James Hetfield picks his favorite vocalist of all time. Metallica‘s vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield is one the most known thrash metal musician of all time. He is also known with respect to legends. In this article, we will detail the vocalist (singer) that James Hetfield picked as his favorite of all time.

James Hetfield is a person whose musical knowledge and relentless attitude have made an impression on the rock and metal community. Hetfield has earned legendary status in the annals of metal and rock history thanks to his commanding stage presence, raw vocal strength, and fearsome guitar prowess.

Hetfield, who was born in Downey, California, on August 3, 1963, began his path to stardom in music when he was just a young adolescent. He co-founded Metallica with Lars Ulrich in 1981, and the two of them would later revolutionize the heavy metal genre. The songwriting skills of Hetfield and his vocal performance.

James Hetfield‘s influence has grown throughout the years outside of Metallica. His versatility and willingness to venture into new musical realms have been demonstrated through his collaborations with musicians like Ronnie James Dio, Marianne Faithfull, Dave Grohl, and Apocalyptica. In addition, his charitable activities, such as founding the All Within My Hands Foundation, have demonstrated his dedication to supporting society.

There is more than just admiration and cooperation between Ronnie James Dio, the famous vocalist of Black Sabbath and Dio, and Metallica‘s James Hetfield. They had a strong bond that cut over genre and time barriers and was based on mutual respect and shared experiences.

From James Hetfield‘s first appreciation of Ronnie James Dio‘s effect on his own musical path to their potent onstage collaborations, their relationship shows the enduring force of friendship within the rock and metal community. Their responsibility to their work, and their shared challenges.

During the latest interview, James Hetfield revealed his favorite vocalist (singer) of all time:

“When we did the Ronnie [James] Dio tribute record. We did this medley of a bunch of different [Ronnie James] Dio songs. I just realized how fucking amazing that guy was and it pissed me off. Because when I met him I said, ‘Hey, can I hear your warmup tape? What do you do? What’s your secret to all of this?’

And he said, ‘Well, I just have a little glass of wine and go out and sing.’ What?! Yeah right! But I don’t think he was BS’ing me. He was just a natural singer. He had a range that had power all the way through it. And he just continues to challenge me which is great.”

Also, Metallica contributed to the “Ronnie James Dio – This Is Your Life” tribute CD released in 2014 to celebrate Ronnie James Dio’s legacy. “Ronnie Rising Medley” is the name of the medley they recorded. A Light in the Black, Tarot Woman, Stargazer, and Kill the King were among the Rainbow songs that were included.

Here are the other singers that James Hetfield picked as his favorites:

• Ozzy Osbourne
• Rob Halford
• Layne Staley
• Lemmy Kilmister
• Sean Harris (Diamond Head)
• Maynard James Keenan
• Paul Di’Anno (Iron Maiden)
• Chris Cornell
• John Bush (Armored Saint/Anthrax)

Ronnie James Dio, the legendary singer best known for his work with bands like Black Sabbath, Dio, and Rainbow, passed away on May 16, 2010, leaving the music industry in ruins at the age of 67. Dio’s passing at the end of an era also created a gap in the world of rock and metal.

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