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The singer/guitarist opened up about his favorite smokes and Metallica's M81 cigar ahead of the band's latest album, "72 Seasons."
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James Hetfield and Blackened master distiller Rob Dietrich teamed up with Drew Estate to create the Metallica-approved stogies.
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Metallica's latest whiskey drop celebrates the 30th anniversary of their hit 1991 "Black Album."
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"Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire..."
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"Not that it’s sacred or anything, but show some respect."
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"My form of eating organic doesn't vibe with theirs."
His reaction is understandable.