I didn’t see this one coming but I’m interested in hearing the results?
Statement from Metallica:
“A few months ago our own Kirk Hammett hinted at a new Metallica project that’s “not really 100 percent a Metallica record.” While Kirk may have jumped the gun a little (and has since been properly punished with a series of push-ups!), we are more than proud to announce that we have just completed recording a full length album that is a collaboration with none other than the legendary Lou Reed.
“Ever since we had the pleasure of performing with Lou at the 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden in October of 2009, we have been kicking around the idea of making a record together. Some of you astute Bay Area residents may have picked up news of recent Lou Reed sightings in the greater San Francisco area and we have indeed been working at our home studio at HQ on and off over the last few months. In what would be lightning speed for a Metallica related project, we recorded ten songs during this time and while at this moment we’re not exactly sure when you’ll hear it, we’re beyond excited to share with you that the recording sessions wrapped up last week.
“A true innovator and easily one of the most influential songwriters, musicians, and performers in rock music history, Lou‘s work with the Velvet Underground and as a solo artist has such an enduring quality that he has long been revered and respected by us and many of our peers. We can’t wait for you to listen to the finished record, so as we like to hear ourselves say around here, keep watching this spot for updates . . . we’ll be back with more details as they come together.”
Metallica is sophomoric, by-the-numbers metal for silly boobs. However, I am a fan.
The only similarity between them and Reed is that they, too, have made a lot of shitty records. I don’t think for a minute it will sound like Metal Machine Music, but I would like for it to sound slightly interesting…
[reply]Considering that neither party has put out anything remotely decent in 20 years, I don’t have high hopes.
Death magnet was actually not too bad.
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i liekd that album, and im going to be honest, i really liked St. Anger. i think as a sort of experience it is supper interesting, the band was literally so mad at themselves, at each other, at their lives, so on and so forth that they albe is nothing but rage. voices cracking, guitars falling out of tune… i dono, there is a lot about that album that i am reallly impressed with.
and lou is a killer. ‘the raven’ is a fucking amazing collection… so i think he’s still got it.
Metallica is awesome.
By the numbers? Oh, Brother . . .
Anyway, yeah, they put out some dookage for a while, but DEATH MAGNETIC is really good. And even when their albums were crap their live shows were untouchable. One of the best live bands EVER. I’ve never been disappointed.
For the record, I can’t stand St. Anger, but I kind of understand why some people do appreciate it.