Metallica - James & Lars Interview (MTV - Day On The Green 08/31/1985)

[@zombificator]

the dynamic between Lars and James in this video is when you go to the doctor with your mum and she does most of the talking LMAO

[@whimsyycult1]

AHAHAHHAH THIS IS SO ACCURATE

[@andresilvasophisma]

And you're having a beer while she talks and eats an apple.

[@jasonelliott7977]

Lars was the architect of the band.

[@vernfenton863]

😆😆😆

[@luthiervandros]

That’s because Lars is actually the head of the band

[@bigol9223]

Interviewer: "Let's say Slayer was playing on one side of town and you were playing on the other side of town, why would I come see you?" Hetfield: "Maybe you're not into Satan." Lol

[@Stormblade02]

I love James

[@jsyoukr1]

I dont get this? Sorry it might sound retarded but i just wanna know! Please explain!

[@bigol9223]

@@jsyoukr1 Slayer's songs are usually about Satan

[@zalcreed71]

@@bigol9223 and Slayer stands for "Satan Laughs As You Eternally Rot"

[@user-bl9hh1xm9w]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@highlovevibration]

Lars is a born leader, so confident and focused as young as he was. He deserves a lot of credit...Metallica has lasted longer than most marriages.. so much to admire about them. Lars is always eating lol he was so cute

[@2000jago]

All the Lars hatred is just fallout from butthurt napster users. He's a superb spokesperson for the band, a fantastic drummer and he's got musical vision that has helped shape some of the best songs ever written. Get over the Lars hatred and give the man the credit he has earned.

[@sethp3319]

​@@2000jagohell yeah brother

[@Trump_Doesnt_Wipe]

I think it's because he's been known to be a major asshole.

[@urwhitefriend]

probably hungry all the time from that drumming lol

[@derekchangedyou1392]

​@@2000jago his drumming is average

[@ijw7801]

An apple bite still sounds the same today as it does in ‘85

[@odinskolnationragnar9528]

so does Lars lol

[@miguelmelchior986]

You genius..

[@alexmateos619]

@@jimbeam100100 lmaoooooo

[@michaelfrazia4569]

@@odinskolnationragnar9528 ..the first thing I thought was...wow, Lars still has the same slight accent all these years later...his voice is the same

[@Kubakaiser]

Man, that's deep...

[@juniorpavon]

That Alcoholica T-shirt is everything. I want one

[@vlazurah789]

I got one recently and I wear it all the damn time haha it’s great

[@Wargasm644]

The bottom “drank em all” 😂

[@MartinRodriguez-fx7nl]

Where could I get one?

[@ohno316]

There's heaps on eBay, buy one

[@limzog9]

@@Wargasm644 ..I met some one at the Notting hill carnival who had one of those t shirts

[@jackragnarok8141]

To all those wondering why Lars is in Metallica.... This video shows why. He is the brain of the band.

[@tranthony1768]

Jack Ragnarok Plus he created Metallica in the first place. We will never forget that.

[@rickardedman8836]

Totally. He knew what direction they were headed in and what to do at that time, and they also had Cliffs genius melody and technique, that was fucking Metallica

[@patmctallica3522]

So wrong. It was Cliff at that time.

[@Danimal77]

No. It was Lars and always has been. He was ALWAYS the voice and brains behind Metallica. An extremely intelligent businessman.

[@andrewhooker8798]

Agreed, Lars really was the nervous system of Metallica. James was kinda the beating heart. Cliff brought that ceaseless intensity, the muscle in a way, in addition to equally bringing his pulse and mind to Metallica. It really was the perfect blend.

[@keithmorgan2492]

I like how Lars says "kids" in reference to the fans. He was 21 when this was recorded

[@H.E.M.]

KEITH MORGAN and he’s the height of a 11 year old And he looks like a girl here

[@RIPHavox]

@Shallex how and why would you know that

[@maxjudge020]

@Shallex I know a guy who was almost 6ft when he was 11/12

[@moderusprime]

Most fans were in their teens.

[@nico.ch029]

Lol im taller than lars already

[@IIIEPINEPHRINE]

James' hair is majestic AF

[@Danimal77]

You're a dude, why do you care about another guy's hair and why are you using a word like majestic to describe it?

[@nickkorte]

@@Danimal77 I'm a dude and his hair is fucking awesome. I wish he'd grow it out again!

[@98izzark69]

@@Danimal77 someone has a fragile masculinity

[@juanantoniocarmonacamacho3344]

@@98izzark69 fucking homofobic

[@SkyFTW]

Lion

[@metalpalace]

I'm so glad James and Lars found each other. They are perfect together. It's also very interesting to see how James has grown into himself over the years. He was so shy and immature back then. Lars is impressively well-spoken and intelligent especially at only 21 years old. There is no doubt there would be no Metallica if it were not for Lars.

[@mmtot]

The crazy thing is if they were that age today they would be nobodies. Young bands that are semi successful are non existent.

[@queenne8307]

James looks like he's shy. When the interviewer asks questions. You can see Lars look at James to see if he wants to answer the question but he dosen't. I think in every group. Everyone has that one person in the group who does the talking for the band. And off topic James is bae 😍

[@summerseverlasting]

YES!!!

[@Dirtnap1986]

Yes King James 😍😍😍

[@michaelvaleski]

James is the bae-est of all baes LOL

[@eniorodriguez5667]

To see the evolution of James is amazing. Lars has always been outspoken and a leader. In contrast, James was very shy and to himself in public and we have seen him come out of his shell through the years.

[@TheFunkloft]

Several years of alcoholism tend to do that with a person. :D

[@AngelofAnguish]

@@TheFunkloft I prefer the "drunk"/young Metallica over today's Metallica!

[@christophersims3319]

The one thing that has not changed in 40 years and will never change. Lars loves to talk

[@rintojulian2680]

Lars is the brain of Metallica, we can hear Metallica got heavy influence from NWOBHM, cause it was from Lars's preference music direction

[@deangelobayley7079]

and chew w his mouth open

[@ssonicdeafmonkey]

But does he still like apples?

[@gnoogie]

lars doesn't love to talk, he's just fucking good at it. I'm convinced he's a few standard deviations above average intelligence. You can tell his mind works a mile a minute and that he's constantly gathering information on how to succeed at what he wants to pursue. it's crazy

[@Gcssdvnkloiutesc]

He loves to talk? This is an interview! Is he supposed to be mute like James?

[@tgunzz3790]

“Maybe you’re not into Satan” 😂 James had me dying with that one 😆

[@ryanjones9498]

Lars eats apple James drink beer Thats so perfect

[@victorarredondo304]

Strange how James was shy during these times dong interviews & being on public but a monster when he stepped on stage

[@alejandroquintanilla1031]

Alcohollica my friend and cocaina……

[@michiwiesi3360]

​@@alejandroquintanilla1031you clearly have No fucking clue

[@darealslimshady702]

Interviewer: Do you want to start that over? Lars: No. James: * if I can avoid talking as much as possible ill be ok*

[@suikogarden]

Lars already sounds like Lars but James still has that teenager's voice. 😂

[@Zeew707]

James' hair looks so fluffy here

[@lejlatiric7037]

Yess he's so cutee

[@InRiquiem]

James "the fluff" hat

[@AngelofAnguish]

I LOVE James' hair! In my opinion, it REALLY "MATCHED" THEIR 80s MUSIC!

[@tylerdude1982]

I hope Mustaine doesn’t hear the part about earlier band members not contributing to songwriting lol

[@cagf2013]

Haha yeah! My thoughts too

[@ronarmitagejr8758]

Yeah that was a dick move. Dave definitely contributed to kill em all.

[@remi2215]

Maybe it was also a law thing, I don't know if their's and interview where they give tribute to Mustaine, I don't know if it could imply royalties redistribution.

[@tylerdude1982]

@@remi2215 even if it’s a legal thing, you don’t lie like that. When someone has writing credits on the songs, you don’t say he doesn’t contribute to songwriting.

[@urilevy1]

Thank you sir.

[@Powerslave234]

Little did they know they would be the biggest metal band in the world only a few years later

[@larryreno8293]

And still are in 2021 the biggest rock band in the world.

[@andrewmcgill9544]

Over the stones and U2..no

[@feraligatr4206]

@@andrewmcgill9544 you’re joking about u2 right?

[@mattshank8155]

@@andrewmcgill9544 buddy really tired sneaking U2 in there

[@nickthegod468]

They most definitely knew they were going to be big after the release of RDL

[@frankdrebin259]

Metallica wouldnt be where they are today without Lars. He is very articulate and well spoken for someone who was 21 at the time. James just sites there the whole time.

[@joshhutch4432]

Because he was drunk lets be real.

[@user-ji4gf5xr9y]

bullshit. it has nothing to do with his talking. it's all about the music. and lars was definitely not pivotal in that mix.

[@epoxy1710]

@@joshhutch4432 Lars has a high IQ, James dont.

[@pulse4503]

Agreed he speaks 3 languages, charismatic, brainy

[@graceghazaii4434]

When James speaks here, he SAYS something. Lars is just running on and on. It's like that scene in Goodfellas when Henry tells Jimmy that Morris talks so much that no one hears him, they tune him out.

[@JorgeRodriguez-xk6fv]

I love how James said we dont need 1000 chains or dress up. We are who we are its about the music not a gimmick

[@morsteen]

@@adamdevo7179 ahhhh beat me to it! He had no idea he'd be dressing up and putting makeup on, while lars had a fur coat on in the future.

[@thefog7067]

Fast forward 20 years! Your comment has not aged well James 🤣

[@gustavohenriquealmeidafoga2737]

And in load and reload they change their minds hahahha

[@techmiter6299]

@@morsteen LMAO I forgot about that damn fur coat!! Cocaine is a helluva drug boy.

[@walterlippmann6292]

They started recording Master of Puppets a couple weeks after this interview. I can just imagine all the ideas swimming around in their heads during this time, the creative juices flowing without a care in the world. These two kids were just about to peak, creatively speaking.

[@Bigyawner]

Another interview, another apple.

[@randyreil8823]

I watched this while eating an Apple.

[@franciscocorvalan427]

Eat without end

[@lejlatiric7037]

😂

[@ajsuli8048]

James was so much different back then. Lars is still exactly the same guy.

[@jamescarter8311]

Even in their early 20's, James and Lars were way ahead of most in their thinking and seeing the patterns of the music industry; very comparable to brilliant entrepreneurs which they were in that sense also.

[@vinaymulukutla358]

You're telling me. I don't think any other metal bands from that thrash metal crop ever wrote anything as compelling, dynamic and multi-faceted as Fade To Black. While Metallica were widely associated with thrash metal in the early days, they knew that they had to diversify and not be confined just to that realm and worked accordingly. Brilliant entrepreneurs indeed.

[@Fabricioconde76]

The beauty of this interview is that Lars was the voice of Metallica while James still felt like a shy teenager with pimples and long hair. There's no doubt Lars is the brain of the band but i'm sure he also helped James to step forward and gain confidence as the band had a growing audience and the sound they developed got better and better. This is like Ace Rothstein and Nicky Santoro making business in music, but in a very good way.

[@vinaymulukutla358]

This is one of the most interesting interviews not only because it was done when they were so young with just two albums out and just getting started but also the fact that James in comparison to Lars hardly says a word yet he's the frontman, principal songwriter (together with Lars) and the primary lyricist. It shows how introverted and reserved by nature James is and he's always been that way. He could also be a bit tired and just wanting a bit of rest but James is known for being very reserved and guarded. Yet he's an absolute beast on stage. Often the most flamboyant performers are actually very introverted and reserved as we have seen with Freddie Mercury. Metallica remain the world ambassadors of heavy metal together with Iron Maiden today.

[@jib3015]

Wow. I was 17 and lived and breathed Metallica back then. Fuck, time flies. Had a poster composed of photos from that gig. Just another gig? History tells us a little different. Day on the Green definitely gave the band a push that was already in motion, leading to opening for Ozzy and the rest is history.

[@harveyd3175]

"We know what we do, we like what we do". And for some reason, that burns alot of ppl that Metallica have always done what they want to do.

[@alienresearchlab]

Interviewer: What makes Metallica different from all the other bands here today? James: I dunno. Why don't you find out? LMFAO!

[@irvingfreely1822]

I was at that show. Man, I'm old

[@ramsesbruyperez8499]

Irving Freely doesn't matter if you still kick ass ;))

[@adamabdelaziz7345]

Irving Freely I wish I was you right now, I’m 15 years old and I will never see them in there prime

[@BlackAlbino2000]

I’m jealous born in 94 still haven’t been able to see these knights

[@stevenielsen5217]

I was there too! I went specifically to see them.

[@stevenielsen5217]

@Ram They went from “the music is the main thing” and “ we’ll never do videos”......to the black album and beyond. I had a major oh no moment when I saw that the album was untitled. Like they were reinventing themselves and releasing their initial first release. It was all downhill from there.

[@kirkthechugmasterjolly8051]

I wish my hair was as cool as James’

[@nigel7779]

just get it wet and blow dry it while shaking it around, although i would much rather have dave mustaine hair over james.

[@user-jl1lo9oi3v]

@Wayne Mcnamara stfu

[@lividp0ser]

As a girl, same. But guys with hair like James' are hot. They will always be very hot.

[@thefog7067]

It is you just don't know it yet

[@jmr5707]

The record made it cool. Wasn't as cool on David Coverdale.

[@matthoranofficial]

I love the way James looks here. I wish I had that kind of appearance. He looked very handsome in 1984 and 1985. And I gotta say Steve Walsh looked his best between 1977 and 1981.

[@ilsedemolder3973]

James had an amazing body.

[@timothya.olmeda7299]

Hetfield: “uh……. I don’t know…..he he he.” That sums up young Hetfield’s interview. Meanwhile Lars has been practicing for these interviews since he was a child. 🤣

[@ClarissaNavarrete]

Never realized how shy James was when he was younger 😭♥️

[@dustinmiller1485]

Even back in '85, their belief was to always try something different. I'll always be a fan because they've always kept that belief.

[@stevengallant6363]

Always? Are you sure about that?

[@dustinmiller1485]

@@stevengallant6363 yeah, I'm sure.

[@UnchainedEruption]

Eh...not entirely true. I think since around Death Magnetic they've stuck with safer more familiar territory.

[@umcaraqualquer3640]

​@@UnchainedEruptiontbf they're 60 now, I don't think there's much creativity remaining in their minds

[@ResubidorSerial]

80s fashion and everything was unreal

[@AUTOBIBLE]

1:45 Lars knew he was completely full of shit saying “The two previous members didn’t contribute to the songwriting” when Mustaine wrote/contributed to at least half of the songs on Kill Em All

[@koba9421]

wrong

[@Kaiota_Kai]

And master of puppets

[@StejlBiskutt]

@@koba9421 He did though? 4 out of 6 songs is a pretty major deal you know. Who knows what little details he might have had a hand in on the other songs.

[@metalliumfan1]

I came to say this, Mustaine was a huge part of their songwriting on Kill em All. Lars you little turd.

[@elkrumb9159]

@@Kaiota_Kai huh? How? He contributed a little in RTL with the call of ktulu but not in MOP

[@jameskonners8304]

Well said Lars. Its good to be able to see these old interviews. They were so young, but knew exactly who they were as a band.

[@Tomorrow646]

James was so shy back then. They both were so young! It's great to see this clip

[@martina9181]

James looked too shy there

[@lrn_news9171]

To me he didn't come across as shy, he looked bored and didn't care to be there

[@Danjoker.]

Being bored is not the same as being shy

[@martina9181]

@@Danjoker. I know that. That's why I said shy and not bored :)

[@bugsfunny200]

He was shy he went to Brea high school with some of my moms friends and they all said he was a shy quiet guy, kept to himself. The biggest shock they said was that he was the frontman of one of the biggest bands of all time lol

[@robertoricci3393]

Yes he was. He even suffered stage fright to the point that Dave Mustaine did the talking in their early shows.

[@eloiseeloiseeloise]

it’s amazing how much you can still hear Lars’ Danish accent here

[@UnchainedEruption]

Why would that be amazing, that's just his voice.

[@thenomad4123]

"Maybe you are not into Satan" hahahahahahahaha

[@lejlatiric7037]

I love him hahahah

[@superjonh1000]

What a stupid interview. It seems like the interviewer asked the same question over and over but using different words.

[@Bluestomiv]

Lars Ulrich chewing gum in every interview for 35 years.

[@bigol9223]

@@davidpearson6346 Gummi apple

[@jmm2k10]

Side effects of cocaine

[@jacklalor3672]

@@jmm2k10 wait were Metallica druggies?

[@Eris_Norregard]

@@jacklalor3672 Not at the time this interview was done, when they were young it was just booze. Lars and Kirk did cocaine later in the 80's and both Cliff and later Jason smoke a lot of pot. James stuck only to alcohol though.

[@jacklalor3672]

@@Eris_Norregard ori I knew lars was a coke head but would've never of thought kirk though

[@LV-ei1ce]

No metallica without Lars

[@cullinaaronkress]

1:45 Mustaine didn't contribute?! That's cold, Larz.

[@twikirobot6897]

Totally brushed him off....I doubt they expected him to do anything on his own.

[@anthonysince1969]

Lars is only 21 and James is only 22..

[@lejlatiric7037]

So young!!

[@fergushill5673]

Makes me wish bands could get that big now adays

[@_Chops_]

@@fergushill5673 just wait, I feel more bands coming up

[@BookClubDisaster]

@PSvGi They are not the same age if they have birthdays at different times of the year.....

[@georgemarko8403]

I was born one month before this interview. Great year for Metallica and me! :)

[@yearginclarke]

I was born 7 days before this interview.

[@Danimal77]

It's all about you right? Wow, someone's self-absorbed.

[@allsystemsgo8678]

Bullshit! No one was born in 1985.

[@joaofernandes2827]

maybe lars is your dad

[@neilpeartspurplenose8739]

Jesus. He's even doing it all the way back to 1985. Is there EVER an interview where Lars isn't eating something?!

[@burritolover182]

😂

[@jamescarter8311]

To be fair, now he usually chews on a toothpick.

[@spoonpilled]

I think he just has an oral fixation

[@benhoene6404]

Note that the band NEVER criticized making a music video as a form of selling out in this video. They just said they didn't do it because they didn't think it would even reach that big of an audience.

[@BookClubDisaster]

Yep and as soon as they thought their videos could get played, they made the One video.

[@UnchainedEruption]

They didn't do it because they didn't want to be associated with hair metal stereotypes. When they finally did do it, it was more like a Twilight Zone episode than the usual metal music video of the day.

[@ryderbusta2525]

i love how james drinks and lars eats apple at the same time

[@demonocusmetalocus3558]

In the 80s metallica was my favorite band, now days not so much but i still love those old albums.

[@loganlewis2523]

I love how lars said “when cliff and Kirk joined the band they contributed to a lot of the writing when the first two didn’t” I’m not sure if Ronnie contributed but Dave wrote 4 songs off the kill em all record I’m pretty sure he contributed

[@mauroyza100]

Kirk contributed with Riffs and fantastic solos in 4 songs of Ride The Lightning in one year in the band... and in that time they were starting to wrote Master Of Puppets álbum so... i can See why Lars said that... Kirk and Cliff fits better in Metallica than Mustaine

[@harryevans1786]

I was thinking that but let's face it, they hated Dave at this time, he does have writing credits in kill em all.

[@richardl9242]

@@harryevans1786 Mustaine also has 2 co-writing credits on Ride the lightning.

[@papabignuts9599]

Dave contributed on kill em all ride the lightning

[@BookClubDisaster]

Lars lying? I'm shocked.

[@juanrezende4914]

7:53 James hahahaha

[@FoFrx]

I was at this show right up front

[@buuzzsawtouchedme194]

+2 words 1 finger, Who was?

[@juanantoniocarmonacamacho3344]

Me too i was in front and it was crazy , to much wind at the end but very good performance

[@Memper]

Buuzzsaw Touched Me wtf

[@ighfee]

Damn I'm jealous man 🤘

[@V0r4xiz]

Sure you were

[@matthewvoss7365]

It's a great era to live in because we can watch videos from the past just like this on the internet.

[@shawnkhodai7665]

Even back in 1985 Lars was eating on camera

[@residentmemeinspector4157]

This is like a scrapped episode of the pinky and the brain

[@vintagegamerbr214]

hahaha yes!

[@paulallenscard8553]

Yngwie Malmsteen - Don't Let It End playing in the background! Yngwie played right after them that day, during this interview.

[@hmpz36911]

Silas Sell Would have been cool if Yngwie joined them onstage for a Purple cover or something.

[@stiwensigal2613]

"you know"

[@austinj.trevathan7810]

Mateusz lol

[@nielflashflaymours6336]

"Ummmm"

[@sennawillems901]

Hahaha

[@roqueadeleon]

LOL this interviewer is un-intentionally pretty funny. That super long first question, making Lars repeat answers haha. Lars answered the questions well and this was good insight to the band at the time. Thanks for uploading.

[@roqueadeleon]

I love how he asked the same question like 3 times LOL

[@JorgeRodriguez-xk6fv]

Jon Shady i agree with u. When he said people are saying Metallica dont know what they are doing. Shit Lars and James knew exactly what they were doing

[@kriskrepps9012]

Metallica still relevant 35 years later. Unbelievable .

[@pulse4503]

After selling like 170 millions of cds, their huge popolarity, won t dissappear out of the blue

[@umcaraqualquer3640]

And will probably remain relatively relevant after another 35 or so

[@bendup52]

They haven't made a good CD in 30 plus years. They suck

[@Nichwar19]

​@@bendup52shut your mouth pig

[@amoralamexicana1378]

James❤

[@leadriff126]

This dude asked one question in different ways the the whole time.... What differentiates this interviewer from other interviewers.

[@matt11994]

Man, a camera sure seems to bring out Lars’ appetite😂. My man’s ALWAYS got a snack!

[@kywildcat37]

I was 15 at this time and just learning who Metallica were. Little did I know the band that turned me on to thrash would be the biggest band in the world just a few years later. This was a great time to be growing up! Thanks for the upload! \m/

[@gaspanda]

They mention a really important distinction between them and most metal bands up until then which was they took to the stage in ordinary clothes rather than costume/leathers, and they didn't sing about the devil.. It was a big part of their rough and ready more "street" appeal.

[@gaspanda]

@@fredriksvard2603 to be honest I like, and have got records by, most of them.

[@santinogbarbas]

Lars "Apple Eater" Ulrich!

[@jazsminp1362]

Aww they look like small cute babies 😍😍😍😍😍

[@RichieIsRight]

I'm sure you're cute too Jazsmin 😘

[@ailinautelli1114]

it should be called "lars interview"

[@natazer]

So funny to listen to an awkward hetfield, while lars picks up the slack. Glad they found each other.

[@InRiquiem]

Hmmm are you sure beeing happy they met? It says a band is only as good as the drummer. Of course metallica wouldn't be the same without him. But sometimes I wish they had a real beast Behind the drums or at least someone who s famialire by playing double bass.

[@chlochlo742]

@@InRiquiem Honey, metallica wouldnt exist without Lars. Also literally listen to any of the videos theyve been dropping on yt lately. He's a beast.

[@InRiquiem]

@@chlochlo742 oh c'mon. Are u serious? Visit a doctor or wash your fokin eyes! His drumming got worse since the last 20 years. Everybody knows that. And by the way.. Hetfield wrote the songs and the riffs. Ulrich is not a. Messiah or something.

[@MrFancyFingers]

I was there! Such a good show, Yngwie played well that day too.

[@Liviopedata]

Why this metallica gig is so famous in the period of cliff what have special than others? I mean during only the time of cliff

[@perseepassacaille]

Pretty sure that's him playing in the background

[@graceghazaii4434]

Lars is doing all the talking here. I wanna hear more of what baby-faced James has to say.

[@lejlatiric7037]

Sameee James is such a cutie

[@RichieIsRight]

He was a bit shy and reserved as a younger man

[@ajkorras]

He obviously said what he had to say :-)

[@eazye519]

James was shy. Stfu

[@RichieIsRight]

@@eazye519 James was very shy as a teen and younger guy, thats why Dave Mustaine would do all the talking on stage in between songs when he was in the band. Also Lars has talked about how quiet and shy James was when they met....but he grew into the role of being a front man, so good for him 💪

[@emokiller907]

The Lennon and McCartney of metal

[@mateirociu7956]

Lars eating the apple is killing me😂

[@beeragainsthumanity1420]

With his mouth open. Some things never change.

[@BookClubDisaster]

I was so nervous wondering what he was going to do with it when he finished.

[@juufininykkosfani2568]

JAMES IS SO SHY

[@lejlatiric7037]

Truee

[@bullymaguire8458]

If Lars did not meet James no metallica will happen. Can't imagine a world without Metallica ❤️

[@JorgeRodriguez-xk6fv]

Thats why Metallica and Megadeth and Slayer and Anthrax are still around 30 plus years later. Look at all the other glam metal bands. They have been gone ever since grunge music became famous

[@allsystemsgo8678]

Like Motley Crue's tour grossing almost a 100 million? As far as Anthrax, they're around, but it's not like they're selling out arenas. They place 2,000 seaters, which half a dozen glam bands outsell.

[@hmpz36911]

Trulysarcastic44 Yeah but that's only because of a bit of a resurgence or renaissance. Thrash took a hit too, don't get me wrong, but most glam bands who were selling out stadiums in 88 were working day jobs in 95. A friend of mine played a club and said "that dude flipping the burgers looks like Jani Lane". It was Jani Lane. Those bands, their trendy bullshit only lasted them so long.

[@bbpoltergeist1554]

Anthrax was never important

[@jacklindsay9395]

True

[@Kensloos]

@@hmpz36911 As far as I know, bands like Motley Crue and Def Leppard always remained big, not because of nostalgia but because of a big fan base. Metallica went to super stardom, so you can't really compare them to Slayer, Megadeth or Anthrax. They also had to deal with declining attention, and they are considered 3 out of the 'Big Four'. So just imagine how many other less-known thrash band had to deal with that shit as well. It's not thrash that is the key to longevity, it's having a unique band with good music. That goes for the glam bands as well.

[@WhoisVinnie]

0:42 A metal musician eating an apple, how original.

[@austinj.trevathan7810]

I feel like the interviewer was just trying to get back at Lars the whole time because he made that joke about him being quiet.

[@julian8363]

When you have a partner as Lars who let you talk and help you if you don't have anytthing to say, over time you start to feel so confident a little by little you become someone like James who talk much better now

[@MichaelBrown-dc4zz]

James in aug of 85 is drastically different and looks younger than the dude you see 8 months later on puppets tour.

[@stylekbender2650]

100% agree. 8 months later he filled out and has sideburns lol. This is still the teenage KEM james.

[@profileone5655]

@@stylekbender2650 and than 3 years later he ages by 10 years

[@JacobHQ]

how are 87, 88, and 89 james the same person

[@raz0rcarich99]

Alcohol is the most physically damaging drug. Read about it.

[@profileone5655]

@@raz0rcarich99 not true. Abusing alcohol is damaging . But there are drugs well beyond alcohol as far as far as damaging the body

[@zamp6969]

Why would I see Metallica instead of Slayer? James: I don’t know... maybe you’re not into Satan. 😂😂😂

[@cherrygalmai4086]

I wish lars didn't age like he did. Bro was rlly cute

[@juliannaagoncillo6090]

Same; but for being the brains of Metallica it did cost him his hairline That or someone stole his wig sometime around the 90s and that’s how we got Fred Durst-cosplaying Lars

[@michaelgrahamwongacutemadness]

I think what lars meant to say is that kirk and Cliff are not control freaks unlike someone

[@SpectralUltra]

That had to been a good apple.

[@mcdlb181]

Day on the greens , wow what great memories of Oakland Ca.

[@Thelegacyman122]

They're like 22 and today they still sound the same

[@RandomPerson-ui3xv]

Yeah its almost like they're the same person

[@hazor777]

That date was right around the time I had heard of them and started to listen to them .

[@Locoandchooch]

Before James ditched the blow dryer

[@jenguillen7481]

I was 5 months old... I love you guys!!

[@smofla13]

lars "the music is the main thing, the image is the last thing" fast forward to load/reload era.

[@tab6496]

one of his famous last words, he's more poser than those ''poser'' band he used to hate back then.

[@MM-ig1iv]

Metallica used to have some of the longest songs ever! but they were awesome! you were on a mission when you were playing along with them... some liked it some hated it? I loved it! I miss and will always love the old Metallica... very inspiring!

[@calebmason1597]

I NEED JAMES'S SHIRT!!!!

[@xyz-ns7ym]

3:00 those legs

[@jisookim5847]

Damn James is a shy guy here .. sooooooo cute

[@lejlatiric7037]

He's too cutee

[@RichieIsRight]

I'm shy too.....will you like me

[@lrn_news9171]

Seems more like he doesn't give a fuck and doesn't wanna be interviewed

[@ThaiThom]

Lars is lying at about 1:50 by saying that Mustaine didn't contribute to the songwriting in the early days. No wonder Mustaine was pissed at them.

[@kp7309]

Who cares? Dave had megadeth, you Dave fans are so stuck in the past like him.

[@gordiasgordian925]

Kirk and Cliff contributed to the songwriting which the other 2 members didn't do? Lars knew full well this wasn't true.

[@ThaiThom]

@@kp7309 I like both bands but some people care about fair play and others don't.

[@NWOWCW4Life1]

Far from the only reason lol

[@ThaiThom]

@@NWOWCW4Life1 That is true!