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Motley Crue · 11-02-2011 11:25am

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-metallica-lead-guitarist-kirk-hammett-reveals-secret-project-20110210

Yes, a new Metallica album (Metallica project, more like) will be hitting shelves and IP addresses this Summer

So I'm thinking a second Garage Inc type release because Metallica have always been eager to do record some covers

Actually, maybe Jason will be invited back, if he doesn't lay down some bass he could at least help with the soundproofing;)

lord lucan · 11-02-2011 1:40pm

Was reading about this last night. Not really sure what to make of it tbh as it's all very ambiguous. I'd have thought they'd finished with recording covers,plenty in their back catalogue already. They played some 'newer' covers on the last tour (such as Saxons Motorcycle Man) but they're available through LiveMetallica.com so i don't see a need to commit them to record.

Maybe the Big 4 will all cover each others material!:pac:

StaticAge11 · 11-02-2011 2:20pm

Maybe its the unfinished Demos of Death Magnetic, like the tribute to Layne or the awesome solo from the Mission Metallica videos?

lord lucan · 11-02-2011 2:23pm

StaticAge11 wrote: »

Maybe its the unfinished Demos of Death Magnetic, like the tribute to Layne or the awesome solo from the Mission Metallica videos?

There's one finished song from the DM sessions that never made the album. The song was called Shine and was shelved because James fought hard to get Unforgiven 3 on the album. AFAIK it was fully recorded,mixed and produced so hopefully it see's the light of day.

Motley Crue · 11-02-2011 10:56pm

Done a trade this evening, this was among the things I got

greendom · 11-02-2011 11:27pm

Riddle101 wrote: »

Hmm, I get the feeling Steve Wig is just trying to get some money out of Lars. The story just seems to make me think that.

Yes, the money Lars hasn't paid him. I thought that too

lord lucan · 12-02-2011 12:32am

Motley Crue wrote: »

Done a trade this evening, this was among the things I got

Still have mine around somewhere. It's in a similar condition i think too!

Riddle101 · 12-02-2011 4:19am

greendom wrote: »

Yes, the money Lars hasn't paid him. I thought that too

He waited quite a long time to file the lawsuit, about 2 years. Why someone would just happen to file a lawsuit 2 years later on a very well known rich musician that he worked for, because he claims he wasn't paid overtime is beyond me. Did he even ask Lars about it when he worked for him or did he just naturally assume Lars would pay him later or something. Anyway, I still think he's just trying to get some money out of Lars.

Motley Crue · 12-02-2011 8:22am

Riddle101 wrote: »

He waited quite a long time to file the lawsuit, about 2 years. Why someone would just happen to file a lawsuit 2 years later on a very well known rich musician that he worked for, because he claims he wasn't paid overtime is beyond me. Did he even ask Lars about it when he worked for him or did he just naturally assume Lars would pay him later or something. Anyway, I still think he's just trying to get some money out of Lars.

That's very true, but then on the flip side, you don't know what Lars had this guy do and how many hours he may have worked. The guy probably needed to seek legal representation and consult Californian Employment Law on the matter (he might have only realised he was possibly owed money when mentioning his working habits with Lars to a friend or something...)

Although, in a lot of these cases, those suing celebrities tend to be doing it for a little extra money

greendom · 12-02-2011 11:30am

Riddle101 wrote: »

He waited quite a long time to file the lawsuit, about 2 years. Why someone would just happen to file a lawsuit 2 years later on a very well known rich musician that he worked for, because he claims he wasn't paid overtime is beyond me. Did he even ask Lars about it when he worked for him or did he just naturally assume Lars would pay him later or something. Anyway, I still think he's just trying to get some money out of Lars.

Who knows? I certainly don't. I was just making a little joke.
It's quite possible that he has spent the last 2 years asking for the money directly. He finally realised it wasn't going to happen and decided to do it through the courts. And he obviously is trying to get money out of Lars. That's why he's taking it to the courts

Max Power1 · 13-02-2011 6:28pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Was reading about this last night. Not really sure what to make of it tbh as it's all very ambiguous. I'd have thought they'd finished with recording covers,plenty in their back catalogue already. They played some 'newer' covers on the last tour (such as Saxons Motorcycle Man) but they're available through LiveMetallica.com so i don't see a need to commit them to record.

Maybe the Big 4 will all cover each others material!:pac:

Now that would be cool!

Didnt metallica often play a few slayer licks in some of the earlier gigs? Can you imagine James singing Peace Sells? Or Dave singing st anger!:p

lord lucan · 13-02-2011 6:41pm

Max Power1 wrote: »

Now that would be cool!

Didnt metallica often play a few slayer licks in some of the earlier gigs? Can you imagine James singing Peace Sells? Or Dave singing st anger!:p

Metallica have often messed about with Slayer stuff at gigs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6zza9rQFxs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4CuLVJtqI

And Metallica(ok,just James) cover Megadeth.:pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo9qcJ8TS1g

Mental Mickey · 17-02-2011 12:39pm

http://www.nme.com/news/metallica/54929

Can anyone copy & paste the text of this story? Link won't open properly for me?

Motley Crue · 17-02-2011 1:26pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Can anyone copy & paste the text of this story? Link won't open properly for me?

Here we go

Metallica plan to work on a new "recording project" in May - but not a conventional album.

Guitarist Kirk Hammett said that the metal behemoths were planning on getting the project wrapped up in a fortnight.

"We want to record it in two weeks," he told Rolling Stone. "It's not really 100 per cent a Metallica record. It's more a recording project than a bona fide Metallica."

Hammett added: "Whether or not we can pull it off in just two weeks remains to be seen."

Last week (February 2) drummer Lars Ulrich said that the band would be entering the studio soon, with fans assuming that he was referring to sessions for the band's 10th studio album.

"There's a really good vibe in the band," the drummer said. "We really want to get back to Metallica quickly because we are enjoying it so much right now."

Mental Mickey · 17-02-2011 1:51pm

Motley Crue wrote: »

Here we go

Maybe an EP or something??

Ash.J.Williams · 17-02-2011 2:01pm

i'd like an old school ep....a new epic tune a B side and some covers like the creeping death EP!!

lord lucan · 17-02-2011 3:20pm

Another Big 4 show added for Germany on July 2nd.

http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=603585

Motley Crue · 17-02-2011 3:28pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Another Big 4 show added for Germany on July 2nd.

http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=603585

A lot of people I know have been holding out for this show, to them it's a dream come true, the same people who told me about this also told me about 3 other shows planned in Germany and maybe one in Northern Ireland

Again, I don't have all the information, but it seems Metallica is giving out the hint that they won't stop at this show. The difference with this one being, right from the bat, that it's a headline show and not part of a festival. Personally I'd want to see them in Knebworth on the Friday, given the history of the venue, and also because Diamond Head is the opening band.

feylya · 17-02-2011 7:15pm

Motley Crue wrote: »

Personally I'd want to see them in Knebworth on the Friday, given the history of the venue, and also because Diamond Head is the opening band.

Diamond Head are opening? Bloody hell, that pit is gonna be rammed!

Motley Crue · 17-02-2011 7:27pm

feylya wrote: »

Diamond Head are opening? Bloody hell, that pit is gonna be rammed!

Yes, yes it is

Here is some footage (filmed by myself) at their Newcastle concert in Feb 2010

I got two picks that night as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiV3rCp5GY8

scudzilla · 17-02-2011 8:40pm

I'd put money on this 'project' being them re-recording some old metalli-classics

lord lucan · 17-02-2011 9:34pm

scudzilla wrote: »

I'd put money on this 'project' being them re-recording some old metalli-classics

TBA is 20 years old this year.;)

scudzilla · 17-02-2011 11:03pm

lord lucan wrote: »

TBA is 20 years old this year.;)

They wouldn't just re-record that, they say this 'project' would take 2 weeks, about the time it would take to re-record 10-12 tracks from first 5 albums wit the current line yo

lord lucan · 17-02-2011 11:10pm

scudzilla wrote: »

They wouldn't just re-record that, they say this 'project' would take 2 weeks, about the time it would take to re-record 10-12 tracks from first 5 albums wit the current line yo

All joking aside,i can't ever see them re-recording any of their old stuff. They've always maintained they don't look back,so can't see it being a runner. Best bet is some covers and collaborations imo.

feylya · 18-02-2011 1:31am

How long did Garage Inc take? I'm thinking it wasn't much longer than 2 weeks for disc 2 (Disc 1 obviously being the $5.98 Garage Days EP)

lord lucan · 18-02-2011 2:30am

feylya wrote: »

How long did Garage Inc take? I'm thinking it wasn't much longer than 2 weeks for disc 2 (Disc 1 obviously being the $5.98 Garage Days EP)

I think Garage Inc was recorded in 2 weeks and then whatever time it took to mix it.

Ash.J.Williams · 18-02-2011 11:11am

scudzilla wrote: »

They wouldn't just re-record that, they say this 'project' would take 2 weeks, about the time it would take to re-record 10-12 tracks from first 5 albums wit the current line yo

there is NO way Lars could record 10 -12 of their own tracks in 2 weeks. he's not up to it.

scudzilla · 18-02-2011 1:51pm

As this year seems to be a Big 4 theme, what if they recorded 3 tracks from the other bands?

Malice · 18-02-2011 2:15pm

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

there is NO way Lars could record 10 -12 of their own tracks in 2 weeks. he's not up to it.

I for one wouldn't be adverse to hearing Metallica recordings without his input.

Knifey Spoony · 18-02-2011 2:29pm

Malice wrote: »

I for one wouldn't be adverse to hearing Metallica recordings without his input.

Here you go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG6ld6ilXpE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QLZSDTOtyc

Probably about as close as you can get to hearing them without Lars, considering the fact that Lars will never give up his position in Metallica or let anyone else record stuff without him.

PTH2009 · 18-02-2011 4:13pm

Could be a possibilty there starting to annouce shows over europe now.

More or likely will be in Marlay Park or the RDS but would be brillent if it was in the o2

Motley Crue · 18-02-2011 8:49pm

lord lucan wrote: »

All joking aside,i can't ever see them re-recording any of their old stuff. They've always maintained they don't look back,so can't see it being a runner. Best bet is some covers and collaborations imo.

Most likely either that or an album of cover versions

Asides from that it could be a collection of solo ideas from all four members released with the support of their other three bandmates

So Rob writes a song and Lars, James and Kirk contribute....

scudzilla · 19-02-2011 5:18pm

I'm hearing quite a few rumours that a Big 4 show at The RDS will be announced on Monday with Wed 6th July being the date

:D:D

feylya · 19-02-2011 5:38pm

Given that they're playing Knebworth 2 days later, that's certainly a possibility.

Motley Crue · 19-02-2011 5:38pm

scudzilla wrote: »

I'm hearing quite a few rumours that a Big 4 show at The RDS will be announced on Monday with Wed 6th July being the date :D:D

What the ****....

Hyperbullet · 19-02-2011 7:29pm

Motley Crue wrote: »

What the ****....

I've heard the rumours as well but until I see info posted on Metclub, thats all it stays. A rumour.

Motley Crue · 19-02-2011 8:17pm

Hyperbullet wrote: »

I've heard the rumours as well but until I see info posted on Metclub, thats all it stays. A rumour.

Well I for one really hope this happens

Hyperbullet · 19-02-2011 8:25pm

Motley Crue wrote: »

Well I for one really hope this happens

Same here! I was planning on going to the German big 4 show but the price of tickets was scandalous. Here's hoping Sonisphere release day tickets, I'll head over for that show, hopefully the Spanish one (another rumour) and an Irish date somewhere in between or before those two.

Max Power1 · 19-02-2011 9:09pm

Motley Crue wrote: »

Well I for one really hope this happens

+1 will deffo be heading to that if it happens

lord lucan · 19-02-2011 9:18pm

Would love it to be true. Was planning on hitting Knebworth but waiting to see if day tickets come up for that. Had a look at the German Sonisphere and nearly had a coronary when i seen the prices!!:eek:

An Irish date would solve all them problems.

Motley Crue · 19-02-2011 9:34pm

As I said I'd go to Knebworth for the day, and then there's the opening of Diamond Head, but personally I can't justify that if they're performing in Dublin

Cheap Ryanair flight's and free accommodation always invite me home:D

lord lucan · 19-02-2011 9:37pm

Motley Crue wrote: »

As I said I'd go to Knebworth for the day, and then there's the opening of Diamond Head, but personally I can't justify that if they're performing in Dublin

Cheap Ryanair flight's and free accommodation always invite me home:D

Better crowd in Dublin too.;)

Motley Crue · 19-02-2011 9:47pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Better crowd in Dublin too.;)

True enough that

Knifey Spoony · 19-02-2011 11:00pm

What I won't give for that rumour to be ture on Monday. I was considering a trip to Download or maybe even Sonisphere, but forget all that if there is an announcement.

EDIT:

Saw this on MCD's facebook page. Perhaps the orgin of all the rumors?

We've got some seriously exciting news for Monday morning...

lord lucan · 19-02-2011 11:15pm

Knifey Spoony wrote: »

What I won't give for that rumour to be ture on Monday. I was considering a trip to Download or maybe even Sonisphere, but forget all that if there is an announcement.

EDIT:

Saw this on MCD's facebook page. Perhaps the orgin of all the rumors?

A couple of people i text this evening said they heard it was Aiken(hence the RDS i'd imagine) promoting. This could all be a big load of hot air but one guy i know based in the UK had heard the RDS mentioned 2 days ago!! He could be on the wind-up though!:D

Hyperbullet · 19-02-2011 11:28pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Would love it to be true. Was planning on hitting Knebworth but waiting to see if day tickets come up for that. Had a look at the German Sonisphere and nearly had a coronary when i seen the prices!!:eek:

An Irish date would solve all them problems.

You and me both man. €126.90 it quoted me for a "front stage left" ticket.

lord lucan · 19-02-2011 11:31pm

Hyperbullet wrote: »

You and me both man. €126.90 it quoted me for a "front stage left" ticket.

Yeah,i got similar. Throw in flights and accommodation and it'd cost a small fortune. I'd get a week in the canaries for that money!!

scudzilla · 20-02-2011 12:51am

Hyperbullet wrote: »

You and me both man. €126.90 it quoted me for a "front stage left" ticket.

Does anybody believe that should an Irish date be announced tickets for the 'Golden Circle' would be any cheaper?? I certainly don't

lord lucan · 20-02-2011 1:26am

scudzilla wrote: »

Does anybody believe that should an Irish date be announced tickets for the 'Golden Circle' would be any cheaper?? I certainly don't

As a one-off non-Sonisphere date i couldn't see prices being that high. I've never understood this whole "special pit","golden circle","special side of stage" areas. It's standing(and sitting if available) and that's it. I think ticket prices here like the German date would be commercial suicide with things the way they are now. €80 would be the ceiling for me for an outdoor show. €100+ to stand in a field,no thanks!

Motley Crue · 20-02-2011 12:23pm

I would love to see Aiken promote this event - I hold no favours with either company - but given that MCD really ****ed me over with Guns N' Roses last September (no, I haven't forgotten) then I would be more easily prepared to give my hard earned to Aiken

I guess the only question remains, if Metallica do play Dublin, who will the support be? lol

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