Lars Ulrich looked back on his life story in a new interview, some of which was caught on video, reports Rolling Stone. "When music took over [my life], I felt like I was in the wrong place at the right time," he says with a laugh. "L.A. is part of [Metallica's] story, and L.A. helped shape who we were but more for the wrong reasons."

The drummer goes on to explain in the clip, which arrives via Humanity magazine, that all of his influences at the time came from England and its punk-influenced New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene. "There was none of that going on in L.A. in 1980, '81, '82," he says, laughing. "That was when hair metal and the Mötley Crües of the world – no disrespect – were ruling the roost. We were misfits, outcasts. We didn't belong."

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When the time came to create some imagery for their new MyTheresa denim capsule, Citizens Of Humanity tapped a lensman with a different sort of cred - Lars Ulrich. CoH’s lineup of six styles was inspired by the metal scene of the ’80s and early ’90s, over which Metallica loomed so large. Ulrich (who had dabbled in photography in the past) captured his wife, Jessica Miller, wearing the pieces; a veteran model, she walked for houses from Chanel to Marc Jacobs in the aughts before retiring from the runway.

Vogue.com, caught up with Ulrich, who’s been busy in the studio finishing up Metallica’s next record, to talk about working with his wife, his personal style, and fashion’s newfound taste for all things metal. A couple of excerpts follows:

Q: How did the project come about? How did you initially receive the idea of it?

A: “Three or four months ago, I was approached via my publicist about doing a piece in the Citizens of Humanity magazine with Justin O’Shea. [He’s] a really cool guy and I had always been aware of him from the sidelines, so when the idea presented itself via the magazine to do something together, I jumped at it. [O’Shea and I] just hit it off. It felt like we were kindred souls or lost brothers, so we’re hanging out the whole day, shooting stuff for the magazine, he’s interviewing me and we’re talking, and last thing he was doing [at MyTheresa] before he went on to Brioni was this new denim collection inspired by harder rock bands in the ’80s, my own included. Metallica was one of his inspirations in putting [it] together, and basically by the end of the day, we were going, “Wouldn’t it be fun if I shot photos of my wife for the launch?” It wasn’t something that came through branding people; it was literally just Justin and me hanging out.”

Q: What’s your take on fashion’s newfound interest in metal iconography?

A: “I’m generally a very open person, so I think that we can all inspire each other and share. I always like when things [move] across genres. I’ve always struggled with being put into a particular label or group, so I love when mixtures happen. If there’s a thing happening in fashion at the moment where harder rock or metal are helping to inspire things that are happening, then that’s awesome.

Read more at Vogue.com.

Metallica has completed the recordings for their upcoming 10th studio album, expected later this year.

Speaking with NBC Sports on June 6th prior to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins, Metallica singer James Hetfield revealed: "We're mixing it now, so hopefully by fall it'll be out and hitting people's ears. We're super stoked about it. It's been a long time coming, and, you know, this is what we do. We love playing, and the next album is exactly what it's supposed to be, so we're excited about it."

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