Classic interview: Metallica icons Hammett and Hetfield talk tone ... lot of practice work went into it? James: “It’s impossible to call it work, it really is. It’s just a joy and a passion. When I ...

James Hetfield is an American guitarist ... He’s revered for his powerful rhythm guitar playing and distinctive down-picking style. Most Influential Work: Metallica’s album “Master of ...

rely on down picking to create their riffs. For many, the player most revered and credited fror the technique is Metallica's James Hetfield. With its use in so many of the band's iconic songs ...

Back in 2009 the cover star for Total Guitar's rhythm issue was one of the greatest rhythm guitarists of all-time. Metallica's James ... to down-pick, alternate-pick, gallop… That’s what I’ve always ...

James Hetfield is known as one of the most gifted rhythm guitarists in the history of hard rock music. His style of downpicking ... have led many metalheads to pick up guitars of their own and ...

And while KISS‘ Ace Frehley likely held the top rank in his heart, one of his contemporaries received a lot of admiration from the Texan axeman — Metallica‘s James Hetfield. For example, while ...

of KCAL 96.7 FM, the guitarist copped, "James Hetfield has pretty much shaped the guitar player that I am ... soundtrack of me learning how to down-pick – that and ‘Puppets.'” ...

Most interesting is the gentle picking approach the frontman utilizes, slowing the overall tempo and truly transforming the music. The performance didn't stop there as Hetfield also tackled ...

James Hetfield is an American guitarist ... He’s revered for his powerful rhythm guitar playing and distinctive down-picking ...