James Hetfield

	Well, what can I say? He is the guitar god of all-time! James Hetfield invented the modern thrash riff, before him, using palm-muted open notes in repetition wasn't done. He is a master of the simply riff and the complex progression. Every song that he has written has layers upon layers of great musicality. Songs that have simple riffs often have complex arrangements and progression, and his works that have simple progression often used a complex rhythm.
As a developing musician, I have learned many things from James Hetfield. I learned that everything doesn't have to be at one hundred miles an hour. I learned that Metal is a state of mind and attitude, which carries through whatever you play. I also learned to make music thoughtful. Not something overly analyzing, but something that says what you want to say.
	Some Info Born: August 3, 1963 in Los Angeles, CA Previous Bands: Obsession and Leather Charm Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Snowboarding, Street Hockey, Water Skiing, Cigars Listens To: Sabbath, Motorhead, Skynard, Thin Lizzy

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