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Sometimes artists die young, and we don't know exactly why. I think that, in life, you have these special individuals, whether it's Jimi Hendrix or Janis Joplin or Kurt Cobain. They're on this journey - they're on this earth to change things, to make things incredible - and then they're not with us anymore.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
Let's put it this way: I did not get in trouble every time I drank, but every time I got in trouble, I'd been drinking.
Dave Mustaine Metallica
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There is a lot of energy between Lars and James, and sometimes that energy can erupt. I know that before I was in the band, Kirk was the guy who was often in the middle, and it was important at that time. And now I feel like sometimes I'm the guy that's in the middle between not just James and Lars, but even Kirk.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
I'm always feeling like I don't belong, no matter where I am. So I'm just searching for a family nonstop, and sometimes I find it in the mosh pit, sometimes I find it when I'm doing some French TV show with the president's wife.
James Hetfield Metallica -
I've been friends with Jaco Pastorius's son since 1996 - Johnny Pastorius, the eldest son. And I remember when I first met him, I said, 'Some day, you've gotta make a film about your father,' because his influence is so broad.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
I would say [Lamar] Kendrick, it`s always fun to see what happens when Kendrick takes the stage. And my two oldest kids are huge fans of him.
Lars Ulrich Metallica -
Yesterday evening I received a call that a person had located a body and the investigators from SDSD Homicide Division described our beloved mother, Sally Estabrook. Thank you all for your prayers, your good thoughts, and positive vibes.
Dave Mustaine Metallica -
If you shake my hand, better count your fingers.
Dave Mustaine Metallica
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In a lot of ways, Metallica is like a fusion band. It's not necessarily jazz or any of that, but the music is grooving.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
I had a band called Infectious Grooves back in the Nineties. That music was really a mixture of styles, and we had some stuff that was punk rock, ska, but then we had a lot of funk in there.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
You listen to a Metallica song, and you listen to the drums, and they're not necessarily swinging, but the arrangements are different. Why is that? Because it's more in tune with jazz arrangements. It's very different. It's not a traditional rock and roll production, in terms of the drums.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
If you choose to take care of yourself, you're going to get more mileage for your career.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
We'd record a song that people liked and wanted to hear on the radio, and the radio wouldn't play it because it was too long. Or they wanted to edit it, which we wouldn't allow.
James Hetfield Metallica -
It's very important to us, family, and the balance of family within the band is probably the most important. Metallica is important, but when you have your wife and your kids, and you need to maintain that and keep the peace, it's important to work around the schedule of the kids' schools.
Robert Trujillo Metallica
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Jaco Pastorius gave the bass a new voice. I mean, he was very inspired by singers like Frank Sinatra. And in a lot of ways, maybe he wanted to be a singer himself.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
With our fans, a lot of times, people get upset because maybe they didn't get what they wanted, whatever. But we always write the songs for us, number one.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
Ask the sheep for their beliefs... Do you kill on God's command?
Dave Mustaine Metallica -
We see kids out there on their parent's shoulders rocking out. And that's really special.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
You need to find a way to propel this creativity to the masses. People get brainwashed and they start to forget what's good.
Robert Trujillo Metallica -
No matter how beautiful a girl is, she still shits.
Dave Mustaine Metallica
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I've discovered that sheer quantity doesn't necessarily make for a heavier sound; if anything, overdubs make guitars sound mushier.
James Hetfield Metallica -
People always complain about something. If you face yourself and stand up strong, you're OK. You can't go wrong.
James Hetfield Metallica -
Trios aren't really geared for slide unless you're gonna play chords, or play that simple George Thorogood style. It gets pretty thin when you play single note lines.
James Hetfield Metallica -
Penelope Spheeris is a wonderful lady. She's a very talented director, and I curse better because of her.
Dave Mustaine Metallica