Happy Birthday today (August 3) to James Hetfield. The co-founder, lead singer, and rhythm guitarist for Metallica is 52. He co-founded the band with Lars Ulrich in 1981 after answering an ad in a Los Angeles newspaper. Metallica have sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful bands of all time.

Metallica were indicted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.

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