Metallica's James Hetfield On How It Felt To Invent A Genre Of Music

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  • čas přidán 17. 04. 2023
  • 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.
    #Metallica #JamesHetfield #EltonJohn
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Komentáře • 667

  • @Boktallica1
    @Boktallica1 Před rokem +420

    What a gentleman James is

  • @DovahVokuna
    @DovahVokuna Před rokem +272

    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.

    • @maciejmackowiak8402
      @maciejmackowiak8402 Před rokem +27

      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.

    • @user-yw5ct1px3x
      @user-yw5ct1px3x Před rokem +17

      indeed. the guy needs more credit for doing a fantastic job for both james and fans

    • @AllOuttaBubblegum123
      @AllOuttaBubblegum123 Před rokem +3

      Must be hard having to answer the same old questions all the time.

    • @fredriksvard2603
      @fredriksvard2603 Před rokem +9

      All i hear is sucking up. Maybe that works though.

    • @felixnewman2473
      @felixnewman2473 Před rokem +1

      @@fredriksvard2603 it's not 60 minutes.

  • @LuisHernandez-hw7dj
    @LuisHernandez-hw7dj Před rokem +144

    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.

    • @DeadDad1
      @DeadDad1 Před rokem +8

      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. 😂

    • @johngeiger3770
      @johngeiger3770 Před rokem +3

      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.

    • @rodbelding9523
      @rodbelding9523 Před rokem

      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.

    • @ericv7720
      @ericv7720 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@johngeiger3770Years and years of practice!

    • @DoomedMadhouse
      @DoomedMadhouse Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@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).

  • @henrik747
    @henrik747 Před rokem +52

    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.

    • @ItsAllAboutGuitar
      @ItsAllAboutGuitar Před 11 měsíci +2

      I feel the same way, maybe cause we're old. I bet the young kids dig it.

    • @thesunstreasure
      @thesunstreasure Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@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

  • @TheGibsonLesPaul70
    @TheGibsonLesPaul70 Před rokem +42

    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.

  • @everpolo29
    @everpolo29 Před rokem +150

    Man, it's so nice to see James doing more stuff like this. Seems like the man is having a good time now. 👌🏼

    • @eltravos99
      @eltravos99 Před rokem +6

      That's what happens when you sober up. Dude is more confident now and less angry. Healthier.

    • @hadara69
      @hadara69 Před rokem +2

      @@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.

  • @SindreMyskja
    @SindreMyskja Před rokem +175

    Hetfield inspires both through his musicianship and by his true character!🤟

  • @randy_jams
    @randy_jams Před rokem +121

    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.

    • @hksMovies
      @hksMovies Před rokem +3

      same here man

    • @belessretarded4770
      @belessretarded4770 Před rokem

      Rubbish. Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest before them.

    • @WaschiTV
      @WaschiTV Před rokem +1

      That’s undeniable the case 😅🤘

    • @douglas1982b
      @douglas1982b Před rokem +1

      Same. 8th grade for me. Nearly 30 years ago

    • @guitargamesandliverpool
      @guitargamesandliverpool Před rokem +1

      ​@@belessretarded4770maiden and priest over metallica 😂 Sabbath obviously because they started metal

  • @j.4532
    @j.4532 Před rokem +40

    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.

  • @ilc-nl3yy
    @ilc-nl3yy Před rokem +80

    James has evolved over the years, as his music has. Such an awesome band.

  • @magichead79
    @magichead79 Před rokem +14

    This Metallica guy has potential

  • @user-yw5ct1px3x
    @user-yw5ct1px3x Před rokem +40

    this interview is a pure christmas gift for all those die hard metallica fans around

  • @Reptilian-Lord
    @Reptilian-Lord Před rokem +62

    You can tell he’s a true fan. Not just another sterile suit interview. 🤘🤘 solid interview!

    • @adirsab
      @adirsab Před měsícem

      Yeah when he talked about the solo in NEM I knew he was a fan

  • @pricewern
    @pricewern Před rokem +37

    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 !!

    • @shigdaddy69
      @shigdaddy69 Před 10 měsíci

      It helps when the interviewer is also a fan.

  • @Wardaddy4477
    @Wardaddy4477 Před rokem +21

    That was a great little interview. You could tell he knew the music and who he was interviewing.

  • @AllOuttaBubblegum123
    @AllOuttaBubblegum123 Před rokem +26

    The world is a much better place with Metallica in it.

  • @MunkeeFWRrng
    @MunkeeFWRrng Před rokem +9

    This was such an amazing interview! So happy to see a fan interview James. He seemed so relaxed and enjoyed himself and your questions.

  • @tuomassaarinen
    @tuomassaarinen Před rokem +22

    One of the best interviews with James. He sounds happy and sharp.

  • @scorpionking4012
    @scorpionking4012 Před rokem +17

    James is absolutely a legend, Metallica are the biggest band ever!!!

  • @davidg1612
    @davidg1612 Před rokem +27

    Metallica didn't invent thrash but they are by far the most instrumental and influential in its development and exposure to the world.

    • @vks4917
      @vks4917 Před rokem +4

      Urmmm sorry buddy but if I may correct you there....influential maybe...but instrumental...well that tag belongs to Megadeth by a country mile

    • @facelessandnameless
      @facelessandnameless Před rokem +10

      @@vks4917 They’re both instrumental to thrash 😒

    • @shmick6079
      @shmick6079 Před rokem +10

      @@vks4917 Megadeth’s debut was two years after Metallica & Slayer.
      They were all instrumental.

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 Před rokem +8

      @@vks4917 Megadeth is just generic Metallica. Metallica made Thrash.

    • @vks4917
      @vks4917 Před rokem +2

      @@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 😉

  • @Bmphotog
    @Bmphotog Před rokem +26

    Great interview bud, love the respect given to our man the mighty Hetfield

  • @joshuabrucemellis7933
    @joshuabrucemellis7933 Před rokem +65

    One of the best American bands! Hetfield rules...

    • @jamesevans6335
      @jamesevans6335 Před rokem +3

      Nope one of the most overrated

    • @adityamaiti7777
      @adityamaiti7777 Před rokem +13

      @@jamesevans6335 keep crying

    • @addrish5408
      @addrish5408 Před rokem +6

      ​@@jamesevans6335 hm jealous 😂😂

    • @bstnlcge2662
      @bstnlcge2662 Před rokem +2

      @@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.

    • @nemesis8626
      @nemesis8626 Před rokem +4

      ​@@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

  • @eslamraafat1627
    @eslamraafat1627 Před rokem +5

    Every body Loves James 🖤

  • @timb5239
    @timb5239 Před rokem +8

    Great interview!!! As a true Metallica this makes me feel good!!! James Hetfield is my hero!

  • @FuzzyBiscuits420
    @FuzzyBiscuits420 Před rokem +1

    Great interview, felt like they were both very happy to be there

  • @harrisonmackenzie
    @harrisonmackenzie Před rokem +1

    Great interview! Can tell the interviewer is a fan and James really seemed to be enjoying himself.

  • @imadr7769
    @imadr7769 Před rokem +2

    This interview was very well conducted, as well as fun!

  • @drangal
    @drangal Před rokem +2

    Great job! This was a very neat little interview and obviously sincere on both sides.

  • @DovahVokuna
    @DovahVokuna Před rokem +16

    Papa Hetfield. Happy he is still around.

  • @TheGeorgee
    @TheGeorgee Před rokem +1

    Great interviewer! Good job.

  • @DRJTUBECHANNEL
    @DRJTUBECHANNEL Před rokem +1

    Excellent interview…bravo 👏🏼…fun and original questions

  • @felixnewman2473
    @felixnewman2473 Před rokem +20

    What an Awesome guy!

  • @againgreatmaggara5586
    @againgreatmaggara5586 Před rokem +3

    That was amazing and very enjoyable interview. Very good work. James is alson in amazing condition.

  • @7729298cm
    @7729298cm Před rokem +2

    Man , it’s so great to see James enjoying life again . I could listen to him speak for days . YEAHHH !!🤘🤘

  • @Big_Sierra
    @Big_Sierra Před rokem

    This was a great interview! Lots of fun.

  • @andylyon3859
    @andylyon3859 Před rokem +2

    Incredible interview. Relaxed and fun

  • @bassmonsteradsit7160
    @bassmonsteradsit7160 Před rokem +8

    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!

  • @michaelstern8657
    @michaelstern8657 Před rokem +1

    Such a pleasure to watch a entertaining interview

  • @EF.music.
    @EF.music. Před 10 měsíci

    Loved this interview! 🙌

  • @phantasma669
    @phantasma669 Před rokem +7

    Metallica are part of our lives. Like our mothers and dads and brothers and sisters. We grew up feeding our soulsl with their music.

  • @pjrose519
    @pjrose519 Před rokem +12

    I always liked James. He still sounds great at his age.

  • @Droow6
    @Droow6 Před rokem +2

    That was a great interview I must say.

  • @Joydeep2000
    @Joydeep2000 Před rokem +3

    Great interview.

  • @jayjaytee9944
    @jayjaytee9944 Před rokem +4

    James has become so chill over the years, great interview. Thrash is a sub-genre of the genre Heavy Metal

  • @CarimboHanky
    @CarimboHanky Před rokem

    really fun interview

  • @WoockerSocket2
    @WoockerSocket2 Před rokem +5

    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

  • @XxHeavyMetalxX
    @XxHeavyMetalxX Před rokem +1

    What a great interview

  • @frosty327
    @frosty327 Před rokem +3

    Honestly, I'm impressed with these comments. Kudos to you guys

  • @nixutps
    @nixutps Před 5 dny

    It feels like he is singing just by talking. What a voice!

  • @seanjames5799
    @seanjames5799 Před rokem +1

    Great interview with a legend of metal.🤘🏿🤘🏿

  • @gabelarsen4375
    @gabelarsen4375 Před rokem

    What a great interview 👏

  • @kostas_11182
    @kostas_11182 Před rokem +1

    Great interview 🤟🏻

  • @brucehawk09
    @brucehawk09 Před rokem +1

    Awesome interview.

  • @ridehead8771
    @ridehead8771 Před rokem +1

    James is always cool interview, great laugh and just very chill.

  • @Oboingo13
    @Oboingo13 Před rokem

    Brilliance! Awesome interview……. Bravo 👏

  • @JohnMegaton2062
    @JohnMegaton2062 Před rokem +1

    Great interview!

  • @69inbed
    @69inbed Před rokem

    Great interviewer!! This guy is made to interview bands!

  • @tombrowne1251
    @tombrowne1251 Před rokem +2

    Great interview love the new CD

  • @SJFPenguin1854
    @SJFPenguin1854 Před rokem

    Nice interview.

  • @AbstractMan23
    @AbstractMan23 Před rokem

    Great, genuine interviewer.

  • @josebatres894
    @josebatres894 Před rokem

    great interview! 👍

  • @brianmcbride1975
    @brianmcbride1975 Před rokem +2

    I'm 47. I grew up listening to Metallica. First concert. Thank you

  • @ma2000
    @ma2000 Před rokem +1

    What a humble kind dude!

  • @MegaAddict11
    @MegaAddict11 Před rokem

    James looks so happy and that makes me happy 🥹❤️

  • @agnespatmeneghetti4262
    @agnespatmeneghetti4262 Před 9 měsíci

    Great interview

  • @jyejye1077
    @jyejye1077 Před rokem

    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!

  • @RhonMor-fn8jh
    @RhonMor-fn8jh Před rokem +1

    ❤The heart so beautiful ,and the feeling he brings just overwhelmes me !! Thank yous,for being in my life!😊❤

    • @Jameshetfieldofficial
      @Jameshetfieldofficial Před rokem +1

      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 🎶❤

  • @travispilling6448
    @travispilling6448 Před rokem +3

    Am really surprised he didn't ask James if there are plans to bring there world Tour to Australia.

  • @bradforrest6624
    @bradforrest6624 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @kmoecub
    @kmoecub Před rokem +4

    I absolutely love that Mr. Hetfield is wearing a Country-Western shirt. Thrash on!!

  • @dynamicphotography_
    @dynamicphotography_ Před rokem +2

    Papa looks good. Excited for the new tracks.

  • @srinidhikandi5460
    @srinidhikandi5460 Před rokem

    Good to see James having fun

  • @fefontana
    @fefontana Před 10 měsíci +1

    Man he is such a NICE guy

  • @csouverein
    @csouverein Před rokem

    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!🤘🤘
    🥰🇳🇱

  • @vks4917
    @vks4917 Před rokem +1

    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

  • @kedec
    @kedec Před rokem

    James is so charming 🥺

  • @JAD04
    @JAD04 Před rokem

    gotta love james, such an amazing person

  • @emadjaymz9376
    @emadjaymz9376 Před rokem

    i love James glad i found this interview

  • @caughtinamashup7208
    @caughtinamashup7208 Před rokem +3

    I wouldn't say Metallica invented thrash metal. It evolved and Metallica certainly played an important part in its evolution.

  • @fdrstan
    @fdrstan Před rokem +5

    Their new album is 🔥🔥🔥

  • @trihard3d
    @trihard3d Před rokem +2

    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

  • @merciless2032
    @merciless2032 Před rokem +5

    7 minutes and 7 seconds of my heart melting ladies and gentleman

  • @rileyreese3991
    @rileyreese3991 Před 3 měsíci

    So great to see James so fit and healthy and looking good!

  • @fatredditmod
    @fatredditmod Před rokem +1

    God, I could keep listening to James talk.

  • @AMikeman
    @AMikeman Před rokem +4

    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!

    • @redeyeknight1660
      @redeyeknight1660 Před rokem +2

      They didn't, Metal had already been around for years

    • @AMikeman
      @AMikeman Před rokem

      @@redeyeknight1660 thrash metal dummy

    • @shmick6079
      @shmick6079 Před rokem +3

      @@redeyeknight1660 they were talking thrash specifically. Metallica was one of the pioneers and certainly the most successful.

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 Před rokem

      @@redeyeknight1660 Metal isn't a genre either. Rock and Roll is the genre.

  • @servantofruin
    @servantofruin Před rokem

    what a good interview? 👏🏻

  • @dwaynegarfield1551
    @dwaynegarfield1551 Před rokem +7

    A TRUE LEGEND! SUCH A AWESOME GENTLEMAN AND STILL REIGNS AS THE ALMIGHTY HETFIELD!🎼🎸🤘💯🤜🤛🙏😎👊

  • @redleader3394
    @redleader3394 Před rokem +5

    They did put out a sneezing album. It was St Anger. 😂 I’m glad they are back to form.

  • @farkenfigjam8732
    @farkenfigjam8732 Před rokem +1

    Completely missed the opportunity to ask about when is the next Australian tour

  • @s.f.morris7331
    @s.f.morris7331 Před rokem

    what a great interviewer.

  • @thomasmccullough2719
    @thomasmccullough2719 Před 5 měsíci

    Love James and Metallica as well

  • @butterfly2385
    @butterfly2385 Před rokem +2

    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...❤❤❤❤

  • @waitinginthepipeline
    @waitinginthepipeline Před rokem +1

    James is looking great.

  • @JasminaKojic-mn7qq
    @JasminaKojic-mn7qq Před 10 měsíci

    Me too having the same feeling, but I dont have idea to commercials my self neither

  • @Zicrom
    @Zicrom Před rokem +5

    James is younger than 5 years ago.

  • @4LY554
    @4LY554 Před 2 dny

    That’s so sweet that he cares to impress his son.

  • @Angry5704
    @Angry5704 Před rokem +1

    Jaymz: I'm not that good at doing solos.
    The Outlaw Torn begs to differ.

  • @KelleyTheAdvocate
    @KelleyTheAdvocate Před 10 měsíci

    I love him so much!!❤

  • @KaddysJamKave
    @KaddysJamKave Před rokem +5

    Don't like The Project but great interview with James... him and Kirk are in my top 5 greatest musical influences of ALL time.

  • @MetaITurtle
    @MetaITurtle Před rokem +13

    This hit me in the feels for some reason 5:00

    • @endezeichengrimm
      @endezeichengrimm Před rokem +4

      Naturally, it's quite a sincere reason to do something; Love.