Lars Ulrich Sets Approximate Release Date for Next Metallica Album

[JamesG]

Lars Ulrich Sets Approximate Release Date for Next Metallica Album
by Jonathan Barkan
July 28, 2012


In a radio interview with Vancouver’s 99.3 The Fox, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich revealed that the band has plans to enter the studio to begin writing and recording the follow-up to 2008′s 'Death Magnetic' this September. However, busy plans will make the process take a little longer than normal.

For instance, the band was very busy putting together to two-day Orion Music + More festival that occurred just a few weeks ago. Due to the success of the inaugural year, the band will be bringing the festival back next year, which requires a lot of planning and orchestration.





Then there is the 3D Metallica movie, which is being helmed by Predators director Nimród Antal. The concert footage will be shot Aug. 24th and 25th on a massive 140′x50′ stage.

According to Ulrich, the stage will have, “colossal components and striking visual elements spanning Metallica’s entire 30-year career.” The rest of the film will be shot in the two to three weeks that will follow these shows.





So what does all of this mean for the release date of the next Metallica album? Lars is saying that Metallica will be making their fans wait a bit before a new album:

“I would say late ’13 or early ’14. It’s difficult to imagine… I think even late ’13 may be a bit optimistic. I would say hopefully we can realistically get a record out probably about a year and half from now, so maybe early ’14.”

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/31...tallica-album/

[hawkeye123]

Awesome news! I don't think I have heard any of their newer stuff. I do plan on checking it out, as soon as I get a chance. The last album I bought was re-load. I love Metallica though. The black album was my anthem as a teenager. They are my favorite metal band.

[JamesG]

I liked 'Death Magnetic', but I haven't really listened to the Lou Reed collab. album 'Lulu'. It got very negative reviews.

[hawkeye123]

Originally Posted by JamesG

I liked 'Death Magnetic', but I haven't really listened to the Lou Reed collab. album 'Lulu'. It got very negative reviews.

I have heard Kill em all, Ride the lightning, Master of puppets, And justice for all, The black album, Load and Re load. I loved them all. Aside from the black album. Only certain songs on each album. I will have to check out Death magnetic. What would you say is the best song?

[JamesG]

Originally Posted by hawkeye123

I have heard Kill em all, Ride the lightning, Master of puppets, And justice for all, The black album, Load and Re load. I loved them all. Aside from the black album. Only certain songs on each album. I will have to check out Death magnetic. What would you say is the best song?

I liked them all, 'Death Magnetic' was an ok album.

Yeah, the only album you're missing is 'St. Anger' which a lot of Metallica fans seem to hate. It's not my most favorite album but I like the song 'St. Anger'.

I also really enjoyed 'S&M' (Symphony & Metallica), that was a great album. I have the DVD too.

[hawkeye123]

Originally Posted by JamesG

I liked them all, 'Death Magnetic' was an ok album.

Yeah, the only album you're missing is 'St. Anger' which a lot of Metallica fans seem to hate. It's not my most favorite album but I like the song 'St. Anger'.

I also really enjoyed 'S&M' (Symphony & Metallica), that was a great album. I have the DVD too.

Now that you mention it. I think I have heard St. Anger. I just forgot about it. I don't own that one though. Maybe I will pick up that and, Death Magnetic at the same time. I don't think ive heard Symphony & Metallica yet either.