James Hetfield before going on the stage in Hamburg, Germany 2023 - Night 1

[gman]

I really like how nervous he is at first, then, once he gets up on that stage, he becomes the most confident man on the planet! Rock on Papa Het! 🤘

[foxy]

At the end of the day, these rock stars are real people, with real feelings. Awesome to see the behind the scenes before going on stage.

[dljtwo]

This is so awesome, God bless him. They dont make rockstars like this anymore man. I love how this captures how vulnerable he is before going on stage and how much he wants to give everything to the people who came to see him.

[aimfuldrifter]

May God bless this man. Definitely an icon of metal music.

[s_kid]

This requires dedication. After all these years and so many concerts, I am 100% sure that there are moments, there are beginnings of concerts, when - for whatever reason; mental, physical, age, etc. - he finds it difficult to start and would prefer to be somewhere else in peace with a cigar but he still does it because he is dedicated. No one should have any doubts: it's not about the money, they already earned it even for their grandchildren during the time of the Black album.

[Deetroiter]

If anyone is actually a fan and knows Metallica, they’d know that all along James has said from the beginning he’s a shy, quiet kind of guy that struggles with this all, but when he goes up on stage it transforms him into something more. A guy who isn’t shy or afraid anymore of massive crowds. Have to build up that courage to take the step up onto the stage and then it goes from there

[charlie_one_]

IYKYK, when you are on stage there’s this magic that takes over. It’s unlike any other feeling and it’s pretty powerful.
It’s enough to make that shy 18 year old that gave us Kill ‘em All keep taking that stage 42 years later.
Thank you James. 🤘🏼

[mmka]

I love James Hetfield. He is the coolest guy in metal music history.

[throughkenslens]

Hard to believe Robert Trujillo is the longest tenured bassist at 20 years. Time flies and it hurts sometimes.

[Strings-jgto]

What a life they have led. They have to be the biggest most successful band in metal history.

[gigibrady]

He has always been vocal on his daily struggles, WHICH MADE ME A HUGE FAN. DONT WE ALL HV DAYS WE surrender and say, HELL, I KNOW IM A SINNER, BUT WATCH OVER ME. ❤& RESPECT!!! 🤟

[elithepitbulldog]

Love seeing the prayer to calm the jitters, showing the humble side of a legend .

[ThePurpleFuzzMachine]

It’s awesome to see him praying before hitting his cigar and walking off too rock that stadium. Shows how humble he is even though he’s a badass rockstar!

[yvettehugues]

This man has been through a lot in his life and we as metallica fans love him and his band so much

[cbombazzist]

Stage fright never goes away, it just gets more manageable.

[markjones]

Grateful and taking it all in. He's fortunate and knows it. One of the greatest rockers ever.

[kerryhayward]

You sir are the epitome of rock legends.
From long haired teen rock legend to cigar smoking with short grey hair you are still a rock legend, and you will always be a rock legend!

[ChristianBjork]

These pre-show videos are awesome... thanks for sharing!

[chuckmaddison]

He's just like me before going to work.
The difference is he enjoys what he does and all those around him, the fans, band and crew also enjoy and appreciate what he does.

[BLzBob.]

Rock gods are mortal. Nice to see the back stage prep and chill out zone on these vids. Thanks for sharing.