James Hetfield shared the types of nightmares he would experience before Metallica went on tour. The frontman explained that dealing with bad dreams was part of his professional life, and he had learned to manage them over the years. In a recent interview with The Metallica Report, Hetfield confirmed he went through the same routine before the band started their current European tour. 
The normal thing happens, where I start to doubt myself,” he explained. “I start to feel insecure – ‘Well, we’re old; we can’t do this; blah, blah, blah.’ All that nonsense everyone tells themselves before they embark on something they care about.” He continued, explaining that the typical experience included “having the nightmares [where] I’m the only one who cares about what we’re doing here. … I show up at the gig, everyone’s goofing off. Where’s my stuff? Where’s the set list? The guitar neck is made of rubber and there are only two strings on it – where’s my roadie? And the guitar cord won’t let me get to the microphone. Silly stuff like that.” Reflecting on these experiences, Hetfield said, “That has to happen, and I don’t freak out over it… You have anxiety build up, and don’t let it get the best of you because you have that balance of anxiety and faith. And as soon as you get up there, it’s all gonna be good.” Hetfield Metallica cited another example involving the band’s latest stage set, which he helped design. “Between that time and then actually seeing it built, where it’s kind of too late, [I’m thinking] ‘Oh, shit – this thing is so big.’” Discussing his own ego, he added, “The anxiety level was off the charts… Like, how are we going to cover this stage? And, of course, my ego is saying, ‘Well, the other guys don’t have to sing; they don’t have to run over there, they don’t have to do all this. Ah, no one knows the woes I have and all the worries!’ But as soon as I share them with the other guys, they’re like, ‘Yeah, but I got this, and I got that.’ It’s like, ‘Oh, okay. I want mine back!’”
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For now, Hetfield has left those thoughts behind. “Now, it’s just fun,” he said. “We’ve broken that stage in; it’s well-trodden on and it’s worked fantastically. And so we just get to step back into it, and do what we do best.” Metallica Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide Metallica, the most successful heavy metal band in history, has experienced several lineup changes: – 1981: James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich / Lloyd Grant** – The band formed in Los Angeles in 1981 when drummer Lars Ulrich’s classified ad seeking musicians led him to guitarist/singer James Hetfield. They reworked a Leather Charm original into a demo, recruiting lead guitarist Lloyd Grant to complete it for the ‘Metal Massacre’ compilation album. – March 14, 1982: James Hetfield (Vocals) / Lars Ulrich / Dave Mustaine / Ron McGovney** – Hetfield and Ulrich recruited lead guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist Ron McGovney, forming a band that started performing in L.A. in the summer of 1982. – April 23, 1982: James Hetfield (Vocals) / Lars Ulrich / Dave Mustaine / Ron McGovney / Brad Parker** – Brad Parker briefly served as a second guitarist, though this lineup lasted only one show. – May 25, 1982: James Hetfield (Vocals + Guitar) / Lars Ulrich / Dave Mustaine / Ron McGovney** – Hetfield took on both vocals and guitar, solidifying the band’s core setup. -March 5, 1983: James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich / Dave Mustaine / Cliff Burton** – Cliff Burton joined, prompting Metallica to relocate to San Francisco and contributing to the band’s evolving sound.- April 1, 1983: James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich / Cliff Burton / Kirk Hammett** – Mustaine was replaced by Kirk Hammett, leading to Metallica’s rapid musical growth and the release of seminal albums like ‘Master of Puppets.’- 2002-03: James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich / Kirk Hammett / Bob Rock** – Following Jason Newsted’s departure, producer Bob Rock handled bass for the recording of ‘St. Anger.’- 2003-Present – Robert Trujillo joined as bassist, solidifying the current lineup. Metallica returned to its thrash roots with ‘Death Magnetic’ in 2008, produced by Rick Rubin. These personnel changes have played a crucial role in Metallica’s evolution and enduring success. See more news and products at: Masteez
