Would you pay $35,000 to eat with James Hetfield?!

The rockstar era is officially over. If you win this auction (currently at $33,500.00) you can have the opportunity to eat a meal with James Hetfield from Metallica. But you have to pay for the meal (not just your meal, but for everyone) plus all of your travel arrangements. What happened to the days of winning an all expenses paid trip to hang with a rock star?

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[marlanrd]

Seems like at that price, they could at least throw in a signature guitar.

[Virtuoso]

I’d rather hang out with Dave Mustaine. My brother met him after a show in Birmingham, AL and said he was very approachable and friendly and didn’t charge money for autographs or anything.

[brandonharris]

I wouldn't even pay $35 to eat with James Hetfield. I used to love Metallica but this dude lives in a mansion, he is said to own HUNDREDS of high end guitars that cost thousands, made fun of Kurt Cobain when he died, and copied many European bands such as Mercyful Fate, Stone and countless others while still profiting and gaining fame FAR GREATER than MANY artists who work harder and have more skill and originality. I respect that he does charity work, but many people do far more than him and he still gets more recognition. This fundraiser is kind of a huge slap in the face because he gets to look like a great guy while his FANS are the real heroes, and you never truly know how much ACTUALLY goes to charity in these kind of fundraisers

[thewook]

James is worth 300+ million. You think he could spring for a steak.

[del_hollingsworth]

Dave Mustaine shoulda put in the winning bid. Then attend with a bus ticket to SF for James.

[Severeband]

James bought me a beer at a bar in Sydney NS in 1989. Priceless!

[TomTobin]

I did pay $150 or so to have dinner with Vivian Campbell. He was a fun guy. We talked about gear and what a giant pain in the ask drummers are.

[vhfgamer]

I don't know about spending 33 grand to spend time with this guy.

I would rather see someone spend 33 grand to buy a truck load of good guitars, which would be given to a music school or several music schools.

[dsuperhawk]

Only Lars could afford this. Maybe he should surprise him.

[Waysus-ck]

Just give to charity and screw the rest. They just do things like this to make themselves look better. If he double or tripled the winning amount, maybe.

[NinjaRunningWild]

$35k buys a _lot_ of guitars & equipment which would be a much better use of that money.

[POLLOTROM]

If you live in Denver just invite him home to eat Chef Boyardee.

[Eric-fbwp]

The way I see it James should fork over $35, 000 to hang out with me!!

[williamlohman]

If he wants to go to McDonald's, I would get him a happy meal.

[denisden]

The guy who can pay that kind of money just to meet James Hetfield has probably enough money to pay for the dinner. That being said, I must admit that I just can't understand why people would pay to meet musicians in those meet and greet (I know, it's not the case here, but I have to put my two cents)... I mean, if I love a band's music, I'll buy the album and go to see them live. But that stops there. Keep in mind that they are no gods, but human beings who've been lucky enough to live their dream.

[philipschlosser]

Back in the 80s, I had drinks with all the band including Cliff. So I don't need to pay for something now.

[RedRavenNine]

I think by now most should realize those seeking to be a celebrity, for the most part, have zero issues raising YOUR money for causes THEY care about, but not so eager to spend their own.

[DoctorEnigma]

Nothing like paying it forward to the fans, did he change his name to Gene Simmons?

[mightymikethebear]

I make charitable donations anonymously.

[kevindoyle]

$35, 000 to eat with Hetfield?!?! The sorry sap that wins will probably be paying off Hetfields credit card debt?!?! Genius for Hetfield, not so much for anyone else!