THE BIG DEBATE

In light of James Hetfield checking back into rehab, Penny Brazier wrote a piece dissecting the dynamic between band life and substance addiction. You had some thoughts to share…

SHE SAID

“The spotlight is finally starting to shine on the world of music. The pressures of working in the industry are becoming more widely acknowledged and there is more support available than ever, with charities like Help Musicians UK and Musicares in the US spearheading change.”

YOU SAY:

I travelled doing heavy rigging for years. It doesn’t matter how famous you are: it’s easy to drink every night when you’re miles from home all the time. Phil Willis (Facebook)

It’s a very tough battle, and I know personally that you can’t give up. I hope James comes back revived and ready to kick some ass!

Seth Darrow (Facebook)

I’m just glad music fans aren’t glorifying this stuff anymore. Addiction is no joke. It’s not rock’n’roll to be an addict. It’s a disease and its victims need help. Laura Meach (Facebook)

There is a connection with passion for music and dependencies. Not that the music itself causes it, but they can both be coping mechanisms.

Zack Rossignol (Facebook)

I was shocked to see James go back into rehab but it goes to show that it can affect anyone at any time in their life and we should never take that for granted. Anna Jenkins (Facebook)

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