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James Hetfield's advice helped Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta achieve sobriety
Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta has shared details regarding the influence Metallica vocalist James Hetfield had on his journey to sobriety. In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, Jasta recalled a meeting with Hetfield at an MTV event in 2008.
During that encounter, Jasta discussed his struggles with alcohol. Hetfield reportedly advised him to focus on successfully completing his first sober performance, suggesting that once the initial impossibility is overcome, the process becomes more manageable. Jasta noted that seeing a high-profile figure like Hetfield navigate similar pressures made his own goal of sobriety feel achievable. Jasta has now been sober for over ten years.
Hetfield has been open about his own history with substance use, having entered rehab twice, most recently in September 2019.
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Hatebreed · James Hetfield · Jamey Jasta · MTV · Metallica
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- [● 3 SOURCES] James Hetfield advised Jasta to focus on getting through his first sober show. 963theblaze.com · klaq.com · loudwire.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jamey Jasta has maintained sobriety for over a decade. 963theblaze.com · klaq.com · loudwire.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] James Hetfield entered rehab for substance use in September 2019. 963theblaze.com · klaq.com · loudwire.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jamey Jasta credits James Hetfield's example for his decision to stop drinking. 963theblaze.com · klaq.com · loudwire.com