Metallica frontman James Hetfield insists the trash metal icons will never resort to simply playing just the hits and becoming another legacy band. While the beloved metal heroes have more than enough hits under their belt to comfortably sell out arena tours without ever releasing a new track, Papa Het vows that won't happen.

The concept of a “legacy band” is pretty simple: bands with an impressive discography that have a massive following and have been around for decades fall within that category. Think Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Slayer, Pantera… basically any major band that usually sits at the top of a festival’s bill.

For all of the 'YEAH's that he has sung throughout his life, these are those moments in Metallica history where James Hetfield's bulldog bark falls silent.

Despite an impressive back catalog and incredible rock history, James Hetfield insists Metallica will never become a “legacy band.”