man like you or I, trust me he's quite comfortable in his life, now get your ass on stage and perform.
Fuckin A ! Well said
He's just like me before going to work.
The difference is he enjoys what he does and all those around him ,the fans, band and crew also enjoy and appreciate what he does.
IYKYK, when you are on stage there’s this magic that takes over. It’s unlike any other feeling and it’s pretty powerful.
It’s enough to make that shy 18 year old that gave us Kill ‘em All keep taking that stage 42 years later.
Thank you James. 🤘🏼
fr! im also a more introverted and shy kind of gal, but when im on stage playing my guitar, its like suddenly im someone else, even my parents commented about it looll and i believe james feels the same!
What a life they have led. They have to be the biggest most successful band in metal history.
They are, and one of the biggest bands of all time regardless of genre.
@@hobojungle1 This is true. Metallica has sold 125 million albums worldwide as of 2022 not including the new album 72 Seasons. They are currently listed at 18th best selling in the U.S. alone across all genres with 63 million units sold. When you have a list like Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Beatles, Elton John, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin ..... the fact that Metallica is right behind them as a thrash metal band is mind boggling.
They are the U2 of metal
@Priceless Cushions that's true.
@Priceless Cushions it was the black album that launched them into super stardom and attracted many fans from outside of the metal community.
These pre-show videos are awesome... thanks for sharing!
He prayed like a real man. Now I’m a bigger fan of his than ever!
Real man! What , as opposed to a transitional female to male?
@@sirbarnabyst.johntoffingto9017its gonna be a long transition
I love seeing that.
Prayed to whom though ?
He was not praying as he is a non believer.
I love James Hetfield. He is the coolest guy in metal music history.
You don't love him. You don't even know him
@@SaltyAlaskan79Everyone has their opinions.
The fact that they don't hide behind the scene before the show is really brave. They are soooo awesome.
Literally the most transparent and open band in the industry. Some Kind of Monster was pretty groundbreaking in that respect and people take the piss out of Metallica saying they're too business minded when it's exactly what a band has to do that become this big.
@@thyop89Exactly, it's called the music business, with the emphasis on business, or as a band, you're not gonna be around for very long.
oh so brave....... cmon man
Isn't that just because the layout of the stadium and they want to play to all 360 degrees of the stadium? Where would they hide, under the stage?
I respect the pre show butterflies, the anxiety, and the willingness to push through it all and rock the hell out of that stadium! I also have mad respect that the members of Metallica are not afraid to show that they are aging. No hair dye, just them being themselves. Authenticity is important.
Grateful and taking it all in. He's fortunate and knows it. One of the greatest rockers ever.
He has always been vocal on his daily struggles, WHICH MADE ME A HUGE FAN. DONT WE ALL HV DAYS WE surrender and say, HELL, I KNOW IM A SINNER, BUT WATCH OVER ME. ❤& RESPECT!!! 🤟
It’s awesome to see him praying before hitting his cigar and walking off too rock that stadium. Shows how humble he is even though he’s a badass rockstar!
Who is he praying to?
@@CmCLee His mom maybe, they didn't have the best relationship growing up maybe he's reflecting over it now.
He is very humble. I've met him.
@@CmCLee He's been in a 12 step program, so I guess his "higher power". It's still legal to pray in the US, right?
@@unicornsteaks6769barely. praying silently in public has already been criminalized in the UK.
Those are some cool moments, shows him getting in the zone and being ready.. great to see them still being this humble and enjoying playing live!
I could’ve done that for half the price
@@SSNESSgood for you
Love seeing the prayer to calm the jitters, showing the humble side of a legend .
I remember being a little kid looking up to James and thinking he was the coolest guy alive. Here I am 33 years old still thinking he's the coolest guy alive 👊
One of the Most Legendary Musicians on the planet 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
cant believe how many yrs it's been since "kill em all".How young they all were. Doesn't matter if your a garage band or one of the biggest in the world. James is human and feels it before every show. The adrenaline gets pumping, but once you hit that first note, for a rockstar, you know your at home
"you're"
Я не фанат Металлика, но признаю, что они одни из лучших. Вот этот выход на сцену, вначале медленно, задумчиво, и вдруг он выскакивает с последней ступеньки, и он опять молод, и он опять говорит: сейчас! Сейчас я покажу вам то, чего вы никогда не видели и не слышали, но очень хотели увидеть и услышать, и потому пришли, и я не подведу, шоу начинается💪👏👏👏👍
да это было неожиданно)
3 августа Джеймс отметит 60 летие! Как никак - возраст! Он отлично выглядит, только здесь поди уставший. Но сцена его быстро молодит! И он снова, как и 30 лет назад! 👍👍😁💪🤘
Я не то, чтобы фанат. Я взрослел на их музыке. С Клиффом Бэртоном был их звёздный час. Я не скажу, что дальше парни скатились или оскотинились.. нет, они исключение из правил. Но - потеря Бэртона, как второго идейного вдохновителя группы возложила на Джеймса такую ношу.. Он справился, как мог.. моё мнение, переставшего слушать группу после 91-го... это был конец изначальной Металлики. Nothing Else Matters - это единственный бриллиант, созданный Хэтфилдом в одиночку. Крутой мужик, в любом случае
I'm not exactly a FAN. I grew up on their music. Cliff Burton was their finest hour. I won't say that the guys rolled down or got "dirty" next.. No, they are an exception to the rule. But - the loss of Burton, as the second ideological inspirer of the group, placed such a burden on James.. He did the best he could.. In my opinion, who stopped listening to the band after the 1991... this was the end of the ORIGINAl Metallica. "Nothing Else Matters" is the only diamond Hatfield created as a leader. Tough guy, anyway..
Was in a touring band for several years in the oughts, played shows where the only audience was the owners basically, to sold out shows with larger bands where we were the opener. Without a doubt, and no matter the size of the crowd, the euphoria of being on stage and putting on an energetic show is the best feeling in the entire planet.
I used to sing in a band. We did about 4 shows and weren't very good but I can confirm this is true. The buzz I got from playing live has never been matched by anything else other than really good sex.
@@TheColossalBlanket agreed!
What an absolute stud. Goosebumps.
I love the fact that he always has his mate with him!!! Greetings from Argentina James!!! Aguante el mateeee
There is another video where you can see him drinking mate just before going to the stage. Aguante el mate 😊
Rock gods are mortal. Nice to see the back stage prep and chill out zone on these vids. Thanks for sharing.
A small Tipp for all the people, who are getting really nervous right before the concert: Think about what makes you nervous? Is it messing or embarrassing yourself in front of the audience? Or getting lost during the show?
The trick is, you can release this nervousness, if you get rid of your anxieties. What, if your most important goal is not messing up but instead having a hell lot of fun on stage? All of a sudden you will feel way more relaxed. And do not worry, you will still give your very best!
Yeah I think it’s 99.9% forgetting your part. The more you think about it, the more likely it happens. I was a vocalist and discovered you can just bark and scream whatever and most people won’t notice the difference. So that always helps.
Having played a fair number of concerts myself, part of my anxiety comes from not wanting to miss any cues or forgetting the chords. I keep in mind that, when on stage, you will only perform as well as you are prepared (so I try to be on top of it!). A good way I've figured out to mentally prepare for a show and stop myself from freezing up on stage is by treating every performance as just simply a rehearsal, or better yet, to treat every rehearsal as a performance. It's fine to get anxiety before a performance for any and all reasons, and I think pretty much everyone does to some extent, but as soon as you're up, it should feel like you're just hanging out and having fun with what you've prepared.
Not a Metallica fan. No reason for this, RUclips brought me here. But seeing James honest and and vulnerable to his own status like this is terrific. Thanks for this awesome capture.
True professional, same as all all band members, it's not their job, it's their life. Living legends
Professional literally means that it's their job, not their life. Just sayin :)
@@Retfie719 You definitely don't understand what my comment means dude.
@@betraid of course not, because you don’t know what “professional” means, hence your comment doesn’t make sense, dummy
@@betraid Cambridge dictionary: “used to describe someone who does a job that people usually do as a hobby:
She's a professional dancer/photographer.
He's a runner who's just turned professional.”
Stop it. Quit embarrassing yourself these are people like you and I. Hardly legends
This guy has been through so much he is a rock legend. I would be nervous to even after all these years.people really love the music and it can humble you.thanks for all the music over these years.
Hetfield is in great shape lately. Standing tall, and confident. I don't remember the last time I've seen him like this
And not a dyed hair in sight.
he looks old, worn and weary
@@wbl5649 Compared to, say, 2019, 2020 Hetfield? Absolutely not.
@@wbl5649I'd be happy to look like that at 59 tbh.
Wow. I’ve seen so much live footage of them and own several of their live dvds, but this is the first time I’ve ever felt like I was going up on stage WITH Hetfield. And……that is absolutely fkin terrifying. The guys have balls of steel
Such an amazing and inspiring human being. I grew up with their music from the age of 13 RTL and MOP followed by And Justice are their best for sure....i still remember hearing Damage Inc on Friday rock show radio back in 1987.
I'll never forget hanging with James in backyard keg pouring loud crowded parties in Downey, CA before moving to SF bay area or battle of bands shows. He was cool then looks kool here. $3.00 entrance fee free beer and great show! Rock on!
I love metallica concerts and James on the stage,Full of energy and love😎❤️🔥⚡️
Как же я нервничал перед выходом на сцену, это просто пипец..... Но потом отпускает и начинаешь дико кайфовать
Самый лучший наркотик
Знакомо!!!
Или падаешь в обморок, тоже вариант.
I like James smiles a lot. Doing what he does best. What a legend.
Hello 👋 😊
It amazes me that these guys still have a sense of nervous energy before going out on stage. You would assume that it would be just another day at the office for them after all these years. So cool to see that they take it that seriously that it still gets them excited.
Maybe cos his task is so complicated that there’s plenty of room to screw up? I dunno
@@FastEasyLifeTipsIt also might be early in the tour. I can imagine even for seasoned vets, the first show after not playing for months is going to be way more scary than playing the 20th show of the tour.
❤❤❤Years down the road and you still get nervous...Just Legendary!!!
After all these years James still looks nervous like the first time
Волнуется как в первый раз, не смотря на свой громадный опыт и авторитет, а потом выходит и зажигает, это круто!
В России любят Металлику!👍🤘🔥
And the germans love their russian brothers and sisters.no matter what corrupt politicians tells us
Papa Het, you are the best. No matter how nervous you are, you're amazing, and I love you. Thank you for all the years. Your voice amazes me. Like you sing in your song, HELL YEAH ❤
It seems impossible that someone with his career on stage for thousands of people still feels nervous. It is inspiring.
It is. You'd think this would nothing to him by now
That's what makes a true professional, they never rest on their laurels and treat every performance like it's going to be the best show ever.
I imagine that it would be compounded to be so much harder being sober. The struggle to fight off the urge to not throw back a few beers or whiskeys, a bit of liquid courage to help get up on stage.
I applaud the man.
If you stop getting nervous before performing, it’s time to quit.
Sad - When you're at that age, it's just isn't Cool anymore 😢 When you're in Rock and past you're 30's Just Stop🧐
It's awesome to see Chad still with James after all these years!!
Is he the same guitar tech from the Year and a half documentary?
@@karolosblack Yup
Chad is an awesome guy! I met him several times when Days of the New opened up for Metallica in the late 90's(they're from my area and I knew them and their road crew)
@@dransdell101 How is Travis doing? Do you know anything about him now?
@@Cbuzz1399 he's doing much better now. Living in New Mexico or Arizona right now working on trying to get funds together to buy his music rights back and make new music. I haven't seen him in a long time,but talked to him on Facebook not too long ago. Sober and living life one day at a time.
Flashback 1983: For the first time I read about a young underground band from America. There is a picture of four wild looking teenagers, they seem so much younger than Maiden, Saxon, Priest. It's written, that they have just released the fastest record ever. "OK" everybody thinks "they are extreme, they are underground and will always be!"
Flashback 1984: Every Metal fan knows Metallica. They just released the "Creeping Death" maxi and on the back cover there is a photograph of the same four guys, looking much more mature and self confident and James appears to be a full scale frontman of this band, that made it from underground sensation to one of the best and most influental bands, up there with Maiden and Priest in just one year. "OK" everybody thinks "they will be very big - inside the Metal scene."
....I wanted to go on writing, but I am lazy now.... 😴
Go on bro.... keep it, keep it really loud.... let it ring out !
I flipped when I heard Ride The Lightning.For Whom The Bell Tolls gave me chills when the guitars joined in that rolling bass line of Cliffs.
Creeping Death.Blistering! 🤘
Never there was and never there will be any one like James. Always been and always will be the leader and front man of the heavy metal universe.
The great James Hetfield. What a legend
0:30. I really like that moment where it seems that he tries to make James feel comfortable. Shoulders straight, you got this man!
James is one of the coolest guys who ever walked earth
James is one of the coolest guys who ever -walked- powerstanced earth. 👍
it just goes to show no matter who you are even the best at what they do can get nervous. to have the ability to play the guitar wasn't enough for him, he also became the lead singer of a huge band! ❤
Music is a physical activity. Their brand is extremely so. I can imagine the joint pain after 40 years of thrashing and touring. Just incredible.
Hello how are you doing Mr Shane 😊
@@HelenaRusso-ex4em Hello
@@DontLetTheOldManIn Hello nice to hear from you.
So personal and raw to see.... we love Papa Het! You are the best front man I've ever seen... ❤️
I'm always shaking like a leaf before singing live the whole first song. Then the cheers erupt and it all disappears. Its the biggest rush you could ever possibly feel and it's kind of addicting. I could only imagine how it must feel playing for a packed stadium where all eyes are on you. What a feeling it must be.
100%
First song is always the most nerve racking. After that it's like riding a bike lol
True
Being a musician...I feel this even in small venues...But once you get going..it's ON😊
The first song always kind of sucks. But it's like jogging, after the first 15 or so minutes, it's like you are in la-la land.
Even the top professionals feel the pressure before the show, but how James handles it, is what separates the men from the boys!
Hello 👋 😊
Seen metallica so many times always a great gig ! Never disappoint 👌👌🤘🤘
Saw the geezers at their peak in Dublin about 10 years ago! On coke!
Rocked my aching bones back to life!
Hey 👋 😊
Красиво стареет! Красавчег! Икона! Обожаю и уважаю!
That is so badass the way he finishes puffing on the cigar then it like 'right, lets do this'.
Hetfield is a rock/metal God, but unlike bands before Metallica, James' riffage spans almost 3 generations now, and the dude still slays with that axe.
The right hand of God. That might go to Steve Harris, lol
There have been bands that have played longer than Metallica, some of them are still going ie Iron Maiden and Kiss.
@@error4159teve Harris has the fingers of God. James has the wrist of God. And Lars, well Lars is Lars.
@@stephenhughes5156 yawn
The boss pulling boss ass moves, that walk in and starting creeping death looked soo fucking METAL. For ever the best band EVER!! 🤘🏼
Even a musical genius has moments of humanity. We love you "Het".Work your magic....👍😎🎵🎶🎶
I love James, such a good artist, good, singer, awesome guitarist, so handsome❤
Hello Kathy
How are you doing today?
@@thomsonsmith95 I’m good, how are you?
@@kathypetty8996 I'm good thanks for asking
Where are you from if I may ask?
@@thomsonsmith95Kansas City, Missouri
@@kathypetty8996 Oh okay
How's the weather over there?
It's amazing they've kept it together all these years.
Although working with Miley Cyrus was a dodgy idea. Who next, Ed bleedin' Sheeran?
@johnwheeler9186 oooooOoooOohhh!!!!
I got to say this is so awesome to see. He's one of my all time heroes but like the foo fighters say, he's ordinary. He's a riff machine, a talented songwriter, and a dedicated frontman but he's still just a man and there is nothing wrong with that. Thank you for making me want to pick up the ax Papa Hetfield!
Interesting fact. James has always been scare to death of performing on scene. Just like Tyson before entering the ring and then becoming legends. Literally stunning ❤
James is channeling the machine he becomes on stage, the energy to play at that level at his age does not come easy, props to them all for keeping it up all these years!
*It's so cool to see them come full circle... From playing little dive bars back in the day, even before "Kill em' All" to now, "72 Seasons".... Long Live METALLICA!!!* 🤘🏼😝
Remember when they sued their fans for loving them so much they'd do anything to listen to their music?
@@JB-lp9xr Lol- try twice that much.. and that was 20 years ago. A lot of their fanbase was lower-income kids. But hey, if you wanna lick the boots of the ultra-rich, anti-poor, be my guest!
@@JB-lp9xr Also, learn to use a semicolon, genius.
Sad - When you're at that age, it's just isn't Cool anymore 😢 When you're in Rock and past you're 30's Just Stop🧐
@@tcb1012 I mean kudos for staying at your job.. but we all know, at this point, he's just trying to pay for all the grandkids' universities.
And the reason they are still around is the reverence he has for the fans, music, showmanship, perfectionism etc.
Others bands have just faded and Metallica is still Fading to Black.
Much respect!
Beautiful moment and this guitar sound❤️🎸
Honestly seeing one of the most legendary musicians being nervous like it’s their first show has left me speechless…what an incredible and genuine person, I love Metallica
The fact this band is still selling out arena's 40 odd yrs straight and sounding tight af hell yer METALLICA 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
still rocken and sounding great all these years later!!!!!!!
This man has provided so much inspiration to me over the years. Thank you.
So much love to JAMES. He is such a friendly person and a grandiose Singer and Guitar-Master. Metallica makes my life so much better and happier. I love the band since beginning. Now I'm 66 years old. Forever in my mind, in my soul, in my heart. 🙏👌👏🤲❤️❤️❤️❤️💋🌞🤗
As a musician it's a really weird feeling to be visible right before the show starts - on one hand you want to build up your energy and adrenaline for when you really get on stage, and on the other you obviously do enjoy that contact!
I've played for an audience since 1974 (not to the crowds Hetfield is used to, unfortunately 🤣🤣😭😭) and I still absolutely love it...
Легенда! Супер! дай бог ему здоровья на долгие годы.
Love you James! Greetings from Downey CA home of the Vikings!
Means allot for him / all of em to still b doing this after all we’ve been thru. Thank u MetallicA! \m/
That was a great effert level the band reached as they built the performance last night. ❤
Gives me goosebumps...every...damn...time
The first line of coke after a few months used to do that to me!
I would be so thankfull to them all,,...buying into the music...supporting us etc....what a show! Cream of the crop
thank you so much for sharing this, amazing to see my heroes off stage
Love seeing how far these guys have come
Sooooooooooo patronising !!! Who TF are YOU ??
That gives me goosebumps. What more if I am in his position. Wow, let's go! Rock and Roll!
What an amazing feeling must be waiting to get up there,in front of thousands of people.
Этот седой старик невероятно крутой!!!! Даже несмотря на то что нет рыжей кудрявой шевелюры он был и есть самый крутой рокенрольщик современности!!!
Живи вечно, Джеймс!!!
Рыжий в другой группе играет давно😂
Anyone whos suffered with mental health issues depression anxiety whatever knows how he feels or can imagine having to go up there the anxiety before the show.. hard enough for anyone if they haven't suffered with additional issues.. Top Man 👍😎🏴🇬🇧
even after all those decades he still gets the pre show jitters
“Crazy wrist of steel, don’t fail me now!” 😎
Doing what they ain't that easy. Tour dates and the travel is truely exhausting, but they love what they do, giving it back to the fans to have a good time. Kudos to METALICA!
Матэ, сигара и погнал! 👍🏼🤘🤘🤘
you know a band has written some iconic songs when audiences sing the RIFFS!!!!!!!
And that's annoying as fuck.
Yeah it’s called Iron Maiden not Metallica
It almost sounded like they were singing/ mouthing the drum fills! 🤯
Our warrior knight of the unloved, misunderstood, and misbehaved. Sober, with grey hair and a cigar, shows all how to pierce the veil and continue on triumphant with humility and wisdom.
I remember James from way Back he came to see ODIN play In SF the Band came Back to our Hotel room and spent some time with us pretty cool
Wish I could sing a song with him 😊
Do you see, he is praying
I hope so. I hope he believes in God/Jesus.
@@Citizen-by9vw
He has a tattoo of Jesus on his forearm🙂
and that friends, is the perfect way to deal with life’s problems. Embrace reality, take a moment to contemplate (and a few puffs on a cigar), then go out and rock the world.
James Hetfield is inspiring.