James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich do not have the same net worth despite founding Metallica together. Who is richer between the two?
Despite the arrival of many heavy metal bands in the 1980s, Metallica made it to the top and became one of the best in the industry. Their journey started months after Ulrich and Hetfield met, and they welcomed Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo afterward.
In the past decades, the band already graced stages globally and shared notable albums, including "Master of Puppets," "...And Justice For All," and "Ride the Lightning."
With decades of career, did Metallica already help its lead singer to become the richest member?
James Hetfield Net Worth 2022
According to Celebrity Net Worth, James Hetfield's net worth in 2022 is $300 million.
Most of his earnings come from Metallica's gigs, especially since the band gets more fortunes because of its albums and tours.
In fact, it is one of the highest-earning bands in the world by being able to generate $50 million to $100 million in revenue from concerts and merchandise alone.
Hetfield also strengthens his net worth through his real estate. He bought 1,150 acres of rural property in 1999.
He then built four single-family homes on his property that scale between 5,000 and 8,000 square feet each on 10-acre lots.
James Hetfield VS Lars Ulrich's Net Worth 2022
Despite his fortunes and being a Metallica leader, Hetfield needs to earn millions to become richer than Ulrich.
As of 2022, Lars Ulrich's net worth is around $350 million. Although they are both part of Metallica, Ulrich's individual earnings are always higher than what Hetfield gets.
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In addition, he has more real estate properties compared to Hetfield. For what it's worth, the drummer has 140 undeveloped acres of land in Marin County. He also had a mansion that is now worth $10.6 million.
The musician is also an art collector, having a $12 million total art haul.
Aside from being a musician, Lars spends his time in appearing in movies and shows. In the past years, he landed on different roles after making his acting debut in "Hemingway & Gellhorn."
Although Lars Ulrich is indeed richer than James Hetfield, they still receive equal spotlights. In fact, Metallica's "Master of Puppets" recently got featured in "Stranger Things" season 4.
The series' scene features Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn) performing it in the Upside Down.
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