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Metallicas Hetfield enters rehab.
7-19-01
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According to a statement on the official
Metallica website, vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield has entered a
rehab to be treated for alcoholism and other addictions.
This is the second music star to enter
treatment over the past few weeks, previously Backstreet Boy, A.J. McLean,
entered a rehabilitation facility to undergo treatment for alcohol abuse
and depression.
This latest development throws a wrench
in Metallicas plans to work on music for their next CD as well as a launch
party that was scheduled for July 29th to celebrate the official launch
of the bands website.
Below is a statement issued by the band
(July 19, 2001)
To Our Friends:
We would like you all to know that James
Hetfield has entered a rehabilitation facility to undergo treatment for
alcoholism and other addictions.
James has entered an undisclosed facility,
and he will continue to receive treatment until further notice. Until then,
we have postponed all current activities, including recording sessions
for our new album, as well as the July 29th launch party for metallica.com.
We have always thought of you all as family,
and wanted you to know before this information gets out through other sources.
James is working hard toward recovery, and needless to say he has our full
support. We trust that you will appreciate the sensitive nature of this
matter, and respect our wishes to give James the time and privacy he needs
to deal with his problems.
Until then, thank you in advance for keeping
James in your thoughts and prayers, and we look forward to continuing to
share music with you in the future.
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