Definitely, I recall reading something where Hetfield quit drinking & smoking and is into healthy eating & working out. I think it shows in his performances where his singing & playing is still pretty good. A far cry from Axel Rose & Vince Neil on how bad they look & perform.
Have seen all,different configurations and as individuals.. Clove cigarettes and my Lambretta Jet..I am not in prison so far..didn't get a Smiths or Morrissey tattoo.. My hair would never work as a part time Robert Smith.. Can't exercise with lots of mooooose