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James Hetfield of Metallica at the 2nd Annual MusiCares Map Fund Benefit Concert Honoring James Hetfield and Bill Silva in Los Angeles, CA. May 12, 2006
James Hetfield of Metallica at the 2nd Annual MusiCares Map Fund Benefit Concert Honoring James Hetfield and Bill Silva in Los Angeles, CA. May 12, 2006.
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Despite reports otherwise, James Hetfield was not detained by U.K. airport security last week on his way to performing in London for Live Earth.

Britain's The Times claims that the Metallica musician was held and questioned due to what friends call his "Taleban-like beard." According to the paper, Hetfield was briefly questioned before "red-faced" officials realized he was a rock star.

Today, a rep for Hetfield tells Usmagazine.com that none of it ever happened. "It's false. It’s not true.”

Looks like the singer's goatee can continue to grow without getting him grounded!

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