Although Hetfield recovered from alcoholism back at that time, he once again entered rehab in 2019. This time, the frontman caused one of Metallica’s tours to be canceled. James Hetfield Lars Ulrich Metallica
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It's unclear what prompted the lead singer and rhythm guitarist to re-enter a treatment program ... but James' relapse is serious enough that he's going back to rehab for the first time since...
What was the rock n roll lifestyle in the 1980s?
Rock n’ Roll in the 1980s was synonymous with drugs, alcohol and partying. One of the most successful bands of all time, Metallica, was not immune to this lifestyle. For Metallica’s lead vocalist and guitarist, James Hetfield, the rock n’ roll lifestyle led to alcohol addiction. In 2004, Hetfield checked into rehab.
What does HALT stand for?
The acronym HALT describes common triggers and stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired. Each of these triggers can make people feel low and therefore more vulnerable to cravings. Hence why it’s so important to prioritize your well being each and every day.
Is James Hetfield in rehab?
His bandmates Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammet, and Robert Trujillo released a statement at the time saying, “as most of you probably know, our brother James has been struggling with addiction on and off for many years. He has now, unfortunately, had to re-enter a treatment program to work on his recovery again.” As a result, Hetfield received an outpouring of support from others in the music industry over his decision to make his relapse and recovery public, and to choose health over money in cancelling the tour. Many musicians have credited Hetfield as the reason they became sober. Since completing a treatment program, Hetfield has been back in the public eye. His first public appearance was in January 2020, when the Los Angeles Automobile Museum unveiled a new exhibit featuring Hetfield’s vintage cars. The band had plans for a Summer 2020 tour which was cancelled due to Covid-19.