James Hetfield Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“As far as artists and musicians, they don't retire. They might tour less.”

“Nothing's really a prized possession except my family, you know?”

“I've discovered that sheer quantity doesn't necessarily make for a heavier sound; if anything, overdubs make guitars sound mushier.”

“Metallica is a wonderful key to have on my key ring. I can go anywhere - it's great.”

“A lot of modern amps and preamps sound great when you're jamming by yourself, but don't hold up in a band situation. The sound isn't dense enough, and the lows and highs tend to get soaked up by the bass and cymbals.”

“My live sound does not work in the studio, which is a completely different animal. Every little thing is detrimental to the sound. And if someone moves a mic, you've lost it. It's pretty much a case of 'lock the door and set up a police line.'”

“I'm on this eternal quest to get the best guitar sound in the world, but my vision of what is 'the best' changes every time I go into the studio. Sometimes my goal is to make my guitar jump out, and sometimes I want it to lay back.”

“I was pretty quiet as a child.”