Metallica Recalls Hard-Partying Days and Destroying Dressing Rooms

James Hetfield credits Bill Graham for keeping Metallica in line during the band’s hard-partying, destructive heyday.
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[@thesentinel5523]

Whenever James has his guitar on, he's always in his playing stance no matter what he's doing.

[@rulis1813]

It's called power stance.

[@Steven-lb4bl]

He’s trying to make Lars seem taller

[@michaelaugust3626]

He has to reach down to talk in his mic...What better way

[@ndesdsadfd]

@@Steven-lb4bl 😂

[@berna6900]

It's probably cause of the mic position.

[@AlexanderDecommere]

Hetfield’s legs think he’s still playing Master of Puppets during this interview.

[@TheSixStringGuy]

And him playing while talking, he's probably playing the whole song in his mind.

[@mootkickee]

iconic stance

[@craigpatrick1]

You gotta be in that stance to play nothing but down strokes 👌

[@miajc6606]

The signature metal stance

[@blainecolwell7171]

You made me laugh

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

James still has a powerful vibe about him. He looks healthy, he still sounds great. Hope he keeps it up!

[@nathueil1]

Didn't he DDT Dave Mustaines dog?

[@andrew3606]

@@nathueil1 That's the first time in human history that those words have all been used in a sentence together, congratulations

[@johnk7267]

Hey his sex life is none of your business

[@tomcruiiseship9461]

Trt

[@johnnymac2001]

I love how lars starts the story and James really finishes it on a High note ... Great interview

[@jrkchannel37]

They should write songs together

[@katekrylov]

"This is how we celebrated life." That's great.

[@booishoois309]

Actually what's great is his perspective now and how he learned from it not what he did then.

[@katekrylov]

@420 rgb they were talking about hotel rooms and the "good" tradition of trashing them. So, why somebody's stuff necessarily?

[@ndesdsadfd]

@@booishoois309 That's what life is all about, in the end. We all regret shit we did in our early 20s. Thing is, you often only start regretting that shit after you hit 40 😂

[@gregdahlen4375]

celebrated life by destroying it

[@katekrylov]

@@gregdahlen4375 no, no! By trashing the hotel rooms they were creating job opportunities for cleaners and fixers of all kinds, ha!

[@scootinand]

I will always love James doing his Power Stance when he has a guitar on

[@deancj1]

As a bay area native it's beautiful that they took this much time to talk about bill graham. It's funny how you can tell the bay is still a special place to them.

[@Max_94]

It's crazy to realize what the bay area used to be compared to what's now...

[@michaelsay7309]

Grateful

[@kevn99]

💩💩

[@23hunter152]

@@Max_94 it’s a 💩 hole now

[@ET3Roberts]

@@kevn99 Tons of turds

[@peterhopqk]

Kirk playing very loud electric guitar at 3:00AM in a hotel, is what comes to my mind :D

[@LuisRdzG10]

That's how Enter Sandman was born

[@bradwest4821]

Yes! I remember that---- good point !

[@adamstar7516]

And that wasn’t even in the early days

[@perpetualmotion357]

Symptom of the Universe👽

[@Shydood]

"No way! I haven't even gotten a message!"

[@Wes1487]

Love this honesty and this story.....Metallica is very honest...

[@daveg4236]

They are now. But before,....oh hell no

[@vincentwhitley8197]

I admire the honesty and humility within this band.

[@giaitchison]

Massive respect for James. Awesome how far he's come.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

💯%.

[@sillyskeleton]

Love Hetfield's casual power stance, lol.

[@lepermessiah8761]

And Lars standing there ready to take a freekick and smash it in the top corner

[@toddbenson2406]

James you look amazing. You are my hero for countless reasons.

[@Requiem_304]

YEEE JAMES LOOKS BETTER THAN EVER MY GOD!

[@Xxmeca421xX]

I remember thinking as a kid in the 90s before having influences that his guitar and voice sounded the coolest

[@mdnblues]

02:53 they all look so guilty and then there's Rob looking concerned lmao

[@ashwolf1977]

When it comes to the interview, Kirk and Rob will always become the new kids in the band. 😂

[@dewilew2137]

Even though it’s been, what, 38 years for Kirk? 😅

[@patrickolivier1]

Some people talk more, some don’t. No big deal

[@Fluffymck]

only in the interview

[@rafaellago172]

@@patrickolivier1 Kirk is talkative and approacheable, and Lars acknowledges him. It's just that James usually pretends he doesn't exist for some reason.

[@damianedwards2327]

Great interview. And great message.

[@turtleneckferret]

What message?

[@BelleTolles]

What an amazing story, and good for Howard for asking the question

[@keefriff99]

Bill Graham was a legend. Tragic loss.

[@brucelee4996]

So was Lemmy.

[@nope123abc]

Died with SRV.

[@p0llenp0ny]

@@nope123abc No

[@MyFriendOfMisery13]

I love how Lars and James are so open to talking about these things, meanwhile Kirk and Rob look so nervous and displaced.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

They’re sort of the quiet one’s of the band. And also Robb wasn’t around in those days, so he will naturally stay quiet.

[@dwells37]

I can't get over how good James looks.

[@barbaraasandoval2551]

I am VERY GRATEFUL you are all still around ❤️. Keep on Rockin’

[@spnobats]

James sounds and looks awesome! 👏🏼

[@jgasparin3]

Long live Metallica!

[@derekw40]

Amen

[@Trainy2]

Makes me think of how lucky I was to not seriously hurt myself or others back in my hard partying days. Some people are just lucky that way, and some are not.

[@gigger14]

As Robert Trujillo patiently stands by, waiting to play...

[@paulholloway8885]

They are all so humble. Love that

[@GaryGoRound-to7ld]

funny how James stands as not to appear that much taller than the rest of the band

[@erikb5327]

The mic is really low too

[@michaelsay7309]

Metallica talking about bill graham,funny to me,---billl graham was all about the grateful Dead

[@alonzo2k]

@@michaelsay7309 his name is Bill Graham

[@xapa10slb]

Lowering your pelvis is a good singing stance.

[@ryanreeves9978]

He natural power stance

[@jalilnaseri1870]

James standing on his playing stance is amazing.Reminding those golden days.

[@RDB93]

“This watermelon HAS to through that little vent, into the next room.” …James, why though? “Because this is how we celebrate life.” 😂😂😂😂

[@goldecinematics]

Rob just waiting quietly for questions about the last 20 years

[@MichaelSharpBLACKDRUMMIKE]

I was at a Monsters of rock in 87. Kingdom Come Metalica. Dokken. Scorpions. Van Halen The stage grew as each band finished and removed their equipment. How many of those bands still exist?

[@sableann4255]

Same here! I was there!

[@Ottophil]

My mom was there. I remember the t shirt with all those logos

[@tomzadvydas1758]

This band will go down in history as one of the greatest rock groups to ever walk the earth

[@sableann4255]

1,000% agree! I've seen them 4 times!

[@js92css]

They'll also be remembered as one of the greatest thrash metal bands to ever walk the earth(remember those days?), lol

[@jordanlacayo7111]

James plays the guitar even when he’s talking 😎

[@bustercherry8734]

That's just how he stands. Always in that guitar playing stance.

[@robh9577]

Waiting in line at the supermarket buying toilet paper

[@le_maxarus]

so much respect for james hetfield

[@furtivegold8727]

*Rob is just standing there...ankwardly*

[@coryleblanc]

lel xD

[@starr0401]

He must have gotten used to this kind of situation at this point already.

[@SpaceAce1993]

What is he supposed to say when they speak about the years before he was in the group? Metallica made him a millionaire and he’s an accomplished musician. You are?

[@Crackattak213]

Pretty sure he enjoys the stories and is still a metallica fan in some sort of way

[@FightingRimbaud]

If they ever did remake the Wizard of OZ I would want to see James cast as the lion. Not because he’s cowardly, but because he reminds of Burt Lahr so much.

[@StoneColdFox17]

I've thought the same! Lol

[@clarel3447]

Same

[@Ottophil]

Kenya Barris is remaking it. Not to mention the wiz, and the james franco movie. Return to oz, wicked, to be honest, its been remade alot

[@bradwest4821]

Good interview. So much respect for James. Makes me realize I need to clean up my act

[@max4540]

James looking well!

[@chuckselvage3157]

Imagine Keith Moon, Sid Vicious,Bonham,and Hetfield in a room together.

[@Brokenface]

Total epic

[@curassavica]

Throw Euronymous and GG Allin in there while you're at it lmaooo

[@agstinacueva1673]

James looks adorable and healthy. Happy to see that💜💜

[@LneAlphaWlf]

Metallica is the REAL deal. No pretenders

[@EliasAW]

3:14 james’ playing guitar silently

[@KevinMcLaren71]

What’s amazing is how normal they all are, or were. They had tremendous talent and drive, and then came the opportunity that many don’t get. 40 years later they are wise ageing men; clearly they are well read and humble about what they achieved. Hope for us all

[@markxv2267]

Lol humble

[@tdz69]

When he said he thinks about the tv everyday, Lars had to walk away. Hahahaha.

[@watermelonslushy1110]

Lmao Kirk & Lars laughing in the background after james says he’s grateful he’s still alive with everything they’ve done in the past

[@MrDuneedon]

I'm not a Metallica fan, but it's good to see James looking happy and healthy at 58 years young.

[@hennessyfaust]

watching this and seeing cliff, puts tears in my eyes... #rip #cliffburton what a legend...🤘🤘🤘

[@garyhomanick6129]

Imagine what could have been if Cliff survived… 💔

[@ryangettig274]

Just The Facts...Even Charles Stanley would approve of his honesty,admirable....

[@amc5936]

I love kirt. He is his own handsome unique person. Love his shirt.

[@Mike_B.]

Plus his bell-bottoms.

[@amc5936]

@@Mike_B. he truly is just kirk wonderful unique quarky kirk!!! i think he would do well in fashion.

[@alrightbrainlessproduction4321]

Love how Lars just points at James the second Howard starts asking the question

[@SciaticaDrums]

My mom grew up in WW2 Germany. She had a saying about Jagermeister. If you had a hard night of drinking the night before you would drink a shot in the morning. If you kept it down you were good to go. If not, you're done for 24.

[@nicholasgathings7321]

“But why James”? ..... “Because nothing else matters”.

[@mussman717word]

"This watermelon has to go through that little vent into the next room... it just *has* to!"

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

Some great questions and answers.

[@toddbenson2406]

Love your new V Kirk. 🤘🏻

[@TheDmanMA]

Bill G. was an ambassador of music.

[@bradbennett9970]

Kirk Appears to have turned into Leitenant Dan!

[@miserablebastard4266]

Lol lol

[@TheMad0ne]

Howard is so neurotic LOL Love how Kirk and Lars laugh at it haha

[@rolandofgilead43]

true but he's not wrong that was a good question does he ever think about that kind of shit?

[@xandercroes]

James looks 10 years younger. \m/

[@thebigslug939]

hetfield looks great. so good to see

[@christrudell7966]

James looks fantastic

[@JJSkywalker2407]

Is hard to think about how much older Howard stern gets but is the same pearls on after all these years

[@jl.c.8673]

James is very insightful.

[@MrMickeycrazy]

Thanks a lot for all those great vid !!!

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

Great stuff!! Legends reflecting. Love it.

[@james.8442]

James Hetfield have the best posture/open leg standing as a rock n roll frontman..

[@serjofadown707]

When James says "everyday" Kirk and Lars are laughing lmao we can see he doesn't really really mean that

[@89kilemal]

Not necessarily

[@evanmcinturf6848]

Roberto just chillin on the sidelines for this one😂

[@TRKTKO]

I love the way James stands haha

[@AI-Consultant]

bill graham was my neighbor, he would have that talk with me every sunday morning after the saturday night backyard parties we had

[@metaljew4456]

How intelligent and Cool are METALLICA? I love these dudes!

[@H.E.M.]

Why did James looks so jacked here 😂

[@anthonyfinch550]

I sit here on 9/11… and the morning in 2001. I remember the Howard Stern show. When it all went down.

[@andyracksthecams]

Metallica.... In the ROUND at Manchester MEN NYNEX what ever it was. WHAT A GIG. Made musical history to my mind..

[@chikinonfrydai]

bro i’m so happy for james, he looks so healthy and still sounds great. Lars on the other hand…

[@maryseflore7028]

They all look great for their age, including Lars

[@TheKayaklover]

James is BRUTALLY HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .... even more TODAT!!!!!!

[@the72u7h4]

@03:31 Crazy Sid and Lemmy.

[@jlynnd1616]

Aww RIP Cliff😥

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

RIP Cliff Burton

[@super_nknown6067]

James is so ready to rock..

[@jesminaharapej2127]

They are LEGENDARY😎🖤🎸🤘

[@RushIndustries]

When you realize that everyone else that he has "Had this talk with." is dead... You may want to reevaluate and actually listen.

[@scorpionking4012]

James just wanted to play, stop asking questions…:)

[@themichaellaweraproject]

The stories they must have..

[@chilly6470]

Everyone loves James unless, you're a bear!.....

[@yourmetalsister2958]

Even bears love James.

[@chilly6470]

@@yourmetalsister2958 Trust me, they don't!

[@yourmetalsister2958]

@@chilly6470 lol

[@lawsondog3554]

❤ James

[@nikolasmetalupyourass4820]

1:37 Oh look Kirk talked, finally !!!! for 1 second , its okay ...but

[@ikon4255]

rob just sitting there quietly

[@larrybober6335]

James Looks Great!!

[@abdosaad6748]

Metallica fans from Lebanon 🇱🇧🤘

[@abdullaahbinfeisal675]

Pull the mic stand higher up for James please....

[@callforhonoraudits2134]

Im callin you out Howard!

[@theportuguesewineexperienc5235]

Awesome!

[@thinkprotoss]

HOW GOOD IS THIS!

[@metalmaniac8640]

I just wanna point out Kirk's beautiful Rhoads 😍

[@bonechip01]

James looks healthy as fuck

[@debonaire_nerd]

72 Seasons of Papa Het partys...

[@Jayslo1357]

Is this recent? If so, they're all looking well

[@snakemouth69]

When you are a rock star you have people who’s job it is to clean up your mess. Rock stars get away with shit that the rest of us would be arrested and in jail for no questions.

[@michaelsay7309]

Biil Graham,was all about the grateful Dead