Noise-rock pioneers collaborate on project inspired by German playwright in what Reed called a 'marriage made in heaven'Two noise-rock pioneers of different generations have come together in one unlikely collaboration, with Metallica's announcement that last week they finished recording an album with Lou Reed. The 10-song collection was inspired by the work of German expressionist playwright Frank Wedekind. "I told Lou I want to be there when people hear it," Metallica's James Hetfield told Roll...
Stereogum — Metallica helped Reed perform “Sweet Jane” and “White Light/ White Heat” in October 2009 at the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame concert in NYC. It worke... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — "A few months ago our own Kirk Hammett hinted at a new Metallica project that's "not really 100 percent a Metallica record." While Kirk may have jumped the gun a little (... more info
ContactMusic — Metallica have recorded an album with Lou Reed. The unlikely pairing of the metal band and the avant-garde former Velvet Underground frontman has resulted in a ten track ... more info
ContactMusic — Heavy rockers Metallica have recorded an album with music veteran Lou Reed. The band performed with the Perfect Day hitmaker during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th an... more info
Guardian Music — Noise-rock pioneers collaborate on project inspired by German playwright in what Reed called a 'marriage made in heaven'Two noise-rock pioneers of different generations h... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — The heavy metal band made it official with a post on their website, revealing the nature of their new album with the proto-punk legend.
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Metal Injection — Talk about a meeting of the minds. In a collaboration that could either be really great, or really terrible (or just literally the sum of their parts), Metallica announce... more info