METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD At Yankee Stadium: Photos Available

June 24, 2005

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was at Friday night's (June 24) game between the Yankees and Mets as a guest of his friend, Randy Johnson, according to MLB.com.

But Hetfield was interested in meeting another Yankees pitcher: closer Mariano Rivera.

Rivera, of course, comes in to METALLICA's "Enter Sandman" when he enters a game at Yankee Stadium. The closer talked with Hetfield during batting practice, chatting for a few minutes on the field.

When asked who he would be rooting for on Friday, Hetfield said his allegiances were with the Bombers.

"I'll root for my buddy, Randy," he said. "And my new buddy, Mo."

Hetfield and Johnson have known each other for several years, meeting after Johnson attended some of the band's concerts.

"He kind of stalked us for a while," joked Hetfield. "I wasn't the biggest baseball fan until I met him. That's kind of how it goes for me. You get to be a fan of something after you personally meet someone, and I've been following Randy since Arizona."

Hetfield was hoping to see Rivera come in for a save opportunity on Friday, just to see the crowd rock to his song. When asked if he gets royalties every time Rivera comes into a home game, the singer laughed.

"I haven't checked into that," Hetfield said. "If it gets the place pumping, take it. I love that."

Check out pictures of Hetfield at Yankee stadium Friday night: Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3.

(Thanks: Monty Jay)

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