James Hetfield

I like a women who's got some balls, some strength. As long as I can beat her at arm wrestling, that's fine.

There is one Metallica. We have many styles, it's called Metallica.

Metallica is a wonderful key to have on my key ring. I can go anywhere - it's great.

As far as artists and musicians, they don't retire. They might tour less.

I'm married to Metallica.

We do this basically for ourselves. People appreciate it, which is cool, but I think they appreciate that we're doing it for ourselves. We're doing it our way, and how people like it is not up to us. We like it.

If I hadn't had music in my life, it's quite possible I'd be dead and I'd much rather be alive.

Dying, dying, someone told me just recently, dying is easy. Living is hard. for everyone.

I like playing music because it's a good living and I get satisfaction from it. But I can't feed my family with satisfaction.

Authority pisses me off. I think everyone should be able to drink and get loud whenever they want.

Sleep my friend, and you will see that dream is my reality.

I've discovered that sheer quantity doesn't necessarily make for a heavier sound; if anything, overdubs make guitars sound mushier.