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JamesG · 02-16-2017, 04:16 PM

Metallica's James Hetfield "Livid" over Grammys Mic Issues
by The Associated Press
2/15/17

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says lead singer James Hetfield was "livid" over the technical mishap that left him without a working microphone for the band's Grammy duet with Lady Gaga.

Hetfield's verses weren't audible for the first half of the Sunday performance of "Moth Into Flame." He eventually moved over to share Gaga's microphone for the remainder of the song.

Ulrich told Grammy host James Corden on Corden's "The Late Late Show" on Wednesday that Hetfield was furious about the snafu. He said Hetfield is normally a "chill guy," but it "was not a lot of fun" in the dressing room after the set.

Ulrich said the band "fought through it" and some people told him afterward that even with the mistake, the performance was "great television."

During an interview with The Associated Press, longtime Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich said Wednesday, "These kinds of things are horrible when they happen, but that's one of the risks of live television."

Ehrlich has heard a different story from his crew about the problem. "My guys say that the mic cable was connected. My guys' theory was that ... one of the extras [onstage] accidentally kicked out the cable that went to the mic."

Still, the end result was Hetfield's singing couldn't be heard for the first part of the performance. "Obviously, we apologize to the band," Ehrlich said, calling the mishap "awful."

He added that he's worked with Metallica for years, so to see that happen was personally upsetting to him: "You hurt."

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JO Sweet Heart · 02-16-2017, 08:40 PM

To me, the best thing about the Grammy award show is Alison Krauss remaining with more Grammy awards than any other singer in music history.

God bless you and her always!!!

Holly (a fan of Alison since 1994)

P.S. She is just four behind the person with the most and that is late conductor Georg Solti. May her new album named Windy City, released this Friday, add to her current total of 27 at next year's show!

ABlairican Pie · 02-17-2017, 08:12 PM

I heard about that frustrating faux pas with James Hetfield's mic. I also heard, oddly enough, that when Dave Mustaine went forward for the Grammy for Megadeth's 'Dystopia'' album, the house band started playing "Master Of Puppets" by Metallica.

02-16-2017, 04:16 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,333	James Hetfield is "Livid" over Tech. Issues during Grammy Performance w/ Lady Gaga *Metallica's James Hetfield "Livid" over Grammys Mic Issues* by The Associated Press 2/15/17 Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says lead singer James Hetfield was "livid" over the technical mishap that left him without a working microphone for the band's Grammy duet with Lady Gaga. Hetfield's verses weren't audible for the first half of the Sunday performance of "Moth Into Flame." He eventually moved over to share Gaga's microphone for the remainder of the song. Ulrich told Grammy host James Corden on Corden's "The Late Late Show" on Wednesday that Hetfield was furious about the snafu. He said Hetfield is normally a "chill guy," but it "was not a lot of fun" in the dressing room after the set. Ulrich said the band "fought through it" and some people told him afterward that even with the mistake, the performance was "great television." During an interview with The Associated Press, longtime Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich said Wednesday, "These kinds of things are horrible when they happen, but that's one of the risks of live television." Ehrlich has heard a different story from his crew about the problem. "My guys say that the mic cable was connected. My guys' theory was that ... one of the extras [onstage] accidentally kicked out the cable that went to the mic." Still, the end result was Hetfield's singing couldn't be heard for the first part of the performance. "Obviously, we apologize to the band," Ehrlich said, calling the mishap "awful." He added that he's worked with Metallica for years, so to see that happen was personally upsetting to him: "You hurt." http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...-glitch-976550 Attached Images

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JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,938	To me, the best thing about the Grammy award show is Alison Krauss remaining with more Grammy awards than any other singer in music history. God bless you and her always!!! Holly (a fan of Alison since 1994) P.S. She is just four behind the person with the most and that is late conductor Georg Solti. May her new album named Windy City, released this Friday, add to her current total of 27 at next year's show!
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02-17-2017, 08:12 PM	#3
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	I heard about that frustrating faux pas with James Hetfield's mic. I also heard, oddly enough, that when Dave Mustaine went forward for the Grammy for Megadeth's 'Dystopia'' album, the house band started playing "Master Of Puppets" by Metallica.
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