James Hetfield’s Heartfelt Revelation Prompts Metallica Group Hug

James Hetfield received emotional throughout Metallica’s current efficiency in Brazil, thanking his bandmates for serving to to carry him up throughout a bout of insecurity.

“I’ve gotta let you know I wasn’t feeling excellent earlier than I got here out right here,” the frontman admitted to greater than 60,000 followers assembled on the Estádio do Mineirão on Might 12. “[I was] feeling a little bit bit insecure, like I am an previous man, cannot play anymore, all this bullshit that I inform myself in my head. So I talked to those guys, they usually helped me — so simple as that. They gave me a hug and stated, ‘Hey, in the event you’re struggling on stage, we have your again.’ And I let you know, it means the world to me.”

At that time, all of Hetfield’s bandmates approached him on stage for one more group hug, drawing cheers from the gang. Clearly touched by the gesture, the frontman as soon as once more addressed the viewers.

“Seeing you on the market, I’m not alone. I’m not alone, and neither are you.”

From there, Metallica launched into their basic tune “Unhappy However True.” Watch movies of the speech and efficiency under.

Hetfield has been open up to now about his struggles with alcoholism and his personal psychological well being. In 2019, Metallica canceled a deliberate tour of Australia and New Zealand so the singer might return to rehab for the primary time in years.

Extra not too long ago, Hetfield admitted he’d been focussing on caring for himself, together with “asking for what you want, asking in the event you might help, connecting to the world in numerous methods. … [I have] much more information about myself and my relationship with the world.”