It's a good feeling, that you can put your heart out there, no matter how black it is, and people can understand it.

- James Hetfield

I choose to live, not just exist.

- James Hetfield

Nothing can duplicate the sheer power and feeling you get from standing in front of your amp and bashing on your guitar.

- James Hetfield

I'd rather regret doing something than not doing something.

- James Hetfield

The band? No way! There ain't no band. The band is not 'the band' right now. It's just three guys.

- James Hetfield

People always complain about something. If you face yourself and stand up strong, you're OK. You can't go wrong.

- James Hetfield

My lifestyle determines my deathstyle.

- James Hetfield

One time we saw some hookers but when we got closer we realized it was Motley Crue.

- James Hetfield

I'm not generally a big solo guy, because I'm not into showing off that way.

- James Hetfield