The Secret to Metallica's Commercial Success

James Hetfield's parents were Christian scientists and didn't believe in medical care. Little Lars Ulrich was the physically diminutive, hyperactive, somewhat spoiled only child of a successful Danish tennis pro named Torben Ulrich. Metallica is both a sensitive singer songwriter with black nail polish and he's an ass kicking football watching hetero alpha chat. The duality of Het is the duality of Metallica's fandom.