@@markrosenquist8259 He didn't want to sing. He fell into that position because he was the only person in the band that could do it. He wanted to focus on guitar.
@@redrick8900 thats not true the band started off with James singing he never played guitar until they kicked Dave off and if he did it wasn't often. Dave was suppose to be the rhythm guitarist and kirk was gonna be the main solo guitarist but James just took Dave's place and still sung.
Did he not come from an elite family in Denmark (based on the house they lived in.. which is worth >$6 million by today's value)? He likely had a very high-level education. He's obviously very intelligent just listening to his interviews over the years. He seems to grasp concepts quickly. (Relax, Lars haters, I'm not talking about drumming ability here. Just overall intelligence level.)
This is a fucking GEM! This is such a 'holy shit' piece of history. I mean, I've heard this story a million fuckin' times but I've never heard an interview so close to the moment. Thank you!
Say what you want about Lars but he's a Metalhead through and through and his tenacity got them to where they are. Even early on, he's clearly running things.
Funny how they didn't like the two Flying V thing that ended up becoming a bit of a trademark for them... Also James said that Kirk was gonna get an Explorer, which ended up being his own thing :)
This photo looks like it was taken in the parking lot of the old Route 18 Flea Market in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Johnny "Z" had a record store there. I think he used to live in my hometown of Old Bridge, NJ, "Old Bridge Malitia".
It's interesting that Lars said that the split with Dave had "been in the can a long time". Also that James said it was "real funny" when they dropped him off on a bus. The way Dave remembers things: his departure seemed 'sudden and abrupt' but clearly it was not (for them). It's sad he was just oblivious to how much his behavior impacted everyone. Dave also remembered his trip to the bus stop being 'emotional' for everyone. It sounds like Lars and James were being very pragmatic about it (knowing that this line-up formula would have been disastrous later on). On the one hand, sort-of harsh that they were "leading him on" while waiting for someone to just 'come along'. But on the other hand, Dave really should have seen it coming (how much he agitated them).
I can’t stop thinking about allllllll the history these two “boys” will live out - the genius that’s yet to be released - the songs yet to be written and sung - god damn the innocents here is just crazy
For those that say Metallica "sold out", even back in 1983 they were thinking about changing it up. Just something they wanted to do, for better or worse *shrug*
@@blitzed3425 They were constantly changing their sounds throughout their whole discography, an artist always tries to reach new boundaries with their project
I'm trying to get a mental image here- is James driving and Lars and the interviewer in the back?! Also, are they driving that huge boat in the picture up above? Btw this is one of the best, most historic interviews from them
Amazing interview.... great to hear how Lars says he just started learning double bass, James is very active in expressing his nice and smart thoughts. Great. Great. Great.
@@ssherrierableWhat interview did you listen to? They were brutally honest and sounded like they knew what they wanted at just 19. They said Venom was cool as hell, but Saxon were dicks. Talked about their issues with Dave. Talked crap about Kerrang, they weren’t wrong, look what it turned into. I do see some irony though, as years later they totally sold out themselves.
@@Godloveszaza he technically fit into the mold but he didn't break the mold, and that's what Lars and James wanted. James says here straight up that they went with Kirk because he played with more feeling. And I think that holds up all the way thru to 2023.
@@ssherrierable I'm sure that's part of it. Alcoholics are unpredictable and unreliable, while even then, Lars/Cliff/James were very, very serious about Metallica being sustainable for the future. But even if Dave had gotten sober, I think his ego still would've caused problems, whereas Kirk always minimized his ego to bring Metallica together over the years.
Ya, Dave said he wrote In my Darkest Hour after learning of cliffs death. I don't think that song was ment to be nice. I wonder if there was some anger between them
@@stuartewoldt1513 the music was only written for Cliff the lyrics were meant for Dave's ex. At the end of song during live performances in the 80s Dave would always say rip cliff. Dave and Cliff actually got along at least from Dave's perspective.
@@clinteastwood6875 he didn’t play with them until Jan of Feb of 83 though so saying he’d join in Dec isn’t really the same. It was literally for just a few weeks. They barely knew each other. Maybe a couple of rehearsals and two or three shows that March and then drive to NY.
@@damonwillis3672 yeah, might be accurate, it seems James laughed off emotional stuff when he was young. you know the "I'm strong, tough, and never cry" attitude.
@@JCStorm76 Your perspective and Hetfield's are totally different. He's a professional musician who listened to the guy play more than anyone else. You heard him with 3 other guys on a cheap recording.
@@JCStorm76 You realize that your only source for that is a crackhead that is a confirmed liar right? The idea that anybody could take Mustaine's word over anyone is laughable.
what a trip. thanks for posting. it's so crazy to hear them talk about recruiting a lead singer who isn't Hetfield. I mean, a John Bush-fronted Metallica would have been pretty fucking fantastic, but I'm glad that James stayed put as the vocalist.
So cool to hear them so candid and loose this early in their career. They hadn't even recorded Kill 'Em All yet. I re-listen to this one every few years and it's always entertaining. Nice that they shed more light on the Dave departure. People act like it was one or two things and then they cut him out, but you can tell they gave him more chances than they would have liked. They seem genuinely frustrated that they put up with so much.
Well, I just partially agree with you. There isnt really any evidence for the song When Hell freezes over until August 1983, 4 months after Dave was kicked out of the band. I assume that Lars and James arranged the song, using Daves ideas, after he had left the band. We don't know how Daves ideas sounded in its original form, and it really doesnt matter. The song sounds great, and they are all credited.
That interview was just a couple of days after they fired Mustaine (11th of april), and a few days before they would record the Kill 'em All album (10th of may). This interview was during a pivot moment for Metallica!
Actually, Ktulu was definitely wrote while Dave was in the band it was called When Hell freezes over, but still, it was cowrote with Lars and James, they had every right to record it.
As much as Ive been disappointed since James's voice took a hit, I couldnt imagine another singer for this band. Crazy to think they were THIS CLOSE to having a different singer.
No question, the Chord progression Dm/Bf/A7/C is a huge piece in the make up of Hangar 18, and is relative to other songs such as the intro to My last words
"spider chord" idea. By the way: I totally agree with you that the acoustic guitar intro is the best part. Cheers from a Metallica and Megadeth fan from Norway :)
Dave had a strong personality and was reckless, I still think Dave helped them build the blueprint for the music. But Lars and James were not going to let anyone destroy the band.
It's crazy to see how bands was like playing for a few people get to go up to them and hang out talk about whatever...and then being the biggest in the world...just like back in 91. I saw Alice in chains before they got really popular..steel panther...and even skid row ..coolest guys that you could ever meet...like I talked to a guy years ago..he lived over Liverpool...and he saw at the time that nobody knew....black sabbath...they played for 100 people and after the gig...he went and hung out and all of them..now you can't get even close to them without people there at the concerts...
Well, once upon a time they were just people, like anybody else. And they still are. I'm sure someone famous has to be mindful about how they go about security and all, but on the whole monied interests are what tend to distort how others see them and their accomplishments. More product or prophet than person. Otherwise they'd likely still be approachable after shows.
Well sure, people have to remember they were 20 years old, and there was a lot of trash talking going both ways between Dave and them. Fuck, I remember how defensive I was at 20. Dave would have left and did his own thing eventually anyhow, thats just how he was. He needed full control in order to make it the way he wanted, which turned out to be pretty amazing in his own right.
I referred to the Ride the Lightning song when I mentioned the Spider Chord idea. My point was that he did not compose the song. I had to separate my comment because it was to long, so the first part is below. In the first part I also state my opinion on the Ktulu/ Hanger relation. As for "When" I think the Am I Evil relation is a lot more obvious than the Ktulu relation. These are minor details in the long and proud history of both bands, but I love discussing them :)
Yes, of course he is credited. He is a co-writer in those two songs. But I don't think those songs were arranged into complete songs while he was in the band. But it doesn't matter. The music is great anyhow. And we can leave with that. It's been nice talking to you. You clearly know your Megadeth history. Cheers from Norway.
He spends more time in Europe now than he did then. Since Metallica started he gets home like once every other year. They Recorded Puppets there for like 4 months.
jeez lars had been speaking english for only a few years but hes so articulate no focks or ohms now hes utterly immature hes like benjamin button regressing into childhood.
9:18 "They'll Get it!"--- Holy! Flashback (for me).... Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena March 21st, 2004. Track 6 00:24 (on the album); James to Lars "Just keep doin' it man... they'll get it! Keep it up Spokane..." FRANTIC!
Damn the boys were talking about Dave and Ron lol. I had always heard the story about Dave and how he got kicked out of the band and why he got kicked out of the band but even if Ron wasn’t the worlds greatest bass player at the time the boys were just fucking brutal lol “ yeah Cliff blows Ron away. Ron was just complete shit. He didn’t even know how to play bass. I had to teach him how to play bass because my band needed a bass player!” I really hope Ron never heard this interview back in the day. I know that he was in another band after Metallica for a while and that they almost got signed to a major label but they really never made it and I do legitimately feel bad for the guy. But I also remember that Metallica was made up of a bunch of guys that were 19 and 20 years old so it’s not like they knew how to handle things the best way. I listened to an interview with Ron a couple months back and the guys really treated him badly and he got the feeling months before they kicked him out of the band that the only reason they had him in the band was because he had a basement that the band could practice in and he had a van that could carry the equipment. Apparently like a month before they fired him he bought a brand new bass that was pretty expensive and it was the best base he had ever had and either someone in the band or someone associated with the band stole the bass and went and sold it.
They didn't fire Ron. He said he was leaving the band because he didn't want to move around or be a professional musician. That's why they were looking for a new bass player.
The next day, Sunday April 24 1983 weather was: Thunderstorm with Rain, Rain, Light Drizzle and Rain, Light Rain, Drizzle, Drizzle with Fog, Light Drizzle, Fog ... maybe you can find the exactly data from that date too.
Goddamn, they’re talking shit about everyone. This is a very rare video. I wish Lars and James would listen to this because they’re saying the exact opposite of what they say and modern years.
I can see my commentary was a little bit too harsh on Dave... Especially that "5 minutes" thing.. Of course he had lot of influence in the beginning. As for the "Call of Ktulu/ When Hell Freezes Over"-thing, I really cant find that composition anywhere until september 1983 (Lightning demo). The riff idea that the song is based on, is of course Dave's, and can be heard again in Hanger 18. My point is that you have to separate the riff idea from the composition. Same goes for Lightning and the
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lars is young but you can tell that he understands the business. he had the vision for the band
Even typical of non-Americans back then. And, I mean that as a compliment. He was focused like a laser-beam.
Joseph Maynor You don't become a famous musician worth 200 million by being an idiot.
NooDLES411911 that's right...well atleast it was ,back then..now the music industry trains people to be their pop star prostitutes
Shitty drummer, should’ve been the manager
@@avocadodip2157 nah he did a great thing on their albums
thank god metallica didnt get another singer. james is the best
Why would they get another singer? It wouldn’t be Metallica without James.
YeeeAAAAAH!
@@markrosenquist8259 He didn't want to sing. He fell into that position because he was the only person in the band that could do it. He wanted to focus on guitar.
@@redrick8900 thats not true the band started off with James singing he never played guitar until they kicked Dave off and if he did it wasn't often. Dave was suppose to be the rhythm guitarist and kirk was gonna be the main solo guitarist but James just took Dave's place and still sung.
@@Godloveszaza Are you stupid or a liar?
Damn, Lars is all business. And he´s 19 at the time!
He was still down to earth now in may actually - believe it or not.
Very European of him. :-)
Lmao
He learned from diamond head
Did he not come from an elite family in Denmark (based on the house they lived in.. which is worth >$6 million by today's value)? He likely had a very high-level education. He's obviously very intelligent just listening to his interviews over the years. He seems to grasp concepts quickly. (Relax, Lars haters, I'm not talking about drumming ability here. Just overall intelligence level.)
This is a fucking GEM! This is such a 'holy shit' piece of history. I mean, I've heard this story a million fuckin' times but I've never heard an interview so close to the moment. Thank you!
Say what you want about Lars but he's a Metalhead through and through and his tenacity got them to where they are. Even early on, he's clearly running things.
They were definitely driving on 287/440 going over the Outer Bridge to Staten Island. You can here them say "take 278".
OLD BRIDGE METAL MILITIA!! 🤘🤘
Can't believe I haven't seen this before! Such an early interview. Pure gold! Thanks for the upload!
Funny how they didn't like the two Flying V thing that ended up becoming a bit of a trademark for them... Also James said that Kirk was gonna get an Explorer, which ended up being his own thing :)
Hetfield bought a V because Schenker had a V.
I bought an Explorer because Hetfield had an Explorer.
So...I'm the next generational phenom?! 😀
27:00 "Two V guitars are real cliche, I think Kirk's gonna get an Explorer" - Good one James
Lars was definitely the voice of the band. Especially in the early years. This interview was 3 days before my 4th birthday.🎉
5:38 - recording in a big ballroom "so we get the good live sound" - you dont hear that anymore
Its so cool to hear them talk about kirk
Wow they had justed kicked mustaine out of the band when this was recorded.Great interview
This photo looks like it was taken in the parking lot of the old Route 18 Flea Market in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Johnny "Z" had a record store there. I think he used to live in my hometown of Old Bridge, NJ, "Old Bridge Malitia".
Riffraff Rackus that's exactly where I thought it was taken... I live 10 minutes from there, and I'm proud to be born in Jersey! \m/
NJ Roll Call! lol 😝
OLD BRIDGE METAL MILITIA!!!!
James with a V and KIRK with an Explorer. That would have been very strange lol
It's interesting that Lars said that the split with Dave had "been in the can a long time". Also that James said it was "real funny" when they dropped him off on a bus. The way Dave remembers things: his departure seemed 'sudden and abrupt' but clearly it was not (for them). It's sad he was just oblivious to how much his behavior impacted everyone. Dave also remembered his trip to the bus stop being 'emotional' for everyone. It sounds like Lars and James were being very pragmatic about it (knowing that this line-up formula would have been disastrous later on). On the one hand, sort-of harsh that they were "leading him on" while waiting for someone to just 'come along'. But on the other hand, Dave really should have seen it coming (how much he agitated them).
They should have been Men and told him before they sent to NYC, Metallica stole his music and have sucked for 30 plus years
I can’t stop thinking about allllllll the history these two “boys” will live out - the genius that’s yet to be released - the songs yet to be written and sung - god damn the innocents here is just crazy
Teenagers
For those that say Metallica "sold out", even back in 1983 they were thinking about changing it up. Just something they wanted to do, for better or worse *shrug*
damn i wasn't even aware that was a thing... the first three albums are amazing.
@@blitzed3425 They were constantly changing their sounds throughout their whole discography, an artist always tries to reach new boundaries with their project
@@blitzed3425 They 100% did and there is even audio of them talking about changing their sound to fit the times.
Cliff was into lots of music from slow to heavy. He really taught them tons in a few short years.
@John Callenbach They didn't change their sound for money.
I'm trying to get a mental image here- is James driving and Lars and the interviewer in the back?! Also, are they driving that huge boat in the picture up above? Btw this is one of the best, most historic interviews from them
Cruising around the mean streets of NEW JERSEY! 😎
19 years old. Amazing
Amazing interview.... great to hear how Lars says he just started learning double bass, James is very active in expressing his nice and smart thoughts. Great. Great. Great.
All they did was talk shit about everyone they were once friends with, kinda scumbaggish if you ask me…
@@ssherrierableWhat interview did you listen to? They were brutally honest and sounded like they knew what they wanted at just 19. They said Venom was cool as hell, but Saxon were dicks. Talked about their issues with Dave. Talked crap about Kerrang, they weren’t wrong, look what it turned into. I do see some irony though, as years later they totally sold out themselves.
@@ssherrierable cry
The thought of Lars and Dave in the same band never ceases to boggle the mind
Lars’s drumming would not have fit Dave’s rhythm style
@@matthewmakiseemed to fit fine u listen to their early stuff
@@Godloveszaza he technically fit into the mold but he didn't break the mold, and that's what Lars and James wanted. James says here straight up that they went with Kirk because he played with more feeling. And I think that holds up all the way thru to 2023.
@@Takkun1138I heard they went with Kirk because Dave was drunk driving and fucked up all the time
@@ssherrierable I'm sure that's part of it. Alcoholics are unpredictable and unreliable, while even then, Lars/Cliff/James were very, very serious about Metallica being sustainable for the future.
But even if Dave had gotten sober, I think his ego still would've caused problems, whereas Kirk always minimized his ego to bring Metallica together over the years.
Shockingly candid. They are so careful with what they say after this
What’s crazy is Dave and Cliff were in the band at the same time for only about 2 months Feb to Apr 83.
Ya, Dave said he wrote In my Darkest Hour after learning of cliffs death. I don't think that song was ment to be nice. I wonder if there was some anger between them
@@stuartewoldt1513 the music was only written for Cliff the lyrics were meant for Dave's ex. At the end of song during live performances in the 80s Dave would always say rip cliff. Dave and Cliff actually got along at least from Dave's perspective.
And CLiff voted his ass out..lol
Cliff joined in December of 82. So more like 4 months.
@@clinteastwood6875 he didn’t play with them until Jan of Feb of 83 though so saying he’d join in Dec isn’t really the same. It was literally for just a few weeks. They barely knew each other. Maybe a couple of rehearsals and two or three shows that March and then drive to NY.
James when they put dave on a bus - "Yeah that was real funny" that is hilarious
Shane Flach priceless hahahah
According to Dave's book James had tears in his eyes when he dropped him off at the bus station
@@damonwillis3672 yeah, might be accurate, it seems James laughed off emotional stuff when he was young. you know the "I'm strong, tough, and never cry" attitude.
He’s lying
Fuck you who laughed at letting Dave go
The members of Exodus were really good at helping out their Metal brothers (Metallica, Slayer) throughout the years!
Riffraff Rackus Your correct about the photo location. Man the memories. That whole scene was epic.
For a long time fan like me, this is a gem! Got some interesting new insight about Dave’s departure. Metallica in the making, priceless
April 1983:
James: Age 19
Lars: 19
Kirk: 20
Cliff: 21
11:25 "Ron was shit"
I thought he was an okay bass player and I thought Ron and James were friends....
James is lying
Nooo way dude. Ron was just some guy I knew and he was shit. He didn't even know how to talk. I had to reach him to eat. 😆
@@JCStorm76 Your perspective and Hetfield's are totally different. He's a professional musician who listened to the guy play more than anyone else. You heard him with 3 other guys on a cheap recording.
@@redrick8900 Maybe but he’s definitely lying in relation to Dave’s sacking. James cried after they told him to pack his bags. James is all show
@@JCStorm76 You realize that your only source for that is a crackhead that is a confirmed liar right? The idea that anybody could take Mustaine's word over anyone is laughable.
it was funny to hear about the magazine issues, and how dedicated they were to the metal cause.
what a trip. thanks for posting. it's so crazy to hear them talk about recruiting a lead singer who isn't Hetfield. I mean, a John Bush-fronted Metallica would have been pretty fucking fantastic, but I'm glad that James stayed put as the vocalist.
Damn I cant believe I just found this interview, thank you gor the upload METALLICA 4 LIFE
The irony of James calling Ron an outcast.
They were good friends since school
He was projecting
My very first thought. Nothing like being called an outcast by a fellow outcast.
14:55 I think they witnessed a car accident (or near accident).
So cool to hear them so candid and loose this early in their career. They hadn't even recorded Kill 'Em All yet. I re-listen to this one every few years and it's always entertaining. Nice that they shed more light on the Dave departure. People act like it was one or two things and then they cut him out, but you can tell they gave him more chances than they would have liked. They seem genuinely frustrated that they put up with so much.
This was Kirk's 10th day in the band!!!! 12 days after mustaines firing
Well, I just partially agree with you. There isnt really any evidence for the song When Hell freezes over until August 1983, 4 months after Dave was kicked out of the band. I assume that Lars and James arranged the song, using Daves ideas, after he had left the band. We don't know how Daves ideas sounded in its original form, and it really doesnt matter. The song sounds great, and they are all credited.
EPIC!!!! Thanks for sharing this!
I didn’t know they lived in old bridge New Jersey from 1983 to 1984 on englishtown road… I can’t believe they were so close to here and I didn’t know…
Kirk is 20! hahahaha, Jesus they were kids!
That interview was just a couple of days after they fired Mustaine (11th of april), and a few days before they would record the Kill 'em All album (10th of may). This interview was during a pivot moment for Metallica!
Actually, Ktulu was definitely wrote while Dave was in the band it was called When Hell freezes over, but still, it was cowrote with Lars and James, they had every right to record it.
They didn't even have to credit him. All he had was a chord progression.
holy shit they were at most 20 here O.O
As much as Ive been disappointed since James's voice took a hit, I couldnt imagine another singer for this band. Crazy to think they were THIS CLOSE to having a different singer.
I remember James pulling in that car at the Channel in Boston
No question, the Chord progression Dm/Bf/A7/C is a huge piece in the make up of Hangar 18, and is relative to other songs such as the intro to My last words
At 32:29 Lars references to San Antonio, TX being real metal!!!
I sure wish I could hear James better and that Lars wasn't all up in the microphone haha some things never change lol 😆 gosh I love this band!!
Lars is candid with a healthy sense of projection.
My favorite lines from James are, “that was real funny” and then, “got anymore beer?” The dude’s adorable 😂
Amazing. Thanks for posting.
Oooh no wonder james and lars talking voice was soft and different😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I seen them the night before in Staten Island Venoms 1st show 8n America
Anyone know who was/is Chris Babish (?) [The Rods, Manowar] mentioned by Lars - no digital record of the producer
LOL. the KING is ruling RUclips as well, thx TRACE!!!! EPIC.
"spider chord" idea. By the way: I totally agree with you that the acoustic guitar intro is the best part. Cheers from a Metallica and Megadeth fan from Norway :)
Dave had a strong personality and was reckless, I still think Dave helped them build the blueprint for the music. But Lars and James were not going to let anyone destroy the band.
Thrash metal was basically invented by Dave, and hardcore punk. All the guitars before him sounded just like NWOBHM.
@dr.juerdotitsgo5119 and after Metallica ran out if Mustaine Burton stuff they have sucked bad. ]v[egadet]-[ 4 Life!
Thank You!😮💪💪
Crazy how this interview is only 2 weeks after they fired Mustaine.
Damn... I was 10... A budding metalhead listening to the Stones, Beatles, Aerosmith...
What did they say the last gig with Dave was, the Roxx? Looked on setlist FM it doesn't seem to go back that far in the year.
It's crazy to see how bands was like playing for a few people get to go up to them and hang out talk about whatever...and then being the biggest in the world...just like back in 91. I saw Alice in chains before they got really popular..steel panther...and even skid row ..coolest guys that you could ever meet...like I talked to a guy years ago..he lived over Liverpool...and he saw at the time that nobody knew....black sabbath...they played for 100 people and after the gig...he went and hung out and all of them..now you can't get even close to them without people there at the concerts...
Well, once upon a time they were just people, like anybody else. And they still are. I'm sure someone famous has to be mindful about how they go about security and all, but on the whole monied interests are what tend to distort how others see them and their accomplishments. More product or prophet than person. Otherwise they'd likely still be approachable after shows.
Yeah, James, in the background saying it was funny firing Mustaine! but in all other video interviews, it was a whole different thing
Well sure, people have to remember they were 20 years old, and there was a lot of trash talking going both ways between Dave and them. Fuck, I remember how defensive I was at 20. Dave would have left and did his own thing eventually anyhow, thats just how he was. He needed full control in order to make it the way he wanted, which turned out to be pretty amazing in his own right.
I love that Lars name dropped Anvil!
I referred to the Ride the Lightning song when I mentioned the Spider Chord idea. My point was that he did not compose the song. I had to separate my comment because it was to long, so the first part is below. In the first part I also state my opinion on the Ktulu/ Hanger relation. As for "When" I think the Am I Evil relation is a lot more obvious than the Ktulu relation. These are minor details in the long and proud history of both bands, but I love discussing them :)
Saw them at Rathskeller Boston that august tripping balls🤘🤪
james and lars were teenage weirdos now there 50 something weirdos.
Amazing. Simply amazing.
Thanks !
This is freakin historic
Yes, of course he is credited. He is a co-writer in those two songs. But I don't think those songs were arranged into complete songs while he was in the band. But it doesn't matter. The music is great anyhow. And we can leave with that. It's been nice talking to you. You clearly know your Megadeth history. Cheers from Norway.
And thats how you win a conversation. Cheers to you my friend
Funny that Lars' accent doesn't sound as strong as it is now...
He spends more time in Europe now than he did then. Since Metallica started he gets home like once every other year. They Recorded Puppets there for like 4 months.
Thanks for uploading! Real piece of methistory.
Little did they know they would one day be the biggest band in the world.
The metallica channel have liked this themselves
James did play the V for several years in a row tho, and he still plays a V very often. Kirk likes his ESP NV or M.
lol "kirk was kind of the whole band so I guess they’re…”
wooooow this interview was eeeeeearly! kill em all is still metal up your ass and they just kicked Jason out? shiiiit. I love hearing this stuff.
I ment Dave, not Jason lol
@@Balto678 He made an easily-understandable mistake on the internet! GETTTTTTT HIMMMMMMMM!
jeez lars had been speaking english for only a few years but hes so articulate no focks or ohms now hes utterly immature hes like benjamin button regressing into childhood.
Love how non PC James is when he mentions Jamaica, Queens in NY 😂
Who cares
I miss that what did he say?
@@dinkbuster1 that he had white privilege and a armpit
@@stuartewoldt1513 lmao ok
It was a dumb, racist comment and you're dumb and anti-Black for liking it.
No Remorse is such a strange song in terms of composition. Did they put two songs together?
I guess that's where Dave Mustaine got the idea to have Megadeth stitch songs together.
10:45 they really admired him and loved him from day one.
9:18 "They'll Get it!"--- Holy! Flashback (for me).... Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena March 21st, 2004. Track 6 00:24 (on the album); James to Lars "Just keep doin' it man... they'll get it! Keep it up Spokane..." FRANTIC!
They really were more interested talking about Dave than they were talking about themselves.
30:38 - End of cassette side A! XD
James playing along with Lars.
Killer... this is like the holy grail recording.
Damn the boys were talking about Dave and Ron lol. I had always heard the story about Dave and how he got kicked out of the band and why he got kicked out of the band but even if Ron wasn’t the worlds greatest bass player at the time the boys were just fucking brutal lol “ yeah Cliff blows Ron away. Ron was just complete shit. He didn’t even know how to play bass. I had to teach him how to play bass because my band needed a bass player!” I really hope Ron never heard this interview back in the day. I know that he was in another band after Metallica for a while and that they almost got signed to a major label but they really never made it and I do legitimately feel bad for the guy. But I also remember that Metallica was made up of a bunch of guys that were 19 and 20 years old so it’s not like they knew how to handle things the best way. I listened to an interview with Ron a couple months back and the guys really treated him badly and he got the feeling months before they kicked him out of the band that the only reason they had him in the band was because he had a basement that the band could practice in and he had a van that could carry the equipment. Apparently like a month before they fired him he bought a brand new bass that was pretty expensive and it was the best base he had ever had and either someone in the band or someone associated with the band stole the bass and went and sold it.
They didn't fire Ron. He said he was leaving the band because he didn't want to move around or be a professional musician. That's why they were looking for a new bass player.
@@redrick8900you must not have listened to this video but I’m baffled because your commenting on it here 😂😂😂
@@ssherrierable Typical millennial ignorance.
The next day, Sunday April 24 1983 weather was: Thunderstorm with Rain, Rain, Light Drizzle and Rain, Light Rain, Drizzle, Drizzle with Fog, Light Drizzle, Fog ... maybe you can find the exactly data from that date too.
this is amazing!
So Dave was kicked out on April 11th 1983
Goddamn, they’re talking shit about everyone. This is a very rare video. I wish Lars and James would listen to this because they’re saying the exact opposite of what they say and modern years.
10:51 :(
Zachary Johnson 😔
wonder if the pic used above is from the actual interview?🤔
This is gold
I can see my commentary was a little bit too harsh on Dave... Especially that "5 minutes" thing.. Of course he had lot of influence in the beginning. As for the "Call of Ktulu/ When Hell Freezes Over"-thing, I really cant find that composition anywhere until september 1983 (Lightning demo). The riff idea that the song is based on, is of course Dave's, and can be heard again in Hanger 18. My point is that you have to separate the riff idea from the composition. Same goes for Lightning and the
That isn't a riff. It's a chord progression.
"We think this is the lineup that is going to work." Um, yeah, you have no idea Lars! :P
This is great. And hilarious.