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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Says 'Big Four' Tour Won't Happen
- Oct. 15, 2009
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Shaffee and El Jefe of the WKLS Project 9-6-1 96.1 FM radio station conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett prior to the band's October 4, 2009 concert at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Watch the chat in two parts below. When asked about the rumors that METALLICA was assembling a tour that would feature the "Big Four" of the 1980s underground thrash metal scene — itself, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — Kirk replied, "That tour is not gonna happen. I've been hearing that, we've all been hearing that for awhile. I get asked [about] it regularly. And as far as a tour going on, it's not gonna happen. Conflicting schedules, conflicting personalities, [a lot of] conflicting things. It's a good idea, though. And personally, I can see the significance of playing a tour like that, but... it's not gonna happen." (Listen to Kirk talking about the "Big Four" tour rumors by clicking on the audio player below.) In a September 29, 2009 interview with Cindy Scull of the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas radio station 97.1 The Eagle Rocks, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich stated about the "Big Four" tour rumors, "As far as I know, we haven't talked to anybody about it; we've talked about it amongst ourselves. And, obviously, because you get sort of caught up in the rumor of the whole thing, so I get asked about it four times a day in interviews. "It certainly could be fun, if everybody would be up for it; certainly we would be up for it. But it's not something that's imminent; it's not something that's being discussed for January. Everybody's got their own schedules and everybody's doing their thing, but at some point, of course, in the right situation, I think it could be super-fun. "Listen, the guys in METALLICA certainly are all about nostalgia, all about lineage, all about making the fans understand how things, sort of, came to be, and connect the dots and all that type of stuff, so I would definitely be up for that. But I haven't made any phone calls yet. [Laughs] But we'll see what happens. I'm sure it definitely could happen one day." METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield also commented on the "Big Four" tour rumors in a September 28, 2009 interview with Cindy Scull. "Sounds like a good idea, huh?" he said. "Well, it's really up to everybody [to make it happen]. We don't know. It's one of these nostalgic ideas that pops up. . . We don't know; we haven't really taken it any steps further. . . You know what?! Music transcends all kinds of B.S., so if it's something that feels right, then hopefully it could happen." Part 1: Part 2:
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COMMENT | Too bad
posted by : RiotAct666
10/15/2009 12:56:52 PM
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It would have been cool to see such a great event.
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COMMENT |
posted by : oPanterao
10/15/2009 12:56:56 PM
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no shit
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COMMENT |
posted by : NiteWing
10/15/2009 12:58:42 PM
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It's funny, Kirk sounds as if his opinion actually meant anything. If Lars and James says "Kirk - DO IT!" Kirk will shrivel up and follow orders, as he's done his whole Metallica career.
The guy may be rich...but he has no balls. Hell, I can't really blame him, I'd sell off my balls for million$!
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COMMENT |
posted by : puffyballs
10/15/2009 12:59:48 PM
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WOULDNT WANT LESSER BANDS SHARING THE SAME STAGE AS THE KINGS METALLICA ANYWAY
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COMMENT |
posted by : www.thenextslayer.com
10/15/2009 1:01:11 PM
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They're fucking scared of getting brutalized every night by Slayer and Megadeth...
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COMMENT |
posted by : Aces_High99
10/15/2009 1:01:29 PM
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Mustaine is too mentally unstable for this tour to happen.
Plus I don't think the guys in Slayer have much respect for Metallica these days.
Actually Mustaine and King have talked so much shit about everybody else in the past decade that clearing the air would require Phil Towle to come out of retirement.
Hahaha. That'd be great...a "Big Four" group therapy session hosted by Metallica's old therapist.
Could you just imagine the look on Kerry's face?
Hell, why not bring Jason Newsted back just to make it a total clusterfuck.
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COMMENT | uhh translation....
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:01:33 PM
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We we weren't all pussies it could happen
COME THE FUCK ON you know what the point of this is??? METALLICA WANTS TO FUCKIN HEADLINE ALL THE FUCKIN SHOWS AND GET PAID MORE THAN THE OTHERS BANDS!!! THOSE FUCKERS WONT EVEN GO TO CT ! KISS PLAYED CT YES KISS PLAYED THE MOHEGAN SUN BUT METALLICA WONT !
they should just be like GNR back in the day hate each other and let the music speak for itself ROCK N ROLL MY ASS! FUCK U METALLICA FOR SCREWING FANS EVERY SINGLE DAY OF YOUR LIVES! OH AND BY THE WAY I LISTENED TO ENDGAME LAST NIGHT AND IT IS BETTER THAN DM
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COMMENT | LOOKING REALLY BURNT/ AS A FAN
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:02:58 PM
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Appreciate the honesty, but it sounds like he's trying to kill the idea of the tour, while James sort of brushed it off. He seems like a guy who wants to be calm and at peace and doesn't want to be around guys who "conflict" with him.
Metallica doesn't want to be lumped in with former peers anyway. They sold out in a way that the other bands haven't. Anthrax desperately needs a tour like this, but Slayer and Megadeth are fine without it.
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COMMENT | NiteWing
posted by : Aces_High99
10/15/2009 1:03:27 PM
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Seriously.
Kirk's not a confrontational type. He gets to play his little guitar night after night and make hundreds of millions of dollars in the process. He hardly even has to write any of the music.
What's not to like?
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COMMENT |
posted by : puffyballs
10/15/2009 1:06:54 PM
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I think Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer should team up with Limp Bizkit. Much more their style.
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COMMENT | Not surprised
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:07:22 PM
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Besides it would be just as hard to get Iron Maiden and Judas Priest to make a tour together. I would really love to see a "Big four" tour but none of the bands seem all that interested and all have different schedules anyway.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:10:10 PM
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Just how long would the sets be for each band, 1 1/2 to 2 hours per? That would be a pretty long concert.
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COMMENT |
posted by : pigchop
10/15/2009 1:13:35 PM
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SLAYER
EXODUS
MEGADETH
KREATOR
All four bands have been playing gigs with one or the other. Why not get 'em all together for a REAL Big Four Tour?
Fuckin' 'A'!
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COMMENT | pigchop
posted by : Aces_High99
10/15/2009 1:20:47 PM
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That would be fucking incredible. I could see that happening a lot sooner than a so-called "Big Four" tour.
Hell, throw Testament, Sodom, Destruction and Overkill onto the bill too.
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COMMENT | yeah...
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:21:54 PM
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We all knew this thing wouldn't happen. Too many conflicting egos and too much bullshit... And if it did, of course Metallica would have to close out every night. They're the biggest name on the bill, and the best, no matter how much Kerry King blasts them. Slayer second to last, Megadeth third to last and Anthrax would have to open each night. That's just how it would fall. But, like Kirk said, WAY too many egos and conflicting schedules and whatnot...
Hell, I think Metallica should just bring Anthrax on tour with them. That bill would be just fine.
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COMMENT | no such thing as a big 4 anymore anyway
posted by : hawking
10/15/2009 1:22:59 PM
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anthrax doesn't count. metallica sold out ages ago. megadeth is inconsistent and fronted by a spiteful, desperately religious man who can't get along with any of his peers.
which leaves slayer, who should really just do their own unholy alliance thing with some long established bands who still rock, like testament or obituary.
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COMMENT | The only reason Kirk....
posted by : KryptKeeper99
10/15/2009 1:24:02 PM
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doesn't want this to happen is, if he had to play after Mustaine each night, he's afraid that the sheep would see that he falls FAR to the wayside compared to Mustaine...plain and simple
Endgame >>>>>>>>> Death Magnetic
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COMMENT | The "school is in" tour
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:30:22 PM
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SLAYER
MEGADETH
ANTHRAX
KREATOR
DESTRUCTION
TRYPTYKON
TESTAMENT
VOIVOD
Municipal Waste and Toxic Holocaust travel with the tour but don't play. They just have to watch. Every night.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Biki
10/15/2009 1:32:12 PM
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People make up funny logic whenever Metallica topics pop up.
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COMMENT | noamjamski ^^^^^^ HA!
posted by : www.thenextslayer.com
10/15/2009 1:33:53 PM
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Classic!
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COMMENT | We all know Metallica's idea of the big 4......
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
10/15/2009 1:36:07 PM
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Metallica, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Days of the New!!!!!
Bands that the former metal/current Hot Topic flavor band have toured with in the past.
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COMMENT |
posted by : rds
10/15/2009 1:36:26 PM
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SACRIFICE
AUTOPSY
GRIDLINK
GORGUTS
THE ACCUSED
Now that would be a great tour!!!!
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COMMENT | How is
posted by : cr0wbar
10/15/2009 1:38:53 PM
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Anthrax considered one of the big four and Testament isn't? Testament has much stronger catalog then really any of these bands. I like all but anthrax has been dead since POT came out. Death magnetic is a step in the right direction but the sound quality and production blows.
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COMMENT | Rocknfxxxxxroll20
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:40:05 PM
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"We we weren't all pussies it could happen
COME THE FUCK ON you know what the point of this is??? METALLICA WANTS TO FUCKIN HEADLINE ALL THE FUCKIN SHOWS AND GET PAID MORE THAN THE OTHERS BANDS!!! THOSE FUCKERS WONT EVEN GO TO CT ! KISS PLAYED CT YES KISS PLAYED THE MOHEGAN SUN BUT METALLICA WONT !
they should just be like GNR back in the day hate each other and let the music speak for itself ROCK N ROLL MY ASS! FUCK U METALLICA FOR SCREWING FANS EVERY SINGLE DAY OF YOUR LIVES! OH AND BY THE WAY I LISTENED TO ENDGAME LAST NIGHT AND IT IS BETTER THAN DM"
YOURE A FUCKING JEALOUS DOUCHE TALKING OUT OF YOUR ASS. Stuff you dont know at all. By what kirk is saying and what everbody know about metallica one can surely conclude that METALLICA is the one that doesnt want to do it because they want to headline the entire tour is what you're saying right?? you fucking moron.... And kirk just said the obvious, that there are too many conflicts, mainly egos, on the bill...which would make the tour impossible to begin with. From this we can all know by fact that metallica isn't the band that has been talking bullshit about other bands all these years. In fact Metallica wouldnt be the band preventing this tour from happening, but Megadeth, mainly Mustaine, and Slayer, mainly Old kerry King. But King has been very matured lately, not been talking too many shit of other bands and musicians in the last few years.
Besides, if Metallica decides NOT to headline the entire tour.....dont you think that the promoters, even the bands, and most of the fans, wouldnt agree that actually metallica should headline?? 80% of the fans attending this tour wouldnt even know who Anthrax or Megadeth are. But hell, let them deserve watching a headliner they havent even heard about. right?
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:40:30 PM
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hahahahaha Kirk doesn't want to hear how did I taste again. Not gonna happen so lets all move on please. Endgame wayyyyy better than DM
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COMMENT | How is
posted by : cr0wbar
10/15/2009 1:41:00 PM
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Anthrax considered one of the big four and Testament isn't? Testament has much stronger catalog then really any of these bands. I like all but anthrax has been dead since POT came out. Death magnetic is a step in the right direction but the sound quality and production blows.
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COMMENT | destructivesounds
posted by : FugaziOsbourne
10/15/2009 1:41:40 PM
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They sold out in a way that the other bands couldn't....not haven't.
Anthrax and Megadeth tried (Rap Metal & Risk (and those lame covers) anyone?) and Slayer just can't do anything other than what they do (I'm pretty sure its not by choice in their case)...
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COMMENT | Aren't we forgetting a band here
posted by : blabbermeth
10/15/2009 1:45:33 PM
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how about Overkill!
Give me a show with Overkill, Testament, Exodus, throw Anvil in as fourth band and I'm there.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:47:00 PM
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Throw in Exciter to the mix. Except they're having too much fun with their own tours to care about whatever sort of music template or category they would fall into anymore.
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COMMENT | Great news!!!
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:47:42 PM
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This is great news! Now I can go see Slayer or Megadeth at smaller clubs/theaters/ballrooms and not have to pay the odious ticket prices which come with the overrated band we refer to as Metallica.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:48:53 PM
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Neil Young's Cocaine Booger: Point taken, but those bands Metallica toured with ARE the past.
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COMMENT | how about no megadeth......
posted by : Gladiator881
10/15/2009 1:50:19 PM
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Evidently, the only EGO that gets in the way of this ever happening is Dave SHitstaine. All the other bands have enough decency and class to respect Metallica, unlike the aforementioned douchebag. go figure. I can do without someone like Mustaine ruining Metallica and Slayer sharing the same stage. my opinion.
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COMMENT | BIG FOUR?
posted by :
10/15/2009 1:53:58 PM
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Why we need four bands?. Let's make it with 3!. Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer. that line up is working for me and I will be happy
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COMMENT | ...
posted by : The Maggotface
10/15/2009 1:59:17 PM
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I wouldn't blame Metallica for saying no to this tour. This could be a HUGE deal for the other three bands, but it seems that the guys who have all the control (Metallica) are the only ones not talking smack.
After reading what all the other bands had to say about each other after the Big Four rumor hit, I'd pull the freaking plug, too.
HGFL!
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COMMENT | Kirk's the most sane person in the band
posted by :
10/15/2009 2:02:14 PM
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however, I do hope he is wrong this time. If it was only up to Metallica I think it would happen because they've grown out of most of their childish behavior by now but there are some guys in the other bands, such as Mustaine, who needs to get a grip of reality.
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COMMENT | eventually
posted by :
10/15/2009 2:10:21 PM
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it'll happen. They can't force it the bands have to want to do the tour, it's all about timing
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COMMENT |
posted by : ZvartZaft
10/15/2009 2:12:35 PM
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And I don't see the point of dragging Megadeth along - which is ok on record, but boring as hell live.
Slayer on the other hand is a great liveband, and would fit along nicely, along with perhaps Exodus and Testament.
But, bottom line - Metallica has nothing to gain from touring with these other bands.
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COMMENT | Anthrax
posted by :
10/15/2009 2:19:26 PM
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if they were to be part of the big tour, they would have to sort things out with Belladonna which doesn't look like a possibility unfortunately, so I agree Testament or Exodus would be a better choice, or they could call it the big 6 with the big four plus 2 Testament and Exodus are just as important as the big four
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COMMENT | hey kirk
posted by : back_in_black
10/15/2009 2:27:03 PM
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lars is james' wife, you are just his bitch...
if he james so... YOU WILL PLAY WITH DAVE'S BALLS IN YOUR FACE
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COMMENT | What a LOAD
posted by : monster14
10/15/2009 2:31:21 PM
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What kind of dog and pony show is this? Poor audio, poor video...how did these jokers get an interview request through Q-Prime? Because they are hack disc jockeys in Bumfuck, Idaho? Who cares!
"I've worked in rock radio for 10 years and..." and so what? You spin Nickelback and Creed all day and that somehow qualifies you to pester Kirk Hammett with your long winded rambling bullshit?!?!? Ahh well. I guess these thoughtless, paint by numbers interviews are all one can expect from the publicity dept. at Warner Bros.
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COMMENT | noamjamski
posted by : Billy Oxygen
10/15/2009 2:41:47 PM
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That would be an ultimate thrashfest! And Metallica should sit and watch too. I mean toooooo uh
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COMMENT | dog
posted by :
10/15/2009 2:46:56 PM
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metallica should open their show by kicking mustaine and his dog every night
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COMMENT | the tour will not happen
posted by :
10/15/2009 2:48:35 PM
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because dave mustaine can't let go of the past and move on with his life.
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COMMENT | Its called the Music INDUSTRY...
posted by : Obsidian
10/15/2009 2:52:40 PM
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Money talks. At a certain point the cost vs ticket price will be too much for the fans to want to go.
Metallica + Megadeth are very big bands and the guarantee to get out of bed for them is staggering. We all know who's bigger.
Slayer is big but not as big as the other 2. Truthfully though they aren't the band people would be going to see in the line up. They're an added benefit.
Anthrax plays small fucking bars on their own "headlining" tours unless they coat tail riding. This would be huge for them. Then again they just fucked the Slipknot tour so that would've been great exposure for them.
Testament has been mentioned, great band and would be awesome on this BUT they're second wave bay area. If its the origins tour then no go. Exodus however is one of the founders so...
So now we have 5 bands, Who plays when, for how long? How much do they get paid? Way to many egos for this to function well.
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COMMENT | Real translation
posted by :
10/15/2009 3:17:28 PM
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Kirk-
Metallica Inc. Doesnt feel the need or desire at this time to make hundred of thousands of fans happy, or to put forth the effort into putting on a decent sounding show. Metallica Inc. for that matter will continue to disregard fanbase wants in place of Metallica Inc. overall ego. Metallica Inc. Respects the desire, the want, and the will of all who desire this tour to happen. Remorsefully, Metallica Inc will not be commited to being upstaged by a former bandmates band nightly.
Yours in Christ-
K.H.
l.u.
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COMMENT | God damn these fuckers!
posted by :
10/15/2009 3:19:42 PM
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Why cant they bury the hatchet and just do this shit.
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COMMENT | They Always Say....
posted by : plasteredbastard
10/15/2009 3:35:34 PM
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"We do this for the fans."
I say bullshit!!!
If you do it for the fans,why don't they do this tour for the fans?
The tour would probably sell out on every stop
They don't do anything for the fans that is worth getting excited about
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COMMENT | Planet piss
posted by : ZvartZaft
10/15/2009 3:39:55 PM
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Who are these "they" you're referring to?
Dave's the only one with issues....
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COMMENT | remember kirk
posted by : thecrimsonvanity
10/15/2009 3:42:14 PM
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its not about you, or the other bands, or charging a rediculous amount for tix, or anything else but your fans. remember those guys...the ones who actually listen to your music and just a smile and handshake in return? its time for bands to start remembering their fans....
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COMMENT | too much...
posted by :
10/15/2009 4:07:13 PM
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ego, heroin, ego, heroin, ego, heroin
that's what all this shit is about
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COMMENT | Sum Greater Than The Whole
posted by : JakeE.GeddyLeeRoth
10/15/2009 4:37:39 PM
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This tour would attract even older fans that wouldn't neccessarily go to any one of these bands headlining by themselves anymore. And all the other fareweather friends and younger kids interested. They could play stadiums. It could still happen. If not next summer, maybe in 2011. Nonetheless, this should have happened 20 years ago.
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COMMENT | Not surprised at all.
posted by :
10/15/2009 7:46:54 PM
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Why would Metallica want to be beaten up by Slayer every night?
Then on the other hand Metallica doesn't need anyone else playing with them to sell out stadiums wherever they go on Earth.
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COMMENT |
posted by : wooten
10/15/2009 8:00:33 PM
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Maybe one of these days. I don't think anyone is worried about being blown away by another band. They all do what they do and they all do it great.
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COMMENT | Kirks opinion...
posted by : GodIllusion
10/15/2009 8:01:10 PM
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... matters more than people think. If Kirk said "No way"... do you really think it would make it past that point? Metallica doesn't need the money, the headaches, none of it... you can thank GNR...
Its not just Kirk... James won't do it either. Not happening.
But I'd love to see Metallica open for Slayer... that would be cool.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/15/2009 8:56:20 PM
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That tour would be the most kick ass tour in history. But there is no way that Dave can get along with the guys in Metallica to do something like this. Plus, Megadeth is currently having some beef with Slayer at their tour right now. I think if Mustain just grew up there would be a better chance for this tour.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/15/2009 9:03:18 PM
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I would say "I hope this tour happens, and I hope Metallica headlines so I can leave after whoever goes third." Then I realized with Metallica also comes a $50 ticket price increase, so I say give Metallica the boot and put Testament on the bill.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/15/2009 9:05:31 PM
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"COMMENT |
posted by : puffyballs
10/15/2009 12:59:48 PM
WOULDNT WANT LESSER BANDS SHARING THE SAME STAGE AS THE KINGS METALLICA ANYWAY"
Well as you know the fact of the matter is that Metallica sucks balls and they have for a very long time. While all 3 of the other bands have had consistent selling albums in the last ten years, Metallica's album sales have dropped way over 50% from the 4 million seller Reload to barely cracking 1 million with Death Magnetic. Ya'll are real loyalists in Metalli-camp aren't you? The only reason this tour won't happen is if Kirk pussies out cries and starts puking out of nervousness because Dave might beat his sorry ass.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/15/2009 9:06:51 PM
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Kirk looks like he needs a nap. He rocked that night, tho!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/16/2009 12:30:26 AM
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good I wouldnt want to see Megadeth , Slayer, and Anthrax with Metallica . If I did id leave during metallica cause we all know they would play last , but rightfully so since they have sold more albums then all three of those bands together . Plus the tickets would be super high if metallica was on the bill. and they arent woth anymore then 10 bucks in my opinion . Kirk should do his own thing , i cant believe he has been in the band this long and is still treated like a hired hand by lars and james . if i were him id be like im leaving if i dont start getting any pull at all around here . the guy has got to be a millionaire , he doesnt need metallica , metallica needs him .
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COMMENT | C'mon Hammet u pussy !!!
posted by : Devil's Deja Vu
10/16/2009 1:02:02 AM
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don't be afraid of the mighty SLAYER beating up ur ass night after night after night...this would be the ULTIMATE METAL TOUR of all times, bar none ever...i can't believe there's anyone so stoopid to let this one go to the can without being revisited first...
Do it for the fans u pussies !!!! WE DEMAND IT, u owe us that fucking much !!!
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posted by :
10/16/2009 4:08:06 AM
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I don't think Kirk has anything to say about this.
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COMMENT | OK, we get it
posted by :
10/16/2009 4:21:48 AM
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But still I hope for 3 of them (minus dead Metallica) + some of the best current thrash acts (Exodus, MH, LoG, you name it)
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posted by : ...and the winds blew death
10/16/2009 4:23:13 AM
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It doesnt shock me. Conflicting schedules, I think, is actually not a real reason. Unless Kirk is just specifically talking about the year 2010 and perhaps 2011 (if bands plan their whole year that far ahead). But he was basically saying 'never gonna happen'. So, I think its about other things. One being 'conflicting personalities'. As in, Dave and Lars/James dont get along. Dave and Kerry have co-existed on their Canadian/Australian tours so i doubt theyd let any issues get in the way of a Big 4 tour. Money might be an issue as well as set-times and set schedules. I dont know...maybe scheduling IS an issue but only if it involved set-times. Lets face it, with this kind of tour, the start time will most probably have to be before 6 pm. And itd be hard to have a tour like that in fall, spring or winter. Because of school. Kind of ironic that a 'thrash nostalgia' tour could get vetoed down, in part, because of high school and college kids not being able to attend. But theyre a huge part of at least the Metallica and Slayer fan base. Im sure Megadeth's too. Sure, they could do this thing in summer, technically, but the summer is European festival season. And unless its something like Ozzfest (which has been passe for a long time now) then they may not want to sacrifice those gigs. The Euro festival circuit is already ALOT different than during Ozzfest's heyday. As there are so many who bring in so many fans. And, in turn, make the headlining bands ALOT of money.
And, really, i think itd be more wise (even financially) to just make it a Big 3 tour. Including Anthrax will do nothing to help ticket sales and fan interest (as Anthrax, with all due respect to them, are not a big player anymore by any means) but do ALOT to hurt set times and income distribution. Also the show could start later with just 3 bands on the bill.
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posted by : ...and the winds blew death
10/16/2009 4:30:21 AM
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And, lets face it, Metallica (James and Lars, at least and probably Kirk, too) DOESNT NEED the money. Itd be a nice chunk of change...but given that its a star-studded bill they probably wont make any more on this tour than they would on a regular Metallica tour. In fact possibly less.
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COMMENT | hahaha
posted by : a_l_x
10/16/2009 7:23:37 AM
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WTF does Kirk know about anything?
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COMMENT | Why an all or nothing deal?
posted by :
10/16/2009 6:26:00 PM
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If Mustaine is being a douche would a tour feat. Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax be written off as garbage just because one of the Big Four wasn't in it? Fuck no, I think anyone who is interested in the idea of a Big Four tour in the first place would still shit their pants even if it was just Metallica and Slayer.
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COMMENT | it's not gonna happen for one reason only
posted by : pistonslap
10/16/2009 6:51:52 PM
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james will not allow it. i think lars brought up the idea and james veto'd it after giving it some thought. i don't think james can tolerate being on tour with mustaine. it's good that kirk spilled the beans on this one instead of giving politically correct answers like james or lars did. kirk is like the adolescent kid in the band, not as smart as the others guys but also more honest and innocent.
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COMMENT | Of course he's saying it's not going to happen
posted by : Get up and make it work
10/20/2009 12:41:49 PM
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He knows if he follows Chris Broderick, he'll get booed off the stage.
Seriously, who wants to hear the same "90 MPH with a wah pedal" Hammett solo over and over again. Megadeth has easily passed Metallica as king of the metal roost.
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posted by :
10/24/2009 6:09:01 AM
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Well as you know the fact of the matter is that Metallica sucks balls and they have for a very long time. While all 3 of the other bands have had consistent selling albums in the last ten years, Metallica's album sales have dropped way over 50% from the 4 million seller Reload to barely cracking 1 million with Death Magnetic. Ya'll are real loyalists in Metalli-camp aren't you? The only reason this tour won't happen is if Kirk pussies out cries and starts puking out of nervousness because Dave might beat his sorry ass.
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Barely cracking 1 million? Death Magnetic went platinum a month after release and has sold about 1.8 million copies in the US and over 4 million copies worldwide. Not that sales matter or anything but at least get your facts right.
For me personally, Metallica and Slayer would be great. Don't care for the other two.
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