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BulletDeth for myTallica Trivium

The Virginian-Pilot recently conducted an interview with David Ellefson of Megadeth.  When asked about the new generation of bands, Ellefson commented that he thinks Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium are the Megadeth and Metallica of today (which, BTW, in case you hadn’t realised, is the reason for my stupid title).

Normally I’d try to say something funny at this point (and fail), but luckily Ellefson has already done it for me. No need for me to make jokes, just read that again. Trivium? Bullet for my Valentine? Metallica? LOL.

Check out more information on the interview here.

Metallica won't stop

With more releases in 2010 than the rest of the ‘Big Four’ in the last decade, Metallica just keep releasing and releasing stuff. This time it’s an EP called “Live At Grimey’s”

“The EP includes the nine songs we played the afternoon of June 12, 2008 in the basement at one of the coolest record stores in the nation, Grimey’s in Nashville, Tennessee, and is part of the series of ‘Live At Grimey’s’ releases.“

Wow, that sounds about as exciting as hearing your grandma has a new wrinkle on her right breast. Eh, more details after the jump.

Les Clayphreak

Les Claypool auditioned for Metallica in ’86, but didn’t get the gig (obviously). In an interview on “Behind The Music,” James Hetfield said the reason was that Les was too good and had to ‘do his own thing.’

But now, the mystery nobody gave a crap about has been solved in a recent interview. The real reason was… THEY THOUGHT HE WAS TEH FREAK!111

“I mean James said on VH1 Behind the Music that I was just too good, but ah, he and I were hanging out quite a bit during that time when they did the VH1 interview. And I said, ‘What the hell are you guys talking about, you didn’t want me, you thought I was a freak!’ And he just laughed.“ said Les while crying…

I mean, for fuck’s sake… Les Claypool? A freak? Nooooo way… No freaking way… Why would you say that? I mean, look at the photo above, does that look like a freak to you? Come on!!!  No… Just, no… Bullshit James, bullshit.

When asked what his reaction was back in ’86, Les answered “I know you are but what am I?”

Cliff Burton was an awesome bass player

On this day 24 years ago, Metallica bass player Cliff Burton passed away, at the age of 24.

The band was touring Sweden, their tour bus went over black ice and crashed, causing only minor injuries to the rest of the band, but killing Cliff Burton(although lot of people at the crash scene suspected the driver to have had a few drinks).

If you’re a Metallica fan, I recommend watching Cliff ‘Em All today.

What?  Don’t have it?  What kind of Metallica fan are you!? It’s ok, go buy it here

Jason Newsted is safe

I always turn news into jokes, but I didn’t know how to spin this story, as I’ve always liked and respected Mr. Newsted… I wanted to make a joke about him working at KFC, but decided against it. In hindsight, I shouldn’t have posted it at all but it’s too late now as the backspace key is broken on my keyboard so fuck you, don’t judge me, you’re not my fucking mom. Jesus.

Anyway, Metallica frontman James “YEAAAH” Hetfield recently said in an interview that there’s no ‘ill will’ towards Jason, and that although their friendship isn’t exactly rekindled, at least they’re all at peace with each other. Awww, group hug.

“Last time we talked to Jason was at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. We’re not coming over for barbecues or anything, but, you know, we’re at peace and he’s at peace with his decision. And that’s good; there’s no ill will towards anything he’s done or he’s going to do at all.” said James while polishing his gun.

Full interview here.