James Hetfield has been the voice of Metallica since the band's founding in 1981, when drummer Lars Ulrich announced in the newspaper that he was looking for a guitarist.
Over the past 40 years, the thrash metal band has become the biggest commercial success in heavy music thanks to Hetfield's powerful vocals, guitar playing, and songwriting. Born on August 3, 1963, the musician is one of the great icons of metal and deserves to be celebrated.
How much do you know about James Hetfield? Test your knowledge in this quiz!
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His position: Headbanger!
Your position: Beginner in Metal. You have a long way to go, but don't get discouraged!
#1. In which city in California was James Hetfield born?
#2. James Hetfield played bass on "Hit The Lights." Who received credit for the guitar solo?
#3. When Metallica toured with Ozzy Osbourne and James broke his wrist, he could still sing, but who replaced him on guitar?
#4. What song was Metallica starting to play on August 8, 1992, when James suffered severe burns?
#5. In 2004, James Hetfield narrated a documentary about which NHL hockey team?
#6. James Hetfield provided backing vocals on a Jim Martin album. What was the name of the album?
#7. In which Canadian city was Metallica playing when James was severely burned?
#8. During the 1985 "Monsters Of Rock" festival, James Hetfield told the 70,000 attendees that Metallica "would be the band that wouldn't include a certain phrase in every song." What was the phrase?
#9. Which Metallica song begins and ends with James Hetfield coughing?
#10. In which of these songs did James Hetfield record solos?
#11. James Hetfield was insecure about presenting "Nothing Else Matters" to his Metallica bandmates. What was the reason?
