If there’s anybody on this planet most likely doing alright for themselves, it’s Metallica frontman James Hetfield. As the pinnacle of the largest steel band on the planet, he and his household are financially set for at the least one or two generations after he’s gone. The dude’s thought to be considered one of — if not the — greatest rhythm-minded guitarists of his time. However all meaning nothing if the dude doesn’t really feel like he’s residing as much as 100%.

And that’s why through the newest version of The Metallica Report (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), the band’s official podcast, Hetfield stated his “New 12 months’s ideas” had been that he needs to get even higher at issues in his life.

“I normally don’t put plenty of inventory into New 12 months’s stuff, however reflecting on the previous yr, [I’m] tremendous grateful for what I’ve obtained, what I’ve gone via. [I] at all times actually sit up for what the following yr will carry. The older I get, the tougher and simpler it will get. So, I’m at all times wanting ahead to getting again out on the street, enjoying some exhibits, seeing some faces, acquainted faces and new faces on the exhibits.

“So, yeah. I don’t know what else. I suppose the New 12 months is form of a cleaning, and I’ve obtained a brand new purpose or one thing. I’m actually simply persevering with to try to enhance myself, get higher, have a greater perspective about life, about different folks’s lives, and simply attempt to carry as a lot pleasure to folks as doable.”

Given the truth that Metallica launched a brand new album and went on an enormous tour this yr, with much more dates lined up in 2024, it’s most likely straightforward to say that Het’s going to “carry as a lot pleasure to folks as doable” this coming yr. With Saudi Arabia now accessible to them because the nation’s second worldwide steel act, the variety of locations they haven’t been to play is shrinking.