So Hetfield left Cali due to...

[Black Shadow]

The Bay Area is one of the most beautiful places in the world, but if you were gonna leave it, Vail is a pretty attractive escape. Not sure he's gonna avoid the elitists, Vail is full of uppity rich folks too.

Hetfield is far richer than most of the uppity types in any state, but that simply isn't him. I can't blame him for leaving Kali for many reasons.

He is the only member of Metallica I have maintained respect for the entire time, even during their extended 15 year creative nadir. Kirk has proven himself to be a Snowflake and a poor excuse for a "Soloist" specialist.