On April 8, 1996 came the drummer.. Lars!
Lars did three chats,
two private Metallica Club members only Chats, and one Center
Stage chat. These chats were particularly exciting as new "Load"
song titles were announced for the very first time!
As with all the other
online chats, this has been edited to make it easier to read.
Private
Chat with Lars Ulrich, Pt. 1
MET
CLUB: I don't think Oasis would ever support Metallica, and
Bush are ok, they don't do much for either negative or positve
me
MET
CLUB: Chtulu
CTHULUMAN:
did jaymz' pops dying (my condolences) affect the record ?
MET
CLUB: I think there have been very subtle affects that have
crept in some lyrics, but generally from a
MET
CLUB: time point of view it didn't affect recording much too
badly
MET
CLUB: Whed
WHedr1:
Not counting TBA, what songs haven't you played live?
MET
CLUB: we have never played Dyer's Eve, Escape, adn I think
that;'s it
MET
CLUB: Gretsch
Gretsch15:
What brand of drumset did you have at a younger age?
MET
CLUB: Please have your question ready, do not ask it until
you are called on.
MET
CLUB: ludwig, cause I wanted the same drum kit as Iam paicee
from deep purple
MET
CLUB: JD
JDROP:
Jason and the IR8 situation... how far did it almost go?
MET
CLUB: anybody have Mike Inez phone number?? nuff said
MET
CLUB: nah, ....a couple of good round table talks
MET
CLUB: and everything got talked through
MET
CLUB: VJHIGH
VJHIGHLAND:
who do you want to see in the "special guests" slot on Lolla?
did you request Soundgarden?
MET
CLUB: Please have your question ready, do not ask it until
you are called on.
MET
CLUB: we definitately pushed for Soundgarden...the special
guest slots.. I ahve heard some very cool names t
MET
CLUB: thrown aroung, some of which include, but not confirmed,
Tom Waites..Waylon Jennings...
MET
CLUB: and I am also pushing hard Black Grape on the B stage
MET
CLUB: metal Mel
Metal
Mel: I've heard that a cover of Def Lep's Wasted has been
recorded by you guys...Is it on Load,
MET
CLUB: and also.. IR8
Metal
Mel: why that song, and how different is it from the original?
MET
CLUB: one word answer... no
MET
CLUB: Metal1996
MET
CLUB: Please have your question ready, do not ask it until
you are called on.
Metal1996:
Is it true that you are dating Courtney Love?
MET
CLUB: no, she dumped me for that half naked man on the cover
of the new Rolling Stone
MET
CLUB: Jaymz666
Jaymz666:
What's your favorite Ramones album? How does it feel to be on
the same bill with them?
MET
CLUB: the first one and "Leave Home"......right on
MET
CLUB: JD L LK
JD
L LK: How do you feel about some of the "so called fans" saying
that METALLICA has "sold out" or
JD
L LK: "gone mainstream"
MET
CLUB: I believe that the real fans knows the real story and
that the mainstream came to us
MET
CLUB: Devito
MDevito893:
Have you ever considered working with engineer/producer Martin
(Purple, Rainbow) Birch?
MET
CLUB: Hi mark.. check's in the mail
MDevito893:
thanks
JDROP:
(Fan Can)
MET
CLUB: definitely was interested in Birch in the early years
when he was making all those Iron Maiden
MET
CLUB: records
MET
CLUB: but the relationship with Flemming Rasmussen was also
too strong to break
MET
CLUB: Shane
SHANE5150:
Was is hard for you and James to give Jason and Kirk more
input on the song writing?
MET
CLUB: not at all, we have always picke dthe best material
and whoever came up the idea is irealevant
MET
CLUB: Ktulu
Ktulu
77: do you guyz dislike Pantera? if so why? support any death?think
cliff would have a custom bass if alive?
Ktulu
77: like his own line of basses
MET
CLUB: no, I don;t dislike Pantera...I don't know much about
death music....
MET
CLUB: I think cluff would Probably have his own line of spliff
basses
MET
CLUB: WASP
MET
CLUB: Please have your question ready, do not ask it until
you are called on.
MET
CLUB: Wasp
W1A1S1P1:
I always have wanted to Thank You Lars, For tossing me a Drum
stick at a show in Foxboro,Ma
W1A1S1P1:
9-11-92 Thanks a bunch
W1A1S1P1:
That show Kicked ASS
MET
CLUB: You're welcomebut just know I had a personal relationship
with
MET
CLUB: that stick and I miss it
W1A1S1P1::(
MET
CLUB: Chappelle
CHAPPELLE:
What about a fan club party, somewhere in the USA, for just jammin'
around, maybe with
CHAPPELLE:
guests and for charity and/or pay per view?
MET
CLUB: maybe we can organize an album release party at my house
and you're all invited
CHAPPELLE:
cool
JD
L LK: cool
MET
CLUB: nah, on second thought, we are definitely lining up
some scattered club gigs around the release of
MET
CLUB: the record for club members only
MET
CLUB: watch this space
CHAPPELLE:
cleveland?
MET
CLUB: 3 nights in cleveland
MET
CLUB: maybe
MET
CLUB: only molly
OnlyMolly:
Do You think MTV does more bad than good? I think its filled
with a lot of mind numbing crap
CHAPPELLE:
let's drink
MET
CLUB: I htink the Grind is the best show on tv.. my aim in
life is to be the guest host
MET
CLUB: Phyland
PHyland:
How do you like doing online events? Any chance we'll see
sneak previews of load online?
MET
CLUB: how much free AOL time do we get out of that??
MET
CLUB: I like doing this on-line stuff and we are definitely
considering the preview stuff
PHyland:
Might get some online sales...I'll lurk from here on out,
thanks:)
MET
CLUB: steve
Stevene127:
Is "Devil Dance" going to be on "Load"?... and any ballads? (Hope
this wasn't asked yet)
MET
CLUB: Devil's Dance will not be on Load, it will be on album
#7 with all the roughly 14 other songs
MET
CLUB: that we have been working on for the last 6 months
MET
CLUB: I wouldn't use the word ballad, but there is a fairly
mellow song on Load
MET
CLUB: Ouija
OUIJA
17: what is your favorite beer? hard liquor?
MET
CLUB: the first one of evening, then the next one, the free
one, the cold one.. the one from furthest
MET
CLUB: away
MET
CLUB: ...I ahve been drinking a lot of Bombay Saphhire Gin
lately
MET
CLUB: Cthulu
CTHULUMAN:
any idea's for the next fan can and when its due out? btw- i dug
the 1st one
MET
CLUB: our plan is to have a Fan Can once a year, generally
aorund Christmas to late winter
MET
CLUB: Whedr
WHedr1:
Many people say that Metallica saved their lives....I'm sure
you've heard this more times
WHedr1:
that you're heard the phrase "Sell out"..... does it still
affect you?
MET
CLUB: anytime anybody has something to say about Metallica
it affects you, but when people say that
MET
CLUB: Metallica saved their lives, it blows your mind
MET
CLUB: Gretsch
Gretsch15:
How do you feel about having been a band through 2 generations
(80's +90's) and playing for
Gretsch15:
2 completely different sets of fans? You've gone from openers
to headliners to gods! How doe
Gretsch15:
s this make u feel?
MET
CLUB: i am always so focused in the present that the past
is not something I think alot about, but when
MET
CLUB: you point it out like you just did, of course it feels
great
MET
CLUB: JD
JDROP:
Metallica is known for the cover tunes. What do we have to
look forward to this time around?
MET
CLUB: we are just coming around to think of that right now
MET
CLUB: we are throwing the ideas around and we've got one ot
two pretty unusual ideas
MET
CLUB: VJHIGH
VJHIGHLAND:
how has Kirk and Jason's influence affected "Load"? also any chance
of you playing
VJHIGHLAND:
any songs from album no 7 on the next tour
MET
CLUB: we actually did talk about that and I tell you there
is a good shot that we might
MET
CLUB: most of kirks contributions have made the guitar riffs
bluesier and bouncyer
MET
CLUB: Metalmel
Metal
Mel: Is a Detroit date on your list for a club release show?
How will the shortened Lolla set aff
Metal
Mel: ect your setlist choices?
MET
CLUB: no plans for Detroit....I just started thinking about
the set list and I definitely want to put togeth
MET
CLUB: together a really tight and "up" set
MET
CLUB: Metal1996
Metal1996:
Do you think mags like Rolling Stone will support Metallica
this time?
MET
CLUB: I think Rolling Stone will fucking blow a big wad when
they hear this record
MET
CLUB: I just hope they don't find out we are in NY
MET
CLUB: Jaymz
Jaymz666:
Would you ever consider letting non-signed bands open up for you?
I know of one that you
Jaymz666:
might just fuckin' like. They're called Juvenocracy.
Jaymz666:
Ask Devito about 'em.
MET
CLUB: are they as good as Oasis>?
Jaymz666:
Hmmmm.
MET
CLUB: JDlLK
JD
L LK: What was your first reaction to being asked to play
at Lolla, BTW, I agree w/what you said
JD
L LK: about real fans and mainstream going to you. METALLICA
RULZ!!!
MET
CLUB: I was intially very surprised but when I thought about
it, it kind of made sense.. I think Metallica
MET
CLUB: is always about being the underdog and the outsiders,
but in some perverse way
MET
CLUB: I think Metallia and Lollapalooza in 1996 fit together
really well
MET
CLUB: devito
MDevito893:
"Is my check really in the mail?" OR "Any info on the next
"year & 1/2 in the life of" video?"
JD
L LK: I agree
MET
CLUB: there were no cameras documenting the making of this
record other than the stuff you guys saw
MET
CLUB: in the Fan Can, but we did take a camera crew with us
on our Donington/tuk trek in August 95
MET
CLUB: and there's a chance we might do something with that
fairly soon
MET
CLUB: shane
MDevito893:
cool. can't wait to see it.
SHANE5150:
Are you good friends with Sammy Hagar and haven't you gone
to Cabo and jammed?
MET
CLUB: Sammy lives 10 minutes from me and we run into each
other often and I did go down to Cabo with Jerry
MET
CLUB: and Mike from AIC in OCT 94 and got up to absolutely
no good
MET
CLUB: ktulu 77
Ktulu
77: answer honestly please:who did u work better with?cliff/jason?
did cliff have a girlfriend?what kind
Ktulu
77: of cigarettes did he smoke?
MET
CLUB: honest answer.. Cliff and Jason were/are so polar opposites
that it doesn't compare... cliff had one o
MET
CLUB: or two girlfriends in the years that i knew him
MET
CLUB: I think it was Marlboro and some funny green ones
MET
CLUB: with a different smell
MET
CLUB: WASP
W1A1S1P1:
In the "Roam" tour book there is a picture of you "Bleeding For
Moscow" What happened?
W1A1S1P1:
also will the Snake Pit be included in the LOAD Tour
MET
CLUB: during "Harvester" my finger got caught between the
rim and the stick and decided to bleed for the
MET
CLUB: next 6 hours
MET
CLUB: chapp
W1A1S1P1:
PAIN :( Sorry
CHAPPELLE:
How come James hasn't done sommersaults since the first tours?
He's a clown!
MET
CLUB: what the hell are you talking about?? I have no idea
MET
CLUB: only molly
OnlyMolly:
Would you ever do any shows with NIN? The two best live bands
would crush.
MET
CLUB: I love NIN we actually did play together at Woodstock
,, remember.. we tried to get them play with us
MET
CLUB: at Donington last year and maybe we'll do something
one day
MET
CLUB: Steve
Stevene127:
In regard to your new symbol with the four M's - whose idea....and
Will the Scary Guy be preserved?
Stevene127:
(I did the SG interview in So What) and why Bombay over Tanguery?
MET
CLUB: The four M symbol was James' idea and I am sure Scary
Guy will pop up again soon
MET
CLUB: and Bombay is stronger the Tanguery and it's easier
to spell
MET
CLUB: Ok.. thanks alot, it's been fun!!
Private
Chat with Lars Ulrich, Pt. 2
MET
CLUB: Hello from Lars...
JessUM:
Lars, do you have a title for the song about 20 minutes into the
fan can video, the fast... one that goes "Out of your mind and
into mine"?
MET
CLUB: It's called "Ain't my Bitch;" potential album opener.
SSteele023:
Hey Lars! Thanx for the drumstick in Clarkston, MI. What's going
on with side projects, like the Thin Lizzy tribute album?
MET
CLUB: Right now everybody is 110% focused on Metallica, the
side projects are in off time. Obviously we are tied with Metallica
for the next long while.
LuvJaysun:
Lars, any more Lollapalooza dates available?
MET
CLUB: The Lollapalooza dates are not yet finalized, because
the tour is trying to play some different places than before.
It's quite hard to find the right spots in certain areas and there
are also a couple of places where I understand that the tour has
been denied permits, so all the dates are still being dealt with
and as soon as they are finalized you can get details through
the Metallica Club!
Metalimirk:
In 'Master Of Puppets' & '...And Justice For All,' there was an
overriding theme that connected all songs on the LP. Is this something
to be expected with Load, or the upcoming 7th Album?
MET
CLUB: We've been getting into doing things less direct and
more vague than before.. there definitely isn't an overriding
theme on the new record and most of the lyrics are much more personal
than they have ever been before.
Dirtnap101:
What covers/B-sides are you guys working on this time around?
How do you guys keep in shape for those never ending tours and
those long studio sessions?
MET
CLUB: The B-side issue is something we are just getting around
to dealing with. Being on tour keeps you in shape automatically
by playing everyday, it's the down time that is the problem.
JagerJ:
Lars, you're the best!! I love your simple, groove-oriented style,
but... is there going to be more double-bass on the new album?
MET
CLUB: I got really bored with all the double bass stuff I
was doing and needing some new challenges. Trying to play simple,
loose and bouncy was a lot harder than I initially thought and
I am still really into the challenge.
HSwann:
How old were you when you started playing and who do you think
is the best drummer of all time?
MET
CLUB: I was around 12... the two best drummers of all time
for me are Ian Paice of 'Deep Purple' for ability, and Phil Rudd
of 'AC/DC' for groove and swing.
PaulieMet:
Lars what do you guys think about the comments about your new
look?
MET
CLUB: I can actually understand that some people question
it... but I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that there
are no reasons, other than the four of us, at various points in
the last year, getting bored with having long hair and decided
to do something about it.
BREDFAN666:
Will Metallica ever make another album that's fast like 'Kill
'em All,' 'Ride the Lightning,' 'Master of Puppets' and 'Justice'?
MET
CLUB: We already made those records... why repeat ourselves?
I learned to never say never... so who knows in the future, but
right now our hearts and souls are in a slightly different place.
J3SIDES:
Is there going to be any type of seating for Metallica Club members?
Or are all Lollapalooza's general admission? Lars, what are your
thoughtson Perry Farrell's comments?
MET
CLUB: You gotta remember Lollapalooza is not our tour and
we are not trying to take it over and control it.. we will do
what we can for you guys and as far as I know now all Lollapalooza
dates are general admission. As far as Perry Farrell goes... I
know he has wanted out for a couple of years and if he wants to
use Metallica as the scapegoat, I don't give a s***!
Hunter1115:
What do you think about Detroit's Z-Rock holding an annual 36
hour Metallica-thon?
MET
CLUB: I think it's really cool, how about doing it weekly!?
Battery424:
I've heard rumor of you guys playing a "Grateful Dead" type tour,
as far as set lists go.. i.e. not playing the same show in a row...
have you even thought about that?
MET
CLUB: We are definitely going to try and be loose with the
set list than we have been before, but you do come to a point
where you realize that certain things work better than others
and you can't discard that.
SStANKERS:
Are you guys going to do another Day On the Green or any other
concerts to open up the tour, preferably Oakland?
MET
CLUB: We are going to do some scattered club dates for Metallica
club members only in June in the states and we are going to play
a big festival in Copenhagen Denmark June 15th... then off to
Lollapalooza!
KELLCEE:
Hey Lars! Are you (Metallica) planning on expanding your music
video production into more creative endeavors rather than performance
clips?
MET
CLUB: We are dealing with that right now, some of the people
we are talking to are definitely of a different mind set than
the people we have used before, believe me!
Evil
Carlos:Will 'Load' (and the singles) be available on vinyl?
Any thoughtson having a CD-Rom deal?
MET
CLUB:I know the album will be available on vinyl as a double
album..not sure about the singles. I don't know s*** about CD-Rom....
ask Kirk! RydDaWind:Hey Lars, very big fan, I choose your playin'
style over other drummers! Anyhow... the question is, has a fan
ever come up to you and openly told you that you guys disappointed
him in any way? And if so, do you ever think about that over night?
MET
CLUB:Anybody who tells you that they don't care about what
people think is lying... but everybody has different ways of dealing
with it... and yes, people have come and told us things like that..
but the positive outweighs the negative about 100 to 1.
CLRPLATE:
Where do you get inspiration for song writing?
MET
CLUB: Just listening to any music that gets you off in general...
it's impossible to pinpoint much beyond that.
CMKav:
Lars, do you check the Metallica message boards here on AOL,
and if so what do you think of them?
MET
CLUB: I check them from time to time, mostly in cycles...like
I'll check everyday for a week and then not for a couple of weeks
it's pretty fun, but sometimes it's kind of distracting to have
people give you their opinions on something you are still working
on and not even done with yet.
MET
CLUB:Look forward to see all you guys this summer! Let's have
some fun on Lollapalooza! See ya!
Public
Chat with Lars Ulrich
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AOLiveMC4:
Good evening and welcome to Center Stage Lars Ulrich!
MET
CLUB: Hi. Lars here, live from NYC.
AOLiveMC4:
Ready for some audience questions Lars?
MET
CLUB: Ready to go.
Question:
Lars, how long do you guys get to play for Lollapalooza and will
there be a snake pit?
MET
CLUB: We will be playing for 90 minutes and there will be
no snake pit.
Question:
What will the new album be like? Will there be any instrumentals?
What is it's title?
MET
CLUB: The title is "LOAD". It is amazing. The best thing we've
done since the last album and there are a lot of instrumental
bits between the vocals.
Question:
About the new logo, will it be on the next album cover? What will
the cover look like?
MET
CLUB: The new logo will definitely be part of the album package.
The cover will be a photo that is really cool and in a warped
way, could tie in with the title.
Question:
What do you think about some of these new, no hair, grungy looking
bands today?
MET
CLUB: They should shower.
Question:
Lars, I was wondering if you could tell us what inspired
Metallica to take part in Lollapalooza 1996?
MET
CLUB: A desire to try something different, going into uncharted
territory, to play with bands that we would not normally get to
play with, and the fun of a live experience that is new to us.
Question:
Are you going to do any videos this time around? Please say no!
MET
CLUB: Ok... no... Sorry I am lying. We are just talking about
that as we are speaking... nothing definitive yet
Question:
May I ask why you downsized your set Lars?
MET
CLUB: I was hanging out in Seattle with my friend Jerry,
from "Alice in Chains" and we went down to their practice room
for a jam and I played on Shawns's drums and I really loved playing
on the smaller drums. I went back to SF and downsized my own kit.
Question:
Lars, tell us about the most memorable moment of your career?
MET
CLUB: Talking on AOL right now, or getting my hair cut.
Question:
Hi Lars, this is Stephan from MD, What were the main influences
for the new album?
MET
CLUB: Bombay Sapphire Gin and generally just trying to loosen
up. Once again as with every record we have ever done, follow
our instincts and just play what our hearts tell us to do.
Question:
Lars, do you plan on doing another tour for "LOAD" other than
Lollapalooza?
MET
CLUB: After Lolla, we go overseas for the rest of the year
but anybody who knows our previous touring escapades will probably
guess what happens next.
Question:
Can you give a hint to any of the other song names/subjects for
"LOAD"?
MET
CLUB: Don't tell anyone but...a couple of other song titles
are.. "Cure"..."Until It Sleeps" and "King Nothing"
Question:
Why did you guys cut your hair?
MET
CLUB: To give you guys something to talk about and... for
no other reason than I wanted to.
Question:
Lars, after all of the live material you guys have put out,
is there any song from your earlier records that you may play
for the first time on tour this time around?
MET
CLUB: Good question. I think there will be and I already
have one potential in mind, but I can guarantee that there will
be some surprises next time you see us live.
Question:
Lars, I'm 13, and all of my friends have been telling me
that you guys are going "alternative." PLEASE tell me that isn't
true. I've got all your albums, "Binge & Purge", etc. Thanks.
MET
CLUB: We are not going "anything", this is the 15th year
of us doing what we have always done and the only thing we know
how to do, which is be Metallica.
Question:
Lars, Metallica obviously hasn't reached its peak yet, with
every record doing better than the last... what are your feelings
on this?
MET
CLUB: Is that a question from Bob Rock? Aa with any record,
my feelings are that this is the best record we can make at this
time, whatever happens... happens.
Question:
Lars, how do you think that your playing styles have varied from
the "Kill 'Em All days", to present day?
MET
CLUB: Our musical horizons and abilities have definitely broadened,
our styles have matured as we have.
Question:
Hello, I've been writing and recording music in my own studio
for the past 6 years. Any suggestions how I can get bands to listen
to the songs for consideration ?
MET
CLUB: Send them to publishing companies.
Question:
Do you know of anywhere that I can get a hold of your NWOBHM:
'79 Revisited record? I've tried like hell to find it, but I always
end up empty-handed!
MET
CLUB: Why don't you call Metalblade records and ask them.
That's the label it came out on. I think they are located in the
805 area code.
Question:
Hi Lars. Will there be anyone other than James singing lead on
the new album?
MET
CLUB: No. Jason is doing some backups here and there.
Question:
Lars, tell us yourself, how heavy is the new album?
MET
CLUB: 8 oz..
Question:
How long have you guys been working on the new album?
MET
CLUB: We started writing in late 94, went in the studio last
summer, and have been working on it ever since.
Question:
I'm a big fan of the double bass on "Master and Justice". How
come you lacked a lot of it on Metallica? MET
CLUB: Cause I got bored with it and wanted experiment with
some different drum things.
Question:
Lars, say that Metallica just formed last year and "Kill 'em All"
released instead of "LOAD", with the industry where it is now
do you think a label would be interested in the band and do you
think you would be able to reach the status you have today? PS:
You guys are GODS!
MET
CLUB: I hate speculating...so I can't really give you an answer
on that, but maybe with our new silly hair cuts we would stand
a better chance.
Question:
Metallica and Oasis-- what's the connection?
MET
CLUB: Two good bands that both like great songs and have a
lot of attitude. Two good band that write good songs... sorry.
Question:
Is there anything about your career that you would change?
MET
CLUB: Being photographed in a white leather jacket in the
fall of 91.
Question:
Yo Lars, during your last tour what size and what kind of china
did you use?
MET
CLUB: 19 inch china boy low, Zildjian.
Question:
When did you first start playing the drums, and do you regret
quitting Tennis?
MET
CLUB: I first started drums in 1976 and having the same drum
kit and being greatly influenced by Ian Paicee from "Deep Purple"
and John Coglan from "Status Quo". I do not regret quitting tennis.
Question:
Who's your favorite band (besides Metallica!)?
MET
CLUB: At the moment it's "Alice in Chains", "Oasis", "COC"
and "Black Grape". All time favorites..."Deep Purple", "Motorhead",
"Diamond Head" and "Black Sabbath".
Question:
Why did you choose to call the new album "LOAD"?
MET
CLUB: We wanted a name that sounded really good , that was
vague and had lots of different meanings.
AOLiveMC4:
We have time for one last question.
Question:
Will there be lots of those patented Metallica guitar solos?
MET
CLUB: There will be a few songs with "those patented Metallica
guitar solos". There will be a few songs with some very different
Metallica guitar solos. There will be a few songs with some solos
from James and a few songs with no solos.
AOLiveMC4:
Lars Ulrich, thanks for joining us tonight and we all look forward
to the release of "LOAD". Any closing comments?
MET
CLUB: See all of you all soon!
AOLiveMC4:
Thank you audience for joining us and for your great questions!
Goodnight!
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