Metallica took to their social media accounts in the present day to warn followers of pretend accounts claiming to belong to James Hetfield, saying these impersonating him on-line have unfold misinformation and brought on “injury to different folks.”
In a prolonged assertion, Hetfield wrote, “There are folks on-line which have assumed my identification, spreading misinformation, and have brought on injury to different folks.
“There are imposters and predators on the market. That is out of my management, however it’s in your management who you select to attach with. Please watch out on socials and vet folks earlier than getting involved with them.
The assertion continued, with Hetfield reiterating that, “To be clear…I’m NOT on any social media varieties, Fb, Instagram, and many others. The one connection I’ve with social media is thru the Official Metallica web site and Official Metallica socials. If you’re following or speaking with somebody who you suppose is or is portraying themselves as me… IT IS NOT ME.
“I hope this helps those that have been or are getting deceived and are ashamed to speak about it.”
The notice was signed “With love and respect, James ‘Papa Het’ Hetfield.”
Phrase to the smart, people: beware of pretend Hetfields marauding the Web. You possibly can see the total assertion under, by way of their Instagram account. The put up was additionally shared to the Metallica Fb web page.
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