Metallica Shredded The National Anthem Before Game 5

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Remember how we said that Metallica’s James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett would rock the national anthem out at Game 5? Well they did, and it was righteous.

It doesn’t really hold a candle to Carlos Santana’s licks, but it sure as hell beat Usher’s prolonged sensual tribute to the stars and stripes. Also, when the hell did Hammett go gray?

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