Gear Features Joe Bonamassa, James Hetfield, Nels Cline and More! Their Favorite Pickups Premier Guitar StaffDec 12, 2024
Guitarists Metallica Announce New Album and Tour 72 Seasons out April 14, 2023. Watch the video for "Lux Æterna" now.NewsNov 28, 2022
News Ernie Ball & James Hetfield Launch Papa Het's Hardwired Master Core Signature Strings NewsApr 26, 2022
Videos Hooked: Bad Omens' Joakim "Jolly" Karlsson on Mastodon, AC/DC & Metallica Premier GuitarFeb 22, 2022
Tone Tips 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.Pete ThornApr 14, 2020
Effects 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.NewsNov 15, 2018
Effects 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.NewsJan 13, 2014
Gear 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.Jordan WagnerNov 15, 2011
