| Metallica Wants No Drama At Rock Hall Induction |
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January 15, 2009
Metallica
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After it was announced yesterday that Metallica would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame alongside Run-DMC, Jeff Beck, Bobby Womack and Little Anthony and the Imperials, the band spoke to the press about their achievement. At a press conference that aired on the Fuse network, singer James Hetfield said that "Life is good in Metallica right now, a lot of good things are happening - quite opposite of what they were around the St. Anger time. All the work and effort that we put into our relationship back then has brought a lot of fruits of labor with that - this album [Death Magnetic], the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, Grammy [nominations] - so we're feeling good." He also discussed who should have the honor of inducting the band at the April 4 ceremony in Cleveland.
"I think that’s an ongoing discussion," he said. "[It's] Between who people actually know and care about, who actually respects you as a band… You don’t want just some popular guy who’s attracting TV viewers to induct you just because of that."
Of course, many fans want to know if bassist Jason Newsted will also be invited to the ceremony, considering that he was involved in a pivotal era of Metallica from 1986 to 2001. "There’s been an invite put out, no doubt," Hetfield assured. "We want everyone to celebrate — everyone who’s been a part of it. Jason has been a big part of that. We don’t want to see the drama of, unfortunately, Blondie or [Sex] Pistols or Van Halen. It’s ridiculous. This is Metallica’s moment — along with others — but let’s celebrate. Let’s forget the crap."
Guitarist Kirk Hammett also commented, "Jeff Beck is one of my heroes and has been ever since I picked up a guitar. I’m looking forward to playing some guitar with him at some point."
The April induction ceremony will be broadcast live on Fuse. And for the first time in its 24-year history, tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be available to the public.
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