James Hetfield simply turned 61 on Saturday (August third), and he celebrated his birthday by treating followers to a novel rendition of the Metallica traditional “Enter Sandman.”
A beaming Hetfield took to Metallica’s Instagram account to share a birthday message to followers, however not earlier than inhaling helium gasoline from a balloon. For somebody identified for his gruff vocals, it’s hilarious and jarring to listen to the pipsqueak voice come out of Hetfield as he sings “Joyful Birthday” to himself.
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“Hello, everyone. I’m 61. Do you know that?” he mentioned earlier than busting into laughter.
Then he begins singing “Enter Sandman,” pushing the hilarious bit excessive.
Hetfield appears to be doing effectively and in good spirits as Metallica proceed to push on with their two-year “M72 World Tour.” The singer-guitarist entered rehab in 2019 for his ongoing battle with dependancy, however he’s been a constant supply of positivity throughout the album cycle for 72 Seasons, from internet hosting unboxing movies, to cheering on youthful bands — to not point out his stellar vocal performances on the album itself.
Metallica simply kicked off the ultimate North American leg of the “M72” tour with a pair of “No Repeat Weekend” reveals in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Like earlier reveals on the trek, the double invoice featured a distinct help lineup and setlist every evening. Subsequent up is a two-night stand at Soldier Discipline in Chicago with help from Pantera and Mammoth WVH on Friday evening (August ninth) and 5 Finger Demise Punch and Ice 9 Kills on Sunday evening (August eleventh). Choose up tickets right here.
Beneath you possibly can watch James Hetfield’s birthday day message by way of Instagram.