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When Metallica Conquered Metal

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Metallica Announce New Album and Tour

72 Seasons out April 14, 2023. Watch the video for "Lux Æterna" now.

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What Do James Hetfield and Waddy Wachtel Have in Common?

If you’re looking to step up your all-important groove-and-time game, start with some strategic rhythm development.

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ESP Guitars Announces James Hetfield Signature Series LTD Snakebyte SE Baritone

It is a replica of the original model currently played by James on Metallica’s WorldWired Tour.

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ESP Unveils 2014 Models—Including James Hetfield and Alex Skolnick Signature Axes

The James Hetfield Iron Cross in Snow White finish, available as both an ESP model and a more budget conscious LTD version.

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ESP James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar Review

Metallica’s James Hetfield, who began using their guitars extensively in the late ’80s while in the twilight of the band’s thrash-metal era, often championed ESP’s quality, playability, and tone.

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Ernie Ball Introduces Single Packs For Papa Het and Slash Signature Sets

EMG Pickups Announces Special Edition Metallica Signature Sets

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When Metallica Conquered Metal

Metallica Announce New Album and Tour

72 Seasons out April 14, 2023. Watch the video for "Lux Æterna" now.

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Ernie Ball & James Hetfield Launch Papa Het's Hardwired Master Core Signature Strings

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What Do James Hetfield and Waddy Wachtel Have in Common?

If you’re looking to step up your all-important groove-and-time game, start with some strategic rhythm development.

ESP Guitars Announces James Hetfield Signature Series LTD Snakebyte SE Baritone

It is a replica of the original model currently played by James on Metallica’s WorldWired Tour.

ESP Unveils 2014 Models—Including James Hetfield and Alex Skolnick Signature Axes

The James Hetfield Iron Cross in Snow White finish, available as both an ESP model and a more budget conscious LTD version.

ESP James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar Review

Metallica’s James Hetfield, who began using their guitars extensively in the late ’80s while in the twilight of the band’s thrash-metal era, often championed ESP’s quality, playability, and tone.

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72 Seasons out April 14, 2023. Watch the video for "Lux Æterna" now.

If you’re looking to step up your all-important groove-and-time game, start with some strategic rhythm development.

It is a replica of the original model currently played by James on Metallica’s WorldWired Tour.

The James Hetfield Iron Cross in Snow White finish, available as both an ESP model and a more budget conscious LTD version.

Metallica’s James Hetfield, who began using their guitars extensively in the late ’80s while in the twilight of the band’s thrash-metal era, often championed ESP’s quality, playability, and tone.