Metallica's James Hetfield breaks down in tears during concert in Brazil

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's lead singer

,

, starred in an unusual image this weekend.

During a

, he showed his most sensitive side on stage and could not hold back his

.

In his speech,

, 58, stated that before going on stage he felt insecure and a little

, but seeing the response of his companions, together with that of the public, he assured that he no longer felt "only".

"I have to tell you guys, I wasn't feeling too good before I came here.

. I felt like I'm

now , I can't touch this shit. That's what I was telling myself in my head. So I talked to these guys and they helped me. , that simple", were the

in the middle of the stage of the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, emphasizing the role played by his bandmates.

" They

me and told me that if I felt bad on stage, they would support me. Now, seeing all of you here, I know that

and neither are any of you", while he did not stop crying.

He also revealed the

that have arisen in recent years due to the covid-19 pandemic, for which the legendary band had to

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