James Hetfield celebrated the New Year with his girlfriend, Adriana Gillett, at a low-key party that was far from the usual heavy metal scene.
The Metallica frontman, whose tour recently wrapped up, appeared in photos posted by Gillett. The couple rang in the new year wearing fun outfits and glasses, enjoying a relaxed evening with friends.
“Happy New Year’s! We celebrated the end of an incredible year surrounded by friends and family, with great food, music, and laughter,” Adriana wrote in the caption. “It was a perfect way to say goodbye to 2024 and embrace the beginning of a fresh chapter.”
She went on to say, “Today, I took a moment to reflect on the blessings the past year brought—the moments of joy, growth, health, and love that we can all hold close to our hearts and be grateful for.”
“Looking into 2025 may we all have hope for what this new year brings to dream bigger, love harder, make bigger differences in people’s lives, and not just for ourselves, but for those around us. May everyone choose to spread kindness and encouragement to everyone!” Gillett further shared.
She concluded the post, writing, “To everyone who has been part of my life, thank you for the joy and meaning you bring. And to those far away or no longer with us, know that you are deeply loved and missed. Cheers to a kick a** 2025!”
Recently, Adriana has been sharing moments with Hetfield, including wearing matching outfits at Metallica’s Helping Hands show. On Instagram, she expressed how special it was to watch Hetfield perform and be part of an event with a meaningful mission of giving back through music.
Hetfield, who divorced his wife Francesca Tomasi in 2022 after 25 years of marriage, has been dating Gillett since they were first seen together in April last year, with her identity revealed a month later.
Photo Credit: Adriana Gillett – Instagram
