Photo: Gustella/WireImageThe dudes from Metallica have reconciled their differences with ex-bassist Jason Newsted, and Newsted will join the band for their performance this Sunday at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Newsted was hired by Metallica in 1986 after original bassist Cliff Burton died in a tour bus accident. He worked with the band until 2001, when he quit to play with Ozzy Osbourne, Echobrain and Voivod. Robert Trujillo replaced Newsted and remains Metallica's current bassist. Trujillo will also perform at the Induction Ceremony.
When we spoke with James Hetfield while ago, he agreed that the band and Newsted were ready to bury the hatchet.
"Obviously, Jason, who played on quite a few records and was in the band fourteen years, and Robert, who is in the band now [will be there]. And Cliff, unfortunately, won’t be able to be there, but hopefully his father or someone from his family will be able to represent him."
When asked if it would be weird for the band to be onstage with an ex-member, Hetfield said no.
"There’s no reason for it to be weird, not at all. The thing we don’t want to be a part of is the soap opera, the drama of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I know nowadays, everyone wants to see the trainwreck happen. But we saw it, we saw Blondie onstage arguing over crap – it’s like, 'Come on. You guys have so much history, so much inspired by you guys, don’t let this get in the way.' It really cheapens the moment, so we’re very into just opening our arms and enjoying this moment with who deserves to be up there with us."
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BBoy | April 10, 2009 8:49 PM
Lars loves art
just askin' | April 7, 2009 12:23 PM
Anyone know if the men of metalica like art? I am an art dealer and have found a sculptor whose work is twisted metal. I suspect rockers of this ilk will totally dig it. Lots of chains and iron.