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“I'm always feeling like I don't belong, no matter where I am. So I'm just searching for a family nonstop, and sometimes I find it in the mosh pit, sometimes I find it when I'm doing some French TV show with the president's wife.”

Quote by James Hetfield

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James Hetfield, born on August 3, 1963, is a renowned songwriter. He is best known for his significant contributions to the metal music genre, particularly as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the band Metallica. Hetfield's musical style is heavily influenced by heavy metal and hard rock, and his work has a vast fan base worldwide. more

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