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“It's good to listen to lots of different stuff, just whatever you like. The first two records I ever bought were Alice Cooper, Killer and Jethro Tull, Aqualung. That's two weird records to begin with, but I think they hold up well.”

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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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