James Hetfield Net Worth ($175 Million)

James Hetfield is one of the richest musicians not only in the United States but also in the world. He is the lead vocalist, songwriter, and co-founder of popular American heavy metal band Metallica. The 52-year-old singer represents one of the most commercially successful music bands in the world. In 2009, all the members of the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

James Hetfield Net Worth in 2016 is $175 million. Much of his fortune has come from his music career only. The band is known for making poor commercial choices since its beginning. James Hetfield himself announced that band had lost millions of dollars they spent on Orion Music + More festival.