Matt Blackett Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'm talking to James and Kirk this weekend . . . What do you guys want to know? Song questions, gear questions, technique questions? Let me know and I'll let them know! Matt Blackett Associate Editor Guitar Player Magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Do you feel the evolution of Metallica's sound was incremental evolution, or was there a break point where you decidedly altered what you were going for? Buy my CD on CD Baby! Bill Hartzell - the website MySpace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Since you admittedly self-parodied Kill 'Em All with St Anger, are we to expect that self-parodies of other classic albums will follow at some point? A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 As the official "snarky" question asker of the forum, I guess I better try to think up something really snappy for this special occasion. Just a pinch between the geek and chum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILLO Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Matt: feel free to edit these for grammar, etc... CONCRETELY SPEAKING, what musical elements do you think were Metallica's main appeal before Load and after Load? What was the driving force behind Metallica's success in its first 10 years? What do you think is Metallica's main MUSICAL appeal nowadays? What other musical genres are you interested in listening to and/or jamming on for your own pleasure? And rock bands current and old you'd like to metnion outside of the "hard-rock/heavy-metal" world? Any jazz, fusion, blues, other countries' folk music, underground, experimental, so-called avant-garde pop, electronica, classical music, contemporary classical music, hip hop? No Hannah Montana in your iPods? No love for Taylor Swift? LOL!!! Have you ever considered a reunion or collaboration w/ Dave Mustaine or the Exodus guys? How did Cliff Burton's presence, playing and musical input affect your music and interpersonal relationships? I always liked Rocky George and Robert Trujillo's work on Suicidal Tendencies. What is Robert's function in Metallica, apart from obviously laying down the bass foundation? How much musical "freedom" and/or "input" does he have live and did he have during the recording process for Death Magnetic? Thanks "Without music, life would be a mistake." --from 'Beyond Good and Evil', by Friedrich Nietzsche My MySpace Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 What are the intangibles of their music and playing.... miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soggybomb Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Though I thoroughly enjoyed this most recent release, and the back to basics sound that was presented, I along with many other people have criticized the production of the album, specifically, extensive use of compression. What is your take on the sonic characteristics of the album, and did you have any involvement with the mixing stage of the recording process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokair Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Now you that you have shed the dead weight that is rock , do you think your fan base will return fully? 1997 PRS CE24, 1981 Greco MSV 850, 1991 Greco V 900, 2 2006 Dean Inferno Flying Vs, 1987 Gibson Flying V, 2000s Jackson Dinky/Soloist, 1992 Gibson Les Paul Studio, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifthorse Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Do you think the music on the mainstream radio and TV is complete CRAP and it is dumbing the idiots further who even listen to it? Why the hell isn't King's X bigger than Metallica???? http://flagshipmile.dmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/gifthorse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrell Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Why should "Joe the plumber" buy your album as apposed to download it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampdog Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Why should "Joe the plumber" buy your album as apposed to download it? Dear Metallica... Do you even know who "Joe the plumber" is? If it ain't fun...why do it...? http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=778394&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Discuss this image: http://www.mollygood.com/wp/docs/2008/07/hetfield072508fn7.jpg Buy my CD on CD Baby! Bill Hartzell - the website MySpace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Yo, Kirk. You owe me a guitar, dude! (Or a surfboard...) Seriously, I know you're a student of the instrument. Why is it that we haven't heard more neoclassical jazz stylings in Metallica? Also, why is it that the members aren't allowed to work on side projects? I understand that it was part of the reason as to why Jason Newsted left, among some of his past misgivings. I mean, the Dream Theater members have done this for years, and yet, they are as solid as ever IMHO. You and Rob should take some time off from Metallica, and make a jazz funk album. Maybe with the drummer for Mr. Bungle. Hell, let Mike Patton take care of the vocals and electronic noise (a la Fantomas, perhaps). sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILLO Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 First of all-I have not listened to your whole new album, only to "The Day that Never Comes".... I thoroughly enjoyed the video especially since it does not seem to take a clear political stance, rather just show what can happen in a "day during wartime". I however, do not enjoy seeing bands "performing" in the desert for fun. Just kidding. Here we go: Many of your vids and songs seem to want to portray war from a soldier's perspective. "Disposable Heroes" takes what seems to be a political critique on the whole war phenomenon. Yet, One, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and the vid for your latest single seem to reflect the ambient of confusion soldiers are in. Do you have close friends or family members that have gone to war? Do you ever feel the need to discuss the (political, geo-political) reasons for certain wars in your songs? How do you feel you are connecting with soldiers in the current war? Do you ever wonder about what the political ramifications of your lyrics and videos can be--how can they be taken/interpreted especially by people involved in those topics/situations? James: now that you're er... more... er... mature and have more resources than when you were a young fella, have you ever felt curious about studying music theory? Do you guys ever get pissed at fans wanting you to write like this or that, etc.? "Without music, life would be a mistake." --from 'Beyond Good and Evil', by Friedrich Nietzsche My MySpace Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02R96 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Did you haze Robert Trujillo mercylessly like you did Jason Newsted when he joined Metallica? Dan "I hate what I've become, trying to escape who I am..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Will- Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Why did you stop making good CDs/Albums? Music has no boundaries. It is yours to discover, to enjoy, to draw from and to pass on to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Why, instead of coming up with your own original arrangement of the traditional folk-song "Whisky In The Jar", did you choose to phone-it-in with a fairly straight cover of the innovative, genuinely original re-arrangement that Thin Lizzy had done of that song? Not only that- how can you expect to be forgiven for the butchering-job you did on it? You turned a classic gem by true greats into abject CRAP!! EDIT: Sorry, Matt- I don't expect you to pose that one! But it really is how I feel about that... Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Tell us what you really think Caevan Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Metallica, you have gotten a lot of people into playing guitar, how does that make you feel? Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Why, instead of coming up with your own original arrangement of the traditional folk-song "Whisky In The Jar", did you choose to phone-it-in with a fairly straight cover of the innovative, genuinely original re-arrangement that Thin Lizzy had done of that song? Not only that- how can you expect to be forgiven for the butchering-job you did on it? You turned a classic gem by true greats into abject CRAP!! Apparently you didn't notice the other classic gems by true greats they butchered over the course of their careers. I'd say butchering classics is something Metallicas do best! A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Tell us what you really think Caevan Hey, I did come back and edited it to be a little less harsh! Sorry, Matt- I don't expect you to pose that one! But it really is how I feel about that... Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d halfnote Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 As the official "snarky" question asker of the forum, I guess I better try to think up something really snappy for this special occasion. Did they do their own voices for South Park? d=halfnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 after hearing the new Cd i have to admit you have managed to return to your roots. after achieving and enjoying a certain comfortable level of success and the benefits it offers what has inspired you to come back like you did? has Megadeth's recent ass kickin releases shown you it was time to get back in the game? how hard is it to regain the hunger after achieving success? was it hard to get into the mindset needed to record this Cd? http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Why did you go commercial after the Black Album? Do you remember me and Dave Hammlet from The Rehearsal Spot in Hayward? "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRy86 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Metallica, after all these years, whats more important to you, being in a band making money, or playing guitar and caring about music? Is playing guitar in front of millions still as special as it was the first time it happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 What would you ask Metallica I would ask them to stop making their ugly music. http://img116.exs.cx/img116/1231/z7shysterical.gif dbm If it sounds good, it is good !! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=143231&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILLO Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 So, how did it go, Matt? "Without music, life would be a mistake." --from 'Beyond Good and Evil', by Friedrich Nietzsche My MySpace Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Why did you go commercial after on the Black Album? Fixed. A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robitaille59 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Seriously, I know you're a student of the instrument. Why is it that we haven't heard more neoclassical jazz stylings in Metallica? Also, why is it that the members aren't allowed to work on side projects? I second that, why not side projects? Seriously. Rob Robitaille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Looking back, do you see your influence as positive or negative in the transition from hard rock/heavy metal of the likes of Led Zeppelin to today's cookie monster metal bands? Which would you rather listen to yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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