Heavy Metal Legend, 61, Is a Hot 'Silver Fox' at Recent Concert
Heavy Metal Legend, 61, Is a Hot 'Silver Fox' at Recent Concert originally appeared on Parade.
Since April 2025, metal fans have been capturing memorable moments from Metallica's continuation of 2024's M72 World Tour. Long-time fans have shouted out highlights like incredible performances of songs like "Sanitarium," and were equally impressed by openers Pantera and rap metal artist Limp Bizkit.
One consistent takeaway? James Hetfield, 61, still looks as incredible as he sounds.
"He's actually better looking now," gushed one fan.
"James been fine for years but def got more find with his age," proclaimed another.
One look at him and it's hard to deny it. A recent video depicts Hetfield with his signature 'stache, toned arms and trim figure.Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich formed the L.A. band in 1981 and are known as one of the "founding fathers" of thrash metal. Their album "Master of Puppets" skyrocketed them to fame in 1986, and the band has gone of so many musical journeys since their formation. By the '90s, Metallica slightly pivoted away from their thrash roots, but came back full circle by their 2008 album "Death Magnetic."
That isn't to say they've gone without their hardships. The band weathered a lot of ups and downs, from rotating members, to struggling with addiction, and "flops" like their 2003 "St. Anger" album.
Despite the turbulent years, Metallica remains what is considered to be one of the most influential bands of all time. With an impressive 40 plus years of touring under their belt, fans mostly cannot get over how incredible they still sound.
The fact that Hetfield is officially a silver fox is just icing on the cake.
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Heavy Metal Legend, 61, Is a Hot 'Silver Fox' at Recent Concert first appeared on Parade on Jun 9, 2025
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