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- James Hetfield Reveals Why He Was ‘Discouraged’ Working on Metallica’s Two Polarizing Albums: ‘It’s Insane’ Ultimate Guitar
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- Metallica’s James Hetfield Gives His Real Thoughts on Green Day Audio Ink Radio
- The Influential Songwriter That Metallica’s James Hetfield Believes Is the “Master Craftsman at Lyrics” American Songwriter
