Metallica - "It's difficult for me to hear that"

The legends that are James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett sat down for a wide-ranging chat with Kerrang! Radio's Sophie K about all things Metallica.
They discussed gatekeeping, the Metallica fandom, how James' years of therapy affect his writing, the late great Cliff Burton, their plan to play dual sets on tour, Stranger Things, playing Download, and more!
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[@HenrySkalitz1403]

James can go from looking like the most intimidating guy on earth to the sweetest man with just a smile.

[@amber13666]

he always just looks so intimidating! But once he speaks he's like the kindest personality. With Kirk: he looks adorable and he IS adorable. Haha.

[@jasonpool9530]

Intimidating?

[@bumface1810]

As intimidating as Brock Lesnar?

[@mhuh]

@@bumface1810 Don't go to a PPV, won't be attacked by Brock Lesnar ;)

[@dog5696]

@@jasonpool9530 Justice era James

[@blanefulkerson8903]

The way Kirk is sitting just cracks me up💀

[@edmunddonnelly3881]

Looks like he really needs to pee but is just going to wait it out😂

[@BaconWhisky]

He looks like he's taking a dump

[@trevorstevenson4038]

He is such a strange bloke, though he seems like a decent person.

[@colleenwysocki3282]

I DIDNT THINK KIRK TALKED FOR THE FIRST 25 YEARS. HE'S AN OLD MAN. GIVE HIM A BREAK . 💥

[@charlie_6644]

That's how I sit at places I don't want to be at lol

[@mechanix6191]

It's great seeing James and Kirk together. It's a rare combo for an interview.

[@jeremywanner4526]

Lars must’ve had a head waxing appointment.

[@interplanetarymusic7929]

Takes me back to the old issues of guitar world- they used to do dual interviews together 🤘

[@J.M.81]

Really satisfying to not see/hear Lars this time

[@soychelly836]

The best interviews are truly without Lars monopolizing the conversation 🤣

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Facts!

[@authorrayrogers]

I think Cliff would be so happy and proud that Metallica is still this strong and successful. I also think he'd really dig Inamorata.

[@sethcashman1011]

Agree on all counts. I’d say there’s little question.

[@midnight347]

He would his broad musical influence is the reason they do songs like that to begin with. His finger prints are all over that one even though he's been gone for so long. He will always live on forever through Metallica and their fans rock on 🤘

[@bluecomet1109]

No... just no

[@LageYouTube]

@@bluecomet1109 Why?

[@neilwiththedeal]

He dead

[@MegaAddict11]

Imagine interviewing Metallica and at the very first minute James Hetfield tells you that you made him feel good. 🥹

[@haydeecampos4649]

Uau!! ❤

[@haydeecampos4649]

He is more beautiful every day

[@kskip4242]

Yeah because she's kissing his ass and say what he wants to hear I bet if somebody told him that they didn't like something they did I bet it would be the opposite reaction wouldn't it.

[@MegaAddict11]

@@kskip4242 I don't think she's 'kissing his ass'. She's saying something a lot of people relate regarding this record, including myself. And I bet you wouldn't like someone talking bad about you either, so I don't get your bitterness. Be happy dude.

[@haydeecampos4649]

@@kskip4242 your pure envy. He is simplily the best

[@XxHeavyMetalxX]

“Just put your heart out there, it can’t be wrong.” -James. Words to live by!!!

[@jutjub22]

Similar to "When a man lies, he murders some part of the world..."

[@jutjub22]

@@sidekick4 The meaning of the lyrics - what's confusing to you?

[@martinkuliza]

to LIVE by

[@br.m]

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

[@SkylerMills]

"Just put your heart out there, it can't be wrong, it just can't." Fucking perfect, James. God damn.

[@yourmetalsister2958]

Love him ❤

[@thecalmboi4236]

“He was always talking about beer, and breakfast” This makes the “laughing at my cries… pancakes!” story so much funnier. Rest In Peace, Cliff, we love you

[@vwharman]

I love Kirk man. Dude was one of the guys whose playing made me want to learn to play. He is such a positive dude, emanates love!

[@amber13666]

Same for me!

[@Kratos40595]

Looked like he wasn’t feeling Hetfield here - had they just fallen out …

[@griffit6]

@@Kratos40595 he looks fucked off his face man

[@EdEddnEddyMercury]

@@Kratos40595 To me, Kirk has always seemed uncomfortable around the rest of the band

[@Kratos40595]

@@EdEddnEddyMercury just his expression while hetfield was talking- he looked like he was putting up with him lol

[@darkstar19]

You can really see how emotional Kirk gets when talking about Cliff! every time you can hear the love in his voice and the conflicting sadness on his face. I think there's a part of him that feels responsible for cliffs death due to switching bunks that he'll just never get over and it feels like you can really sense in when he speaks about him.

[@ugie8851]

I think he still feel guilt about the tour bus bed. In documentary somewhere kirk said they choose bed by draw card and he chose cliff’s bed. End up accident that night

[@elliotwatson3964]

@@ugie8851 was just about to say the same

[@jgm69]

@@ugie8851 actually it was the other way around. Cliff drew the ace of spades and chose Kirk's bunk!

[@user-gx3cf2ot2q]

​​@@jgm69 correct. I think they tell this story on behind the music.

[@gm2407]

Horrible situation, no-one could have predicted the course of events for how Cliff passed.

[@AntiSCO]

Probably the most relaxed I have ever seen James during this sort of thing. Definitely had a noticeable and positive effect.

[@crankfastle8138]

Same with Kirk, who still seems nervous, but far less than usual. Also much more talkative. this was a great interview for them both.

[@tillman40]

Because he’s no longer married

[@AntiSCO]

@@tillman40 Sure, but he was pretty intense before marriage too.

[@joshsmith6995]

Cliff is one of the reasons why I play bass, he's a legend.

[@biggun4720]

Ok

[@vigrinnard]

Honestly though, I’m picking up my Ricky bass soon as my very first insturment ever(after my next paycheck), and I am extremely excited to learn how to play and to create a name for myself

[@joshsmith6995]

@@vigrinnard damn you're buying a rickenbacker right off the bat? Good for you though man, I want one too but I don't feel like spending 2k lol.

[@vigrinnard]

@@joshsmith6995 yeah, I feel like it would be an investment for myself, a good one at that. And thanks bro!

[@Drewthemagnificent]

​@@vigrinnard hey if you got money to blow do you brotha. Lifes too short not to treat yourself.

[@thrasher5122]

This is probably the most down to earth interview Metallica has ever given. 5 stars to the interviewer for asking questions I’m sure they’ve never been faced with answer before and not even in a negative it just shined light on a new perspective from within the band and their mindsets of today’s culture and the youthfulness in todays fan base.

[@in7590]

It's cus lars isn't here

[@dozer1189]

As a fellow black girl metal head, I am so glad you asked the question you did, Sis. I'm going to see them at sofi stadium here in LA, and will be doing my best not to feel weird about loving bands who inspire me. We out here 🤘🏾🖤

[@carakill4626]

u shouldnt feel weird about anything girl. were all people, what you enjoy means fuck all and the good thing is that metal its such an encompassing and everybodys welcome. everyone who was bullied or felt different or just identified with it comes together as a family. hard as it can be, never feel weird or ashamed to be you. youre doing great sis 🙏🏼

[@mrdraper4633]

We all love you for enjoying the music that is mostly only appreciated by us. There is no need for you to feel weird, at all. You will be completely welcomed, I guarantee it!

[@medinadg]

35 year metallica fan here, welcome to the family!

[@turk_xl]

You're gonna love it. Metallica fans are an army, we love and defend eachother. 🤘💀🤘 nothing feels like a Metallica show. NOTHING...

[@adamc2579]

Loved that question!

[@1Deep43VA]

Makes me sad. You can tell Kirk genuinely wishes that more people could be exposed to his friend Cliff. It’s heartbreaking, really.

[@lucyfer_the_bat]

cliff is a fucking legend 😔🤘

[@bandsivefilmedlive]

Love the dynamic of James and Kirk. More interviews of them together please.

[@soychelly836]

Yes please no Lars! He doesn’t let the rest express themselves!

[@chrispinto3043]

tired lars these guys do a good interview

[@trevorstevenson4038]

Yeah these two have a great working relationship. More organic and relaxed. Don't get me wrong, I love Lars' intensity and his pragmatic use of words, but James and Kirk is an entirely different vibe.

[@Mattman1102]

Seeing James face when Kirk was talking about Cliff..... you can see the sadness in his eyes. Just reminiscing about things. I lost a friend a few years ago and I've done that too

[@lechgolas6400]

I wish Metallica + Jason made a podcast so they could just talk uninterrupted for hours it's so nicely to listen to them and they probably have enormous amounts of those small stories to tell

[@farinawassermann]

Wow. really cool idea! :)

[@khall187]

That'll NEVER happen lol

[@Patch_Z]

Pretty sure Jason would bring up all the times he got bullied and make it really awkward

[@crazyleftyguitarist]

It'd be better if it was just James and Jason lol

[@turtleneckferret]

🤮

[@petern21121]

I think this interview went so well because James didn't have Lars constantly trying to one up him or just ramble on as he tends to do. Kirk is always an open book and emotional and I dig that. Keep on keeping on Tallica!

[@probablylarsulrich5654]

They gave me the wrong time to show up to the interview (I think it wasn't a mistake)

[@trevorstevenson4038]

Yeah these two have a great working relationship. More organic and relaxed. Don't get me wrong, I love Lars' intensity and his pragmatic use of words, but James and Kirk is an entirely different vibe.

[@sigma55555]

Just look at Kirk, while they're mentioning Cliff. He is like still trying to retain his tears..and his way of smiling.. this thing might have changed his life forever and still here even after 37 years. Love you all guys. I'm very lucky that I could make it to your era, at least in 90s.

[@jeremywanner4526]

That’s how it works when you loose someone you love,it never leaves you.

[@andrewmah2962]

I think Cliff would be so proud that they continued to make such awesome music.

[@crankfastle8138]

I love that they both only talked about him, not his playing or musicianship, which is so important to them. Just beer, breakfast, and a hammer. The real Cliff.

[@E.C.2]

They're getting older,death of loved ones hits you harder. Lately,been thinking of my loved one (friend) who was murdered at 20. I literally cried thinking about her listening to Joy Division Saturday night & this was over 35 yrs ago. It sucks man,can't truly explain it. Requiescat in Pace Shannon McGloshen. I love you & will pray for your Soul daily. Go to confession boys,it is medicine for the Soul.

[@aylenx3971]

​@@E.C.2 oh this comment was really sweet and truthful.

[@gregfalc]

I've seen a million Metallica interviews and this one was certainly a treat. Well done and thank you!!

[@ryanshaw7113]

Not gonna lie, nice to hear somebody other than Lars talk

[@VassTheKeeper]

I think we have to give props to the interviewer as well, she stayed off the cliche's, asked some really insightful questions and it shows that she is a genuine metal listener and Metallica fan!

[@twiztidlestat]

Much credit goes to the interviewer, she asked questions they could sink their teeth into and not the generic copy and paste stuff

[@Hunniebunny81]

​@@ryanshaw7113I totally agree

[@sugameltpastriescoffee7186]

People think Kirk is just a follower in the band but it's his band too and he wrote a lot of stuff that we all love

[@mckay91095]

I love when James said "You just put your heart out there and it can't be wrong, it just can't"

[@yourmetalsister2958]

Just be true to yourself, that can never be wrong.

[@chrisflyingv]

And while Kirk was talking about Cliff, I had the exact same thought i have each day: Imagine if Cliff was on the 1991 Moscow concert. 1.6 mil people watching. In the cliff em all video of for whom the bell tolls, the way he plays and smiles is of a man who knows that everything from now on is pure success, and sadly he never really lived that success in such level. We miss you Cliff

[@romulocasas4906]

😭 😢

[@Bassassassin502]

If he had been around in 91 it would have most definitely been a different vibe and no way the black album would have sounded like it did, nor would absolute garbage like Load, Reload....hell, every album since Justice. 🤷‍♂️

[@romulocasas4906]

@@Bassassassin502 wrong, Cliff was way into more music styles and genres and wasn’t scared of success

[@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544]

Every single day that’s something you sit around thinking about???? Bs.

[@romulocasas4906]

@@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544 what would it even matter to you that some did have that thought every day?? That’s what’s bs

[@4GnomiGn0ME97]

Loved the part about Cliff. That was so sweet. He loved beer and breakfast.

[@crankfastle8138]

And hammers. He's fucking Thor.

[@yourmetalsister2958]

​​​@@crankfastle8138 😂 that made me smile. We miss you Cliff.

[@outdoorsanimalsandmusic3014]

The look on Kirk Hammett’s face for the first couple mins is priceless. When he starts talking it’s like James is his dad. Lmao. 😂😂

[@crankfastle8138]

I think Kirk genuinely hates these interviews. He's so uncomfortable. His hands are almost always clasped Infront of him the whole time. But this was one of his best interviews.

[@in7590]

​@@crankfastle8138 i dont think he hates them but he has said that he suffers from an anxiety disorder so that could be it. Kirk really opens up in these interviews and you can really see the passion when he's talking. He's also very expressive with his expressions and body language and some people think it's "weird" for some reason but yea

[@felixnewman2473]

''I've been in therapy for a few hundred years' - James Hetfield, lol great quote.

[@amber13666]

Kirk is still such a child from within and it's so adorable to see! Also: kudo's to the interviewer!

[@HeathRS]

Kirk seems like such an oddball and I love his energy.

[@deadinfantz]

But I love Kirk so much

[@gkezele]

she subtly asked if they were going to play "dyers eve" on their set. i was smiling.

[@sunny-sq6ci]

Kirk is that one dude who sounds and looks like he's constantly in a state of being high, but is actually the most lucid and caring human around

[@bryantbarboza4149]

It was sweet of James to bring his grandmother along to the interview 🥹

[@urmom69697]

HELPPPP

[@benjaminstillaway7908]

🤣

[@JeremiahB444]

😭

[@LordFenixBloodstone]

:🤣😅😂😆😅

[@thatdudepulledupmaddogin]

😂😂😂

[@JohnDunstonDrums]

"Imagine that, speaking what you need." "And getting it!" 5:58 Such a cool way to think about being vulnerable. True strength comes with strong mental health. I'm glad I learned as a youngster that bottling up emotions only enlarges them.

[@salspinelli]

These are really decent questions that aren’t very typical. Love how it turned out.

[@christopherjones8096]

That was an unbelievably beautiful thing for Kirk to say about Cliff, about how he wishes there was more footage of him from the early days. When you’re expecting an answer to be kind of a laugh out loud anecdote or rock and roll lifestyle-themed, but then Kirk comes out with that was so unexpectedly emotional.

[@DethronerX]

Very cool interview. I love a presenter, who opens up a band while making them feel very homely and comfortable.

[@darrenthetuber743]

This might be the most relaxed I've seen them in an interview, all credit goes to the interviewer, she's lovely

[@Hunkeykung]

James is at a stage now that he is brave enough to be vulnerable. That is a strength

[@yourmetalsister2958]

And we love him all the more for it.

[@skylersojka6742]

New album is fucking spectacular. First time my mom and dad had said "that right there is Metallica" in over 30 years. Mom and dad seen them twice on black album tour. They introduced Metallica to me at 13. Launched me into love for music and musicianship. I truly think haters don't have a leg to stand on with this record. It's hands down true Metallica. 🤘🤘🤘

[@chrisjl84]

One of the best Metallica interviews I've seen!

[@lockjawmetal]

Agreed! 100%

[@jwanfox7857]

“ It could be hard to be a Metallica fan , like you know "omg everyone likes them now" ..I want to have something that no one has , I get it , but I think there's a connection between us and individual fan deep down that anyone else might have ” That's so true James.

[@spazzcorpse]

I love this band. Each member is such a unique character both personally and musically. They offer so much.

[@rosiewhitfield123]

Yes that’s very true. Glad they’re appreciated as individuals.

[@franomarinovic1986]

my favorite granpa and grandma

[@guynils]

Metallica - Saved My Life ! I love them throughout all the stages and changes and the very fact that they change in the way of creation. The fans need to evaluate their own change. To love a band is to recognize their changes and to love the change because it is their feeling. To be a true fan in my opinion, is to be a person who loves Metallica in the following way. This means that just as you like the change for the better that you want to see in others, so you have to like the band that is going through changes. The feeling of emotion that the listener feels in the band Metallica is like getting answers to the questions that are painful in his life. The listener feels a sense of belonging in every note and sound. The rebellion of youth, the rebellion of adulthood and to feel the self-healing with the growth of the band itself. Their music makes you feel freed, freed from anger and painful emotions. This is metal music, which is actually on the secret side of things - therapy for the soul. You learn to grow with the changes they present in their emotional openness and it gives hope to the regular listener that everything can be fixed on the level of life itself. In fact, if we look deeply, we can clearly see that we are talking about a medicinal species called Metallica. And why say on a medical level ? The feeling that one feels that brings up repressed emotions and things indicates the truth of the work. The honesty of the artists - the band itself. And so this is where the healing process begins and so the rebellion begins in the youth... Is there a connection? Thanks to the rebellion and belonging to the sound style of the sounds themselves, the emotional connection begins. Anyone who gets to feel the metal and romantic sides of the work is locked up forever. So, in fact, the metal tone of the band Metallica evokes something real and deep, which is clearly repressed. A normal person doesn't exactly connect with these shades, we'll all admit it together - really! They make you feel like you're the hero in every song. It is also possible that a deep fear and anxiety of the band members left them in their occupation out of the "self-discovery" of what actually brings them happiness in their lives. The tangible magic that now we all get to watch with such joy is because the band opened their hearts to the listeners and thereby saved themselves from the mental problems that everyone suffers from. The fusion was successfully performed, the merging was successfully performed on all psychological levels and it is now a privilege to see them speak naturally. The famous psychologist Carl Jung, and I'm sure he would have been happy to see that the dark side was successfully corrected and moved to the bright side of Metallica - the light within Metallica. As a musician, guitarist and producer, as someone who was the champion of Israel in professional skating in his youth on a skateboard. I remember having headphones in my ears while skating, all I could hear was Metallica. The anger, frustration, fears and intense youthful emotions I felt while skating along with the music only healed me completely. He took everything out of me, they took the darkness from me to the light! A person who is on the merry-go-round of emotions in the process of growing up and that youth rebellion that goes through as a process - the complex. And thus he goes through emotional changes in his life for the better. The regular listener goes through the complex process of self-healing with them. Every album and I'm making progress! And I build myself along with the musical changes that the band goes through, from album to album I learn from them and how to love the changes that I go through. I researched the words that convey the feelings in the sounds, I studied the formal harmonies of the structure of the piece in depth discovering the magic that is called - Metallica. The timbre of the sound creates a feeling of awakening, the transcendence of repressed feelings that are emotionally visible and empathetic and frees itself from dancing, head banging, and also sitting and not moving and just listening without movement. In my humble opinion and no training at all in the medical field, In my personal research opinion (I'd like to think so lol) and unquestionably say that Metallica saved human lives in humanity in the 21st century. If I decide to do a global medical study based on Metallica and the medical aspects they contribute, something simply amazing would be discovered here. Metal as medicine... Interesting isn't it?

[@Scott.guitar]

Holy shit dude

[@El_Bartto]

Damn...

[@dpeady78]

Love this perspective

[@trentonwalker8602]

Casually writing a novel in the comment section lol

[@metalh3adqueen]

As a young female fan of Metallica AND Slipknot, this interview spoke to me in ways that no other interview ever has. Amazing vibe, great questions. The interviewer did such a great job.

[@lichberserker]

The female part goes without saying, if you listen to Slipknot, you're a confirmed female.

[@kunai1362]

​@@lichberserker someone's having a bad day

[@fuckamericanidiot]

Another bot.

[@Podcastforthewin]

Bot comments are bot

[@Megaseawolf]

6:41 Exactly. I love many many other metal bands but Metallica is just different for me. Whenever I see something related to these guys I cannot help but feel as if they were members of my family and it makes me so proud to have got to be a part of this wholesome experience. Metallica Family for ever 🤘

[@Chesterd2]

I know what you mean! They have been with me through every step of my life for 37 years.

[@sionat29]

Great interview job from Sophie. She showed great passion and interest with great questions. It's hard to hear about people that are gatekept out of things, but I'm very glad she brought it up because it needs to be talked about more and pushed back against because Kirk was correct in that music is for everyone.

[@fuckamericanidiot]

Gatekept by who?

[@scaranvostok3637]

@@fuckamericanidiot basement dwellers who think every thing post MOP or AFJA is trash fanfic

[@crankfastle8138]

@@fuckamericanidiot dude the metal community gets so stupid sometimes. "Name 3 songs?", "Why you wearing that shirt?". It's fucking dumb.

[@dingdongism]

@@scaranvostok3637 I’ll have you know I live on the second floor and think everything post-Justice is trash. And I’ve never gatekept anything Metallica related, not once in my life. So shame on you for assuming I dwell in a basement.

[@scaranvostok3637]

@@dingdongism dude.....chillax, i meant the basement dwellers, not everyone

[@alienresearchlab]

Kirk's solos on the new album are insane! He went crazy on this one! The production is incredible - lot's of punch like the old days! It's great! 10/10. Met family forever!

[@nigelsmith721]

pardon?

[@JoelPVaillancourt1984]

They're garbage.

[@stealingtomorrowband]

​@GMPL4Y _ only sounds good because of that million dollar guitar and multi million recording facility

[@nigelsmith721]

@GMPL4Y _ it really doesn’t.

[@nigelsmith721]

@@stealingtomorrowband that guitar sounded amazing. It doesn’t any more.

[@hosersupreme]

Great interview; I've been a Metallica fan since I was 9 years old (1989) and I'm very grateful that they're still with us and still making great music. Beyond the specific style or genre into which any of their albums might fit is the personal journey and evolution of their music, lyrics, and the band members themselves that really matters to me. I've even had the pleasure of experiencing my children discover Metallica and fall in love just as I did. I've loved Metallica for 34 years and hope they get to keep doing what they love for many years to come

[@shepinchains1]

Same! To all that! 9 in 89 hooked me! 43! And we are still cranking old and new fuckin 'TALLICA!

[@appetitefordestruction6899]

I’m 19 years old rn and I’m a huge fan of them, i picked up a bass cuz of Cliff Burton. I’m so happy that I can experience their new stuff coming out in my teen years aswell.

[@hosersupreme]

@@appetitefordestruction6899 Cliff Burton is the same reason I started playing bass, as well. Oddly enough, I accidentally ended up living in Old Bridge NJ in recent years, which is where Johnny Z and the other founders of Megaforce records lived when the signed Metallica. So, I'm surrounded by the original metal heads who inspired the song Metal Militia. I even spoke with Metal Mike on the phone who regaled me with tales of Metallica and Cliff Burton running around and playing shows in his basement when they first came here to record Kill 'em All. I'll be a fan until the day I die

[@appetitefordestruction6899]

@@hosersupreme omg that’s awesome! Same here, also when i have kids i wanna make them their fans aswell, gotta pass the legacy to the next generations ahah

[@SonicImmersion_]

@hosersupreme Similarly to me. "Discovered" heavy metal at age 13 in 1992, via hearing the "Ride The Lightning" album at my best friends house, and then "Wherever I May Roam", "One", and Ozzy's "No More Tears" on the one heavy metal station in my area. Those four albums and songs were my intro to heavy metal. Sooo much better sounding, & with so much more musical skill, than the music I'd listened to previously. To this day, that "Ride The Lightning" studio cut of "Creeping Death", and the "Call of Ktulu" studio track on the same album, are still two of my favorite music tracks of all time. Fast forward to 6 years later after my first listen in '92. "Garage Inc." came out when I was in college. I'd already heard all the old stuff as I had long had a copy of "Garage Days Re-Revisited and More" on tape. And I had long loved their studio cover of "Am I Evil?" But when "Garage Inc." came out, I absolutely loved the super high production of so many of the new covers. The "Merciful Fate medley" is sooo heavy, & so superbly produced. I strongly recommend any Metallica fan who hasn't checked THAT ONE out yet, to do so immediately. Overall, I am glad they keep innovating, and continuing to put quality stuff out. I also for some reason really like the "All Nightmare Long" track, and the music video. Usually I shun music videos, but I just find that one entertaining.

[@davidsthubbins176]

James tears up while Kirk talks about Cliff. ❤🤘

[@evilash570]

Its crazy to think that back in 86 when i first heard Master of Puppets how it forever changed my life, and now after so many years later through Stranger Things a whole new generation of fans are hearing it and having it change their lives! Amazing!

[@jimcosklo701]

I was born in 1990 but the first time I head MOP was on the Metallica S&M live album from 1999. I was absolutely blown away. 😯 I had to go find the album, and it is still my favorite to this day. 😁

[@kryptic9056]

Adding to what was said by Sophie on 20:23, I'd like to thank her for a fantastic interview. We love to see our legends happy during an interview and being asked fun questions. This interview did not feel like 20 minutes at all. This is the first time I've seen you and I'll be digging through to watch your other videos. Really great❤

[@fuckamericanidiot]

Hi bot.

[@MrEndersai]

That Cliff, who died 37 years ago, still hurts them is beautiful.

[@yourmetalsister2958]

He is still very much missed.

[@CONSOLETRUTH2]

The worst part about those gatekeeper people is that if you are a new fan and you do answer the 3 song question and it is from a newer album they STILL will say you are not a "real" fan. Makes me sick to see and hear about.

[@redrick8900]

If you are a real fan and someone asks you to prove so by naming three songs the correct response is "Fuck you."

[@FriedrichHerschel]

I feel like especially Metallica has many "only the first two albums were good" kind of "fans". Just accept that you will encounter those, but don't let them try to drag you down. Also, this was waaaay worse earlier back in the day. Many said, the Black Album was when they sold out - now by most fans fully accepted beautiful album. Load/Reload were hated back then, because "not Metal enough" ... and I see more and more people recognizing all the "hidden gems" on those records. Heck, even for St. Anger some people are coming around and can accept them. Apparently it takes many people a decade or two ... so envoy being ahead of them if you already like the newer stuff ;-)

[@crankfastle8138]

@@FriedrichHerschel People aren't wrong for wanting Metallica to constantly keep making the same MoP and AJFA albums over and over, never growing. They're just gonna be disappointed. The guys would have quit years ago if they never fed their own creative needs.

[@yourmetalsister2958]

​@@FriedrichHerschelWell said. I love "The Outlaw Torn ", one of my favourite Met songs.

[@8bitakvids]

If you're a real fan you should be able to name old shit too. Like three songs on Justice or Lightning, if you have no clue about those albums then you are a poser and not a true metal fan tbh.

[@skriabinfly]

A well-prepared and respectful interviewer who brought out the best of Jaymz & Kirk

[@johnathantyrer6077]

After 30 years of watching james hetfield in interviews what makes him so unique for me is to go from the awesome 90's figure to almost a free sprit and open book now and yet remain an absolute bad-ass throughout

[@adam1ooo]

Great interview and great to see they still hold Cliff in such high regard and they clearly still miss him dearly. Long live Metallica. ❤️

[@Gilly-bean]

Cliff being obssessed about breakfast makes "pancakes GO!" the perfect moment for live Master of Puppets performance.

[@honda86tb]

Fantastic interview. You did so well. Really loved the Cliff story.

[@jenS-vn2dw]

“Music is for everyone” Yes, absolutely! 🎸🔥

[@cookiebombsta2607]

This lady is a Fantastic interviewer. She needs a raise and promotion. Great questions, great answers. I loved this. James seems at peace with himself,

[@benschwald4029]

Totally. I notice a lot of reporters are transparent in their leading questions. She was probative instead. Which lead to some unique answers.

[@soychelly836]

Agreed!

[@fuckamericanidiot]

You're a bot.

[@lukewoodworth2101]

"Well, I know they've always told you Selfishness was wrong Yet it was for me, not you That I came to write this song"-neil peart

[@warhedd]

You can tell the different stages of Herfields life by looking how he looks. He looks amazing now. A couple of years ago he was ballooning and looking haggard. He really looks in shape and hella healthy now

[@thebandknow]

Comment made by Kirk at 7:56 "we can't get caught up in fulfilling other people's needs" pissed james a lot and you can see him giving it back to Kirk at the end of Interview where he says at 20:12"it is important for people and is STILLLLLL important we care about it"

[@alex_is...]

I guess Kirk is aware of the criticism towards him and wants to make it clear somehow that it "doesn't affect him". While James seems to avoid such comments, he just wants to avoid negativeness

[@gajddani]

You know you had a good interview when we learn something new about Cliff no matter how small. Well done

[@Edessa_G]

Love hearing more about Cliff ❤️

[@LEFTBEHINDTIMES]

Watched the old 1986 James and Cliff bus interview the other day….so cool to see my all time favorite band of 25 plus years still truckin. Love you guys and Lars and Robert 🤘🏽✝️

[@phoebeturner5889]

Great interview! Thoughtful questions lead to thoughtful answers. Happy to see James and Kirk at peace and still doing what they love, and also so moving to hear them speaking about and honouring Cliff after all these. I’m sure they know how proud he would be to see all that they’ve accomplished! 🤍

[@dogwithagun369]

When she said the whole “name 3 songs” thing I felt that.

[@crankfastle8138]

Don't worry, I got ya. Anyone asks for three songs, it's 1. Angel of slayer, 2. Raining slayer, 3. Slayer. Everyone will respect your true metalness after.

[@sparsh415]

My Uncle knows i`ve been a Metallica fan for years but his taste in Music is Jazz,Classical etc. He watched them perform live on uk tv (Jools Holland) out of curiosity and told me I see why you like them so much,they were really,really good. I said their music is empowering. He asked what I meant so I told him "It makes you feel alive". He smiled back and agreed. 🙂

[@s.f.morris7331]

how did James turn into the cool dad figure and Kirk that uncle that always looks like he is on some kind of vacation. I hope this band doesn't end shitty tearing at others members throats like so many great bands that have been in my life for over 40 years. so glad they are still together and healthy and making more music for us.

[@patrickpellegrino]

How can you not like both these dudes. They are humble and are truly grateful

[@brandongardner7398]

After all of the grief that James, Lars, and Kirk gave Jason for being a fan of Metallica while being in the band, it's quite funny to hear James say that they are their biggest fans. After 40 years of playing music, I think that it's awesome that the Metal Militia is still growing. YAH bless!!!

[@davidmackeown9318]

Amen kirk I totally agree. Followed metallica since mid 80s and I always wished the same. There is not enough footage of Cliff Burton. RIP Cliff.

[@yourmetalsister2958]

That's why they started filming everything after Cliff died. At least we have some footage of him and some beautiful photos.

[@texasshanesaw]

Awesome interview. She did a great job. Loved the questions and how everything flowed between the three of them. I’ve seen so many interviews with them but she was able to pull out info and things I personally hadn’t heard from the band before. Excellent job! 10/10

[@fuckamericanidiot]

Hi bot

[@Podcastforthewin]

Paid bot im sure. Or chat gpt

[@texasshanesaw]

Just sharing a positive opinion fellas. No need for the tin foil hats.

[@crankfastle8138]

@@texasshanesaw just what a bot would say.

[@texasshanesaw]

@@crankfastle8138 😂

[@fredrikhast]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen they do. Props to Sophie for all the great questions!

[@EdEddnEddyMercury]

This is my favorite Metallica interview. They speak with such passion about their music and their fans

[@JazzSoulMetal]

“We know our fans care”! Damn right we do Kirk!

[@carlosnascimento9269]

Great interview. They are in such a good place right now, both individually and as a band. Warms my heart.

[@orangenblue6981]

I’ve seen SO many Metallica interviews and this one may be my favorite. Well done!

[@cimerians]

Great clip, there needs to be more James and Kirk interviews, you can also tell they still think of Cliff all the time. Legends.

[@nosajiksnektoouglyforporn3204]

Kirk getting emotional , talking about Cliff, got me teary eyed.

[@shell8481]

The emotion and vulnerability in James face whilst reminiscing as Kirk speaks of Cliff, so personal and bittersweet. The growth in James to be comfortable enough to show some of his pain and discomfort within just a few seconds, really healthy to see him just be in that moment and not hide it.

[@soulmage9]

James and the boys are working through their combined wounds / trauma it is a great time for this. As everything along this path of life will weigh you down like a ship taking on water if you don’t work on those wounds that we all have. Thanks Metallica for being so vulnerable 👍🎸🎵👏

[@fatimadzulbegovic681]

Wow the person interviewing them is so amazing! They asked so many good questions and I love the way boys opened up

[@ktw70]

Sophie was a great interviewer!

[@grantwallace1882]

Oh my god. As I was listening to the album on my run this morning, I had the very thought that James just express. Metallica are the truest Metallica fans 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@LesPaul2006]

-Dude, why do you carry a hammer? -Just in case 😂

[@alexbergmann2817]

lol

[@maziecrazyclouds]

Wonderful interview! The interviewer really asked some thought provoking and insightful questions! I loved seeing the thoughts of James and especially Kirk on their music and career. I loved this interview!

[@PaulSmith-pe1kh]

I absolutely LOVE this new album! Inamorata is legendary good. Several other genuine classics on there as well. I’m amazed how good it is. Lost my dad a couple years ago and my mom is going any day now but I was able to show her the new album last week. She’s hardly all there now but still loved it. They sat in 98 and listened to all of Load and Reload with me to make sure it was safe for me as a 13 year old who had just discovered Memory Remains and fell in love with Metallica and guitar, which changed my life forever as a future musician. I still remember the trepidation I felt as I watched my dad listen through each song. It wasn’t long until he shouted, “THIS IS REALLY GOOD” over the headphones as the air guitar and drums began and the fear subsided giving way to us bonding over discussions of the lyrics and riffs and sounds my dad thought found influences in his older favorites. Many great memories and now my kids are doing this with me and loving every song. Great job guys. You should be very proud. Thanks for the great music. This is up there with your best of all.

[@yourmetalsister2958]

That's a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it with us.

[@sethgardner4297]

Metallica have been my favorite band since I was 4. First metal band as well. Their music have always been there for me and I’ve loved everything they put out. Love metallic!

[@GrandeJano]

A fantastic interview! Thx to all three of you!❤

[@siddcandy]

I love what a free n artistic soul Kirk is. Just amazing.

[@cleoburymortimer6277]

This is such a beautiful interview...honest and real interaction and interest between 3 people, a real gem..

[@joshuabean846]

Great interview. Best job conducting an interview I've seen in a long time! All relevant, great questions!

[@jarrodschaller5963]

... In a world that has, quite literally, gone mad... Listening to Metallica ALWAYS feels like "coming home"... Thank Jebus they're still with us.

[@SHREDER1417]

I love this interview! These guys are my heroes! They inspired me to play guitar and inspire me to create!

[@nickmaddalena985]

They really are the best in so many ways. There will always be people that are technically better but the riffs and grooves of the band is untouchable.

[@eranzaksh]

Brilliant and honest interviewer, thank you! Man their answers about Cliff hit hard..

[@8OneOfTheNobodies8]

My 10 year old just "discovered" Metallica´s music, he might become a new fan \m/

[@gazzzzza911]

Brilliant interview by a fantastic interviewer - great to see someone with such passion for the music - and good to see Kirk in the hot seat for a change!

[@shaunbeyond4893]

We see here the simple souls behind the legendary monster that is Metallica. Kudos to the awesome interviewer for creating such a pleasant atmosphere and being so respectful towards James and Kirk. Keep up the good work y'all. Metallica, we love you!