“I was chasing the catalogue every fricking show, because I didn’t know what I was gonna play!” he recalls. Metallica have become the first artist to claim the entire top 5 section of Billboard's weekly vinyl sales chart. Being able to have a relationship with different personalities is vital.”, This ability to communicate proved essential for the S&M2 concerts. “I get this euphoric feeling when they come home [from college],” he continues. What do you think it is that sets Metallica apart from the metal scene and elevated you to the status of being so universally accepted? My kids are loving this.” The harp player was wearing a Metallica shirt underneath his tuxedo and underneath that he was tattooed. Like The Fox Theater, I’ve been here lots and lots of times. Bump this on your next bowl session. Label: Baktabak - CBAK 4016 • Format: CD Single, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release • Country: UK • Genre: Rock, Non-Music • Style: Interview, Audiobook, Spoken Word It was a combination of a few ideas thrown out there. “And we always try to understand each other.” He recalls his own, intense induction into the band. Run The Jewels stands tall over this divide. We learned pretty early on that there was no party for us so we made our own. I love this place. I’m sure there were people that it was just a job for them then there were other people, like, “Oh my God. They’re renowned for their willingness to push themselves beyond the traditional expectations of a heavy metal band, hence the sitar sound on “Wherever I May Roam”, from their self-titled fifth album (1992), and the string section on “Nothing Else Matters”. Jason spoke in detail about the reason he left METALLICA in a 2013 interview with Scuzz TV. James Hetfield (L) and Kirk Hammett of Metallica perform with the San Francisco Symphony during the "SM2" concerts at the opening night at … The band's DNA is shared with the skate pscyhos over at Worble and their tunes are hot and heavy throughout the new vid. James Hetfield took some time before playing Oakland’s Fox Theater to talk about technology, the symphony and longevity. That was an awesome show.It was cool. They’ve been holding weekly Zoom chats throughout lockdown, in which they talk about new projects, including the just-released S&M2 – a live recording of Metallica’s performances last year with the San Francisco symphony orchestra. It was like in The Little Rascals where he goes in and grabs all of that old guy’s money and he starts throwing it out the window. Share this: Robert Trujillo, bassist for what is arguably the biggest metal band in the world, on their  India show, working with Lou Reed and their next album. Bassist Rob Trujillo talks about collaborating with Lou Reed on Lulu and the forthcoming Metallica album. Metallica’s music is often cinematic in its ambition and scope; for years, the band has walked onstage to Ennio Morricone’s “Ecstasy of Gold”. Metallica Interview Lyrics PLAYBOY: You spent much of last year fighting Napster. Their debut album, Kill ’Em All, redefined a genre and was described by critics as “the true birth of thrash”. Metallica headline Downloadfestival this weekend, playing their classic Black album in its entirety – and to mark the occasion, here's a classic interview with James Hetfield by … I don’t do this for a hobby. Metallica interview: 'We've earned our grey hair' - BBC News Trouble viewing the video player above? We felt like our vault got opened up, you know? It exists to pummel you into submission. He’s thinking about taking up cycling, too, inspired by his friend Mike Bordin, drummer for the rock band Faith No More. Well, I appreciate that, thank you. In a new interview with Vulture.com, Lars Ulrich was asked to name the METALLICA song he never wants to hear again. In 2011, Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson talked in an interview with Metal Hammer and said that Iron Maiden is bigger than Metallica, and there’s no doubt about it. At the end of the day nothing goes to waste. So when I say I think about moving back to Denmark… that’s not a middle finger to America.”. They don’t have to like it but at least know it.So when you’re driving no one else gets to touch the radio?Well, in most of my hot rods they don’t know where the radio is. As we all know, Metallica’s “One” was inspired by the book and movie called “Johhny Got His Gun”. It’s not like we have to school anybody on anything. But there’s so many ways to get ahold of people now, so many ways to get music to people. Bobin James Oct 31, 2011. Hacksaw's music is not here for your enjoyment. They helped us sound and feel more powerful than ever.Were there any classical music purists who were bummed to play metal songs?You know, no. Fan Roundtable 2021. Metallica's Lars Ulrich (1991) Interview by Mat Snow, Rock's Backpages Audio, Summer 1991 Mat Snow talks to Metallica's Lars Ulrich about his roots, the formation of … I was pretty nervous playing with real musicians. After millions of album sales since the mid-90s, Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins continues to make music without compromise or concern about radio hits and pop charts. For a band that thrives on an “anything could happen” attitude at their live shows, working with an orchestra was a daunting prospect. In 1988, Metallica unveiled their most ambitious and successful musical experiment yet. Am I older than I think I am? Share content and interact with our 1,103,879 Metallica fans in the official community. It is always cool to hold something and take your time with it. For us, it’s exciting to work with people like that. You know, technology is awesome. Article A Family Chat – The So What! My kid’s wearing Thrasher stuff. 65.5k members in the Metallica community. When you’re online there’s always that feeling, like, “I’m kinda wasting my time here.” Vinyl is just a bigger platform too. “They’re sharing a collective musical experience”. Trujillo told The Vinyl Guide in June that the band was "excited about cultivating new ideas" for its new album. The Shrine’s raw new music vid pushes back on the American Dream in LA and helps give funds to protestors for legal aid. “We’re very transparent in letting fans be a part of our journey,” says Ulrich, while Trujillo, who replaced bassist Jason Newsted after he resigned in 2003, points out that they’re “a team that experiments”, one made up of four incredibly forceful personalities. We caught up with these heavy noise makers, but we were particularly curious about guitarist/skater Mike Hell's perspective and ethics of eating garbage straight from the can. Doing cover songs for us is always fun. Back in the days when it was a little more traditional and this is how you release an album and this is how you’d set it up and things like that. I know skaters that are still doing stuff in their 50s and it’s awesome. “But when something derails with this many people, it can turn into a bit of a clusterf***.” That said, he adds, “As a band, we love being out of our comfort zones.”. Kill ‘Em All and Ride the Lightning have fueled many heated sessions over the years. Next year will mark 40 years since they formed in Los Angeles in 1981, an achievement few other bands, even heritage ones, can claim. Greta Van Fleet’s The Battle at Garden’s Gate is available for pre-order here. “As individuals, we’re so different, but we’re family,” he says. Following the success of their debut Kill 'Em All (1982) and its followup Ride the Lightning (1984), Metallica went on a worldwide Damage, Inc., tour in 1986 in support of Master of Puppets.Their fame had exploded during the preceding years, and by September, 1986 the group was … Somebody told me that vinyl outsold digital sales for a day or maybe a week or something and that was pretty awesome to hear. “We know each other well enough that when something derails we can make it work,” Ulrich says. Thurston is a founding member of Sonic Youth and a guitar virtuoso. During his 30-year career, R.A. has occupied both the spotlight and the status of an underground hip-hop legend. Apr 26, 2017. Where many live albums can fall flat by removing the energy of the performance through over-production, S&M2 crackles and spits. I want it to be done right from a professional. Blending genres of different musical eras, Sophie Allison AKA "Soccer Mommy" has crafted her own unique sound. “I feel everyone is so tightly wound, like they’re gunning for a fight. When we played with the SF Symphony we had to move it to Berkeley because the place in SF is set up acoustically for acoustic instruments. It’s the latest offering from a band who swatted away their competition upon arrival with massive, chugging riffs, subtly layered production and dynamic arrangements. We obviously noticed that YouTube is where it’s all at right now. It has lots of power. Hardwired… to Self-Destruct fits right in with their early albums and they’ve been promoting it by playing smaller venues around the world, giving their fans an intimate experience to blow out their eardrums. There’s a lot of room to grow. Musical act Cobra Man was conceived from the fire of skate videos but it has now grown into its own groovy, dance-music monster. At the time of this interview in 1997, Ulrich was 34 years old and was promoting the band’s concert date in Indianapolis. Newsted said that his eventual split with the group was over the way his then-side band, ECHOBRAIN , … So keep pushing those limits. The paramedic that shows up at my house, like, “Hey, this is my side job. My kids like vinyl. Yet he senses how difficult it is for the younger generation to see past the Covid-19 fog, to a future where live entertainment, employment and socialising are possible once more. Let’s connect there. He features Cher Strauberry in his newest video and she sat with him for an interview. ars Ulrich has been having two recurring dreams. If you don’t like the party, don’t come. Released as the third and final single from fourth album …And Justice For All, One was the most deeply affecting song the band had recorded to date. It’s a good time to figure out what you wanna do – you move forwards rather than back.”. “And these kids take quarantining very seriously.”, It’s touching to hear these heavy metal behemoths – tattooed (with the exception of Ulrich, who famously dislikes them), fit and muscular even in their mid-fifties – open up about the serenity of their home lives. You guys kind of broke the mold with the release of Hardwired… to Self-Destruct. They’re using it to do what they do. You put the record on and you actually sit and listen to music. At that show you guys opened with Budgie’s “Breadfan.” I think its awesome how you guys pay tribute to other bands and have collaborated with other artist like Lou Reed. We love the power and we love what it does to us. The fact that vinyl sales have been growing is surprising. If I were to hear a new song I would much rather see something along with it. You know there’s no rules. At first it was kind of novelty, like, “Ooh, this is retro,” down at the Urban Outfitters buying records and a little record player. “We’re getting much better at setting boundaries for ourselves,” he says. In an interview with Marc Benioff in April 2020, Ulrich stated that Metallica could work on its next studio album while in quarantine. The Metallica Interview. Putting the music on, dropping the needle and listening, actually listening to it. There are mind-boggling solos from guitarist Kirk Hammett, and – in the video recording – beaming smiles from the orchestra as they accompany his finger-blistering shreds. “In the wake of our success, we have the freedom to roll along. “Kirk is from San Francisco, which was an R&B-driven neighbourhood. Ha! Trujillo suggests that Burton’s passion for classical music – Bach in particular – “laid the groundwork” for Metallica’s foray into the genre. I mean, anything I need to learn how to do, I just look it up on YouTube and somebody’s made an instructional for it. I wonder aloud to Ulrich whether the fact that he and Hetfield were experiencing similar life moments at the same time had any bearing on that oft-discussed longevity. “If you choose to travel around the world and connect people through music, that has to be the thing that pushes you,” he says, before echoing, whether subconsciously or not, Metallica’s best-known song. But then again, once the music is out, I don’t have control over that. They’ve been between 150 to this, so we’ve had fun. It didn’t sound the best but you’re in a freaking tunnel.It was a legit London dungeon. We’ve been embracing it since we knew how things were going to be. I don’t live here anymore but I spent so much time here that this does feel obviously like home. From the classical sound to being chased by gangbangers in LA… all of that finds its place in our music.”, Ulrich says that the band has never taken their success for granted, but it does allow them to continue operating “in our own little universe”. This is the last date on the promo tour. Metallica are a band that have always looked to the future. Metallica Interview. There are obviously some people who clock in and sit and play and read their stuff, clock out and go home. What made you take this approach.I don’t know. “All the s*** outside… none of that matters.”, Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. A 1997 interview with The Independent detailed the band’s members going through pivotal changes: Hetfield’s wife, Francesca, was expecting their … I love doing it but this is how I survive. His song "Uncommon Valor" is regarded as a lyrcial masterpiece and he shows no signs of stopping. It’s all hidden.Both Metallica and Thrasher started in 1981 and have been going strong. This is probably the biggest one of the clubs we’ve done recently. Login Join Now. “When I hear riffs from James, I hear the groove of south-central LA but also the danger,” he says. People can pretty much listen to any song, anywhere. You get to do cooler artwork and make it more exciting.How’d you get involved with the San Francisco Symphony for S&M?We did that with Michael Kamen. Most of the people there obviously love it or else they wouldn’t do it. He was asked about his thoughts about Donald Trump, and the answer was: “Everyone has an opinion about Donald Trump, I think. I do this for fun!” Like, “Uh, no.” We do this because we love it and it sustains us and our families. That’s pretty significant for how the Metallica story has played out. For more on Josh and Sam’s thoughts on Metallica, the new album, select new songs, the pandemic, and where they see themselves in 10 years, check out our full Zoom interview above. We love what’s happening. “There are so many people choosing violence and division right now,” Trujillo says. Now it's gone into business with BMG and is changing from a free service to a pay service. !” The family has had wonderful moments of sharing music and film. When there was leftover food from the concert, backstage, catering—let’s have it go to use. I don’t know if it was Pink Floyd but I know it was Bryan Adams. “An unexpected treat in these dark times” was his two eldest children moving back in. It also probably played a significant part in the fact that you and I are talking right now.”, It’s taken a lot of work, he notes, and the band still have their ups and downs, many of which are addressed in the unflinching 2004 documentary Some Kind of Monster, in which the band were at one point so fractured that their management sent them to a “performance enhancement coach” to sort it out. We’re super lucky we don’t have to play by the rules.”, I hear Ulrich wince slightly when I broach a comment he made in a 2016 interview, that he’d move back to his native Denmark if Donald Trump won the US presidency. It’s comfortable. Doing what you want and playing what you feel good playing. Simple as that. The Fox is awesome. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the CD release of The Metallica Interviews on Discogs. 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Compared to so many other artists of late, Metallica tend not to wade into politics; their music speaks of unnamed authority figures that must be challenged, and they avoid calling out any explicit real-life characters. No event had such a dramatic impact on Metallica's history, though, as the death of the bassist Cliff Burton. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. But to get it to humans, that is the mission.Awesome. They’re never able to really be comfortable in the now, and that’s tough to see. Lars did say that too in the interview: “Can’t you see what you’ve done?” People just like to hold something and have something to look at.There’s no doubt. I’ve got nothing to say about that really. Among the most poignant moments is a solo performance of Cliff Burton’s “Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth)” by SFS member Scott Pingel on the stand-up bass. Get a board with some gore, you maggots. If they were they didn’t show it. Metallica is reissuing their 1986 album, 'Master of Puppets.' Interview – Lars Ulrich & Iggy Pop. If it was a hobby I’d look at it different maybe. Paying homage to all of the bands that have helped us on our path to Metallica, you know? Let’s try it.” It took a lot of work. A 1997 interview with The Independent detailed the band’s members going through pivotal changes: Hetfield’s wife, Francesca, was expecting their first child, while Ulrich was also settling into family life. Later that year, Metallica recruited Jason Newsted as their new beatkeeper, though they clearly didn't want to. And after 10 studio albums, world tours, an infamous legal battle with Napster, Grammy Awards (plus one notorious snub in favour of Jethro Tull in 1989), an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marriage, kids, divorce, marriage again… they’re still here, trying new things. In a separate call, bassist Robert Trujillo reveals he’s been learning to cook dinner for his family (spaghetti bolognese is his go-to) at home in southern California. “You and I could spend hours talking about what I love about America as a place and as an ideal. In one, the Metallica co-founder is trying to reach his drum kit, but the stool is too far away and his sticks are made of rubber. In the other, he’s at the top of a skyscraper that sways, cartoon-style, back and forth, and holding on for dear life. I think we feel comfortable no matter where we are but to go home and sleep in your bed is always awesome.I’m sure you have diehard fans who would gladly listen to “Enter Sandman” on repeat but are you offended at all by the CIA’s use of your music to torture prisoners? Money is always easier to transfer. We’ve tortured people with it for a long time. In the interview, Lars talks about Metallica’s songwriting process, the weirdest encounter he has ever had with a fan, what motivates him, and how the internet can be a “frightening instrument.” “You can’t just be a good musician and join Metallica. He’s a conductor that worked with a couple of rock people before. Instead of being out and about driving or whatever where you’re kind of listening to music but you’re not. I also think that someone’s going to do it anyway. Burton’s 94-year-old father, who died just a few months after the concerts took place, was moved to tears. They’ve survived loss – most notably the death of bassist Cliff Burton in 1986 – and several lineup changes. That’s not something that I think much about, so obviously you end up mostly having that dialogue in an interview on a daily basis. Hardwired… to Self-Destruct fits right in with their early albums and they’ve been promoting it by playing smaller venues around the world, giving their fans an intimate experience to blow out their eardrums. When we plugged in no one could hear anything. Why Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Is Obsessed with Rage Against the Machine Right Now The drummer is hanging with family, watching movies and Jimmy … So yeah, we don’t have to school people but I don’t know—I guess I school my kids in a different way. Like riding to school, “Hey, this week we’re doing the Beach Boys, next week we’re doing the Ramones, next week AC/DC.” I just play some stuff. I’d rather see a band in a small place. “Honestly, before this pandemic, I never would have said that,” he admits, laughing. The S&M2 album is an extraordinary accomplishment. My opinion stays with me. Anything else you’d like to say to the Thrasher readers?That we are freaking unbelievably shocked and surprised at the reaction to the new album and how people are loving it. Chris Russell gets sacrificed onstage with Gwar for their Creature collab. He was a tattooed biker who was playing the harp in the symphony. That’s where we connected. I’m a hero at home. “Maybe a few hours with a psychiatrist could explain it,” he laughs down the phone from his home in San Francisco. There’s some pretty intense crazy stuff out there.A lot of these shows recently have been tied into local charities. Here he describes the mutual affection between skating and his music. Playing new songs, getting people excited, getting them out to see music, you know, metal music. “We played Abu Dhabi a few times,” he says, “and there were maybe 50,000 people there from Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon… incredible fans from all over the world whose countries don’t get on particularly well.” But inside that venue, he says, those fans held hands, embraced. Metallica’s publicist has requested that I don’t ask about the rehab itself, but Ulrich assures me that “everybody’s well... [each] dealing with their own version of this” – this being the pandemic – “just like everybody else all over the world”. Just like how someone’s giving it away online. We’ve just been doing promo all over the place: New York, LA, London, Paris, Berlin, here—doing smaller gigs to get the vibe pumped up. Freaking maggots love it then they turn into flies and the cycle continues. Our battle with people giving our stuff away was a moral battle. I hate politics. If it gets thrown in the dumpster it gets put back into the Earth somehow. After the Napster battles, do you feel like it’s going to get pirated no matter what so you might as well be in control of it?Yeah, I mean, I guess in a way. In September last year, the band announced the postponement of their Australia and New Zealand tours in order for frontman James Hetfield to return to rehab for addiction treatment. Kill ‘Em All and Ride the Lightning have fueled many heated sessions over the years. What’s the secret to your longevity?Well, honesty for sure. She's a true songwriter and Atiba Jefferson had the honor of directing her latest video which, of course, involves skating. I’m a singer and guitar player in a rock band. For me, it’s better to be careful than to pursue aggression.”. Happy scrolling :D After 35 years, still getting on stage and kicking maximum ass is still fun and we feel like athletes at times. Not many musical acts bridge the gap between hip-hop's "Golden Era" and those who seek fresh new sounds. Watch the interview on YouTube.
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