METALLICA’S JAMES HETFIELD’S | CAR COLLECTION

Visit the Hetfield collection in person- go to for tickets and info. For a full gallery walkthrough - watch : In 2019, James Hetfield donated his car collection to the Petersen Automotive Museum. James has always been a car guy and shares his car journey to one of the coolest custom car collections around. Hetfield, has described seeing cars in the same way he sees music: as forms of freedom and expression that convey the passions of their creator. Best known as a co-founder, songwriter, singer, and guitarist for the heavy metal band Metallica, James Hetfield has also gained recognition in the automotive world for his unique collection of entirely bespoke vehicles. While the vast majority of collectors acquire vehicles by purchasing pre-existing examples, Hetfield elected instead to build his from scratch, channeling creativity often reserved for his music into the production of rolling sculptures. Check out more Petersen Videos and tours: Don’t miss any of our upcoming videos. Subscribe here: _ _ PETERSEN PODCAST APPLE: SPOTIFY: Click here to learn more about the Petersen Automotive Museum: The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example.