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Post by thegeneral on Dec 9, 2016 16:56:50 GMT
Hey Guys. I didn't see this new Lars interview posted yet. In the below interview, he expresses concern about the band getting old and their ability to continue performing the classic material in a live setting. I think most of us have already realized that this was becoming an issue, based on recent live shows, but I'm not sure if the band members have actually conceded that it was a problem until now. During a brand new interview with CBC Radio One's arts and culture program "Q", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the issue of drummers and health, particularly after RUSH admitted that the Canadian rock trio's retirement from the road has happened, in large part, because of drummer Neil Peart's tendonitis and diminishing physical abilities. "When people ask me to look into the crystal ball into the future: 'What do you think? Are you still gonna be playing…?'" Lars said (see video below). "It's the great, big unanswered question. Mentally, creatively, spiritually, aesthetically, we'll go for another hundred years [and] we're fine. Physically, obviously, it's the big question. To help Lars and his bandmates prepare for the grueling nature of their live performances, METALLICA employs a staff of physical therapists, trainers and massage specialists on the road. Ulrich runs, stretches and does torso-strengthening exercises as a matter of course. "Some of the hardest-working people on our team are a couple of guys that travel with us that stretch us out and sort of stitch us back together," Lars said. "Kirk [Hammett, guitar] is the one that does yoga. I get stretched and I get massaged. It's kind of like… Unfortunately, it's kind of like a sports team now. It's actually kind of pathetic." Full interview here: www.blabbermouth.net/news/lars-ulrich-worries-metallica-will-get-too-old-to-perform-songs-like-battery-and-master-of-puppets/#9WOZMwAGEIouPTd5.99 |
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Post by SicJes on Dec 9, 2016 17:16:51 GMT
They will just have a tape play the drum tracks for the other 3 to play along with while Lars hobbles around the stage throwing sticks at people when it gets to that point.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 20:45:33 GMT
You are persistent.
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Post by Alan-P on Dec 9, 2016 21:56:51 GMT
Here we go...
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Post by ampman on Dec 9, 2016 22:02:15 GMT
Why are we even bothering to give him a chance?
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Post by Alan-P on Dec 9, 2016 22:05:43 GMT
It's kind of amusing
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 22:12:00 GMT
OP, how's your roommate Jason doing?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 22:36:36 GMT
OP, how's your roommate Jason doing? I heard he always pays the rent. He always made sandwiches to save money. |
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Post by R2D2 on Dec 9, 2016 23:43:22 GMT
Perhaps they should do what Axl and friends do. Fire Kirk and Lars, bring in new personnel and still call it Metallica.
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Post by Metallicanatic on Dec 9, 2016 23:56:20 GMT
Are you fucking serious?
How many bannings is it gonna take until you disappear into nothingness?
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Post by thegeneral on Dec 10, 2016 0:29:15 GMT
Perhaps they should do what Axl and friends do. Fire Kirk and Lars, bring in new personnel and still call it Metallica. It's an option. Guns were successful in creating "Chinese Democracy", without the majority of the classic alumni present for that album. Given Metallica's studio output since Black, I'd be open to them trying out other musicians, if it meant getting a stronger, more back-to-their-roots album. New blood isn't always a bad thing, IMO .. Other bands have done it. Look at AC/DC .. they didn't cease to exist because of Brian Johnson's health concerns. They hired another lead singer to deliver. In fact, I saw them this year, and they put on an amazing, kick-ass show. If James were to decide that Kirk and Lars were no longer physically capable of delivering a good Metallica album, wouldn't you support his decision to replace them with younger and more technically proficient players? Serious question? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 0:37:47 GMT
You should start a third account named Roommate Jason.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 0:39:57 GMT
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Post by waunakonor on Dec 10, 2016 1:23:28 GMT
AC/DC should have called it a day after Malcolm, Phil and Brian all left. The fact that they're still going and calling themselves AC/DC is a joke.
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Post by waunakonor on Dec 10, 2016 1:39:31 GMT
In fact, I saw them this year, and they put on an amazing, kick-ass show. Unfortunately, you missed a lot of really cool shit, my man. If you were able to experience one or more late 70s/early 80s shows, you'd probably better understand why watching them make a complete tool their lead singer is pretty embarrassing for a long-time fan. |
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Post by Mob on Dec 10, 2016 7:08:44 GMT
You should start a third account named Roommate Jason. Shhh don't give him ideas, he'll start quoting himself and agreeing with himself |
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Post by jetpacksam on Dec 10, 2016 7:50:32 GMT
Shhh don't give him ideas, he'll start quoting himself and agreeing with himself That would be hilarious to see how delusional he would get. |
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Post by Alan-P on Dec 10, 2016 8:05:58 GMT
Perhaps they should do what Axl and friends do. Fire Kirk and Lars, bring in new personnel and still call it Metallica. It's an option. Guns were successful in creating "Chinese Democracy", without the majority of the classic alumni present for that album. Given Metallica's studio output since Black, I'd be open to them trying out other musicians, if it meant getting a stronger, more back-to-their-roots album. New blood isn't always a bad thing, IMO .. Other bands have done it. Look at AC/DC .. they didn't cease to exist because of Brian Johnson's health concerns. They hired another lead singer to deliver. In fact, I saw them this year, and they put on an amazing, kick-ass show. If James were to decide that Kirk and Lars were no longer physically capable of delivering a good Metallica album, wouldn't you support his decision to replace them with younger and more technically proficient players? Serious question? Here's a serious question, do you think for a second that we don't know you are Notinthislifetime? |
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Post by thegeneral on Dec 10, 2016 15:00:32 GMT
It's an option. Guns were successful in creating "Chinese Democracy", without the majority of the classic alumni present for that album. Given Metallica's studio output since Black, I'd be open to them trying out other musicians, if it meant getting a stronger, more back-to-their-roots album. New blood isn't always a bad thing, IMO .. Other bands have done it. Look at AC/DC .. they didn't cease to exist because of Brian Johnson's health concerns. They hired another lead singer to deliver. In fact, I saw them this year, and they put on an amazing, kick-ass show. If James were to decide that Kirk and Lars were no longer physically capable of delivering a good Metallica album, wouldn't you support his decision to replace them with younger and more technically proficient players? Serious question? Here's a serious question, do you think for a second that we don't know you are Notinthislifetime? Alan-P, Again, I am not "NOTINTHISLIFETIME".. My roommate, Jason, stated that he once posted on this forum, but I forgot to ask if that was the username that he went by. I can confirm if you'd like to know. Jason never specifically stated what went down with him here, in great detail, but he did say that he felt as if he was being bullied by certain members and staff, at times, into trying to like the current era of Metallica more than what he actually did. He told me that he read the forum rules and didn't see anything about "having" to like the current era of Metallica or DM. He thought that his '83 thru early 90s fandom would have been enough for him to have been welcomed. Regardless, I'm not here to take sides. I wasn't here. But since you asked, I figured I'd pass along what I do know. My other roommate, Rick, and his girlfriend, Chanelle, are big Metallica fans too, but I don't believe that either has ever posted here. |
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Post by Alan-P on Dec 10, 2016 15:16:54 GMT
Here's a serious question, do you think for a second that we don't know you are Notinthislifetime? Alan-P, Again, I am not "NOTINTHISLIFETIME".. My roommate, Jason, stated that he once posted on this forum, but I forgot to ask if that was the username that he went by. I can confirm if you'd like to know. Jason never specifically stated what went down with him here, in great detail, but he did say that he felt as if he was being bullied by certain members and staff, at times, into trying to like the current era of Metallica more than what he actually did. He told me that he read the forum rules and didn't see anything about "having" to like the current era of Metallica or DM. He thought that his '83 thru early 90s fandom would have been enough for him to have been welcomed. Regardless, I'm not here to take sides. I wasn't here. But since you asked, I figured I'd pass along what I do know. My other roommate, Rick, and his girlfriend, Chanelle, are big Metallica fans too, but I don't believe that either has ever posted here.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 15:20:04 GMT
God damn, that's a lot of roommates.
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Post by lightning master on Dec 10, 2016 15:20:40 GMT
 Please don't let this guy get the HR treatment. Someone get a boot and a door. |
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Post by tribeleader on Dec 10, 2016 15:30:02 GMT
Metallica has been shitting on GNR since 1992. And Chinese Democracy is pretty bad imo.
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Post by ampman on Dec 10, 2016 16:11:21 GMT
thegeneral?
I would say delete that.
4 roomates?
I'm pretty sure that...I really...pretty sure that...I really don't think so.
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Post by thegeneral on Dec 10, 2016 16:24:19 GMT
thegeneral? I would say delete that. 4 roomates? I'm pretty sure that...I really...pretty sure that...I really don't think so. 3 roommates .. Chanelle is the girl that Rick is throwing it to. She isn't technically on the lease. |
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Post by lightning master on Dec 10, 2016 16:41:00 GMT
thegeneral? I would say delete that. 4 roomates? I'm pretty sure that...I really...pretty sure that...I really don't think so. 3 roommates .. Chanelle is the girl that Rick is throwing it to. She isn't technically on the lease. Paint me a picture of the inside of your head please. |
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Post by Mob on Dec 10, 2016 16:55:26 GMT
thegeneral? I would say delete that. 4 roomates? I'm pretty sure that...I really...pretty sure that...I really don't think so. 3 roommates .. Chanelle is the girl that Rick is throwing it to. She isn't technically on the lease. Guess now we can bet on which one of your roommate will be joining this board after you get banned, and i am not talking about chanelle, though it would be quite interesting to watch you play a woman's character here, HR has been requesting for one, it'll be a great Christmas present for him |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 17:07:42 GMT
I remember when HR tried to convince everyone he was a woman.
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Post by Mob on Dec 10, 2016 17:11:20 GMT
Hahahaha yeah I remember that as well  |
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Post by tribeleader on Dec 10, 2016 17:12:58 GMT
I remember when HR tried to convince everyone he was a woman. Did he? What? |
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