Lars hears great things from people he trusts… and insists Metallica’s success gives them freedom to do what they want
Freedom: Lars Ulrich
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says the opinions of the people he trusts have been positive on Lulu, his band’s collaboration with Lou Reed.
And he believes his success means he’s entitled to do anything he likes musically, without any other reason than wanting to do it.
Ulrich tells Wikimetal: “The freedom of being in Metallica, the success of Metallica, affords us to do these types of things. It’s only in interviews six months later, all of a sudden you have to figure out ‘why’.”
The drummer refuses to offer “a bullshit answer” and instead explains: “I never asked ‘Why?’ Lou Reed says, ‘Hey, do you wanna make a record together one day?’ ‘Okay.’ I don’t think it has to be more complicated than that.”
Despite the near-universal panning from rock critics and thrash fans, Ulrich maintains Lulu was worthwhile. “It’s definitely very unique, whether in a good way or in a not-so-good way,” he says. “The people whose opinions I trust say it’s very good.
“Metallica lives and breathes on being able to do these types of things. We have to do these things to keeps us alive. I know some people would like Metallica to make the same record every two years, but that’s not what I want Metallica to do. I’m not interested in that.”
[...] spune ca oamenii lui de incredere asculta “Lulu” fara sa intre in colaps mintal. ‘The people whose opinions I trust say it’s very good.’, sustine el. Da, Lars, si [...]
i suppose he is absolutely correct, in that they can indeed do whatever they want to do.
However,as soon as they do it under the Metallica name , then its up to the public to decide.
So as far as i can see, they have decided that its one of the worst noises ever released.
Its shite Lars, people already dislike you enough without talking to them as if they are morons.
get over yerself.
Ulrich maintains Lulu was worthwhile. “The people whose opinions I trust say it’s very good.”
Your girlfriend, your roadies and Mom don’t count, Lars.