METALLICA's James Hetfield - "The Essentials That Characterize Our Music Remain Unchanged"
August 9, 2006, 17 years ago
The following report is courtesy of Lee Yong-sung from The Korea Herald:
METALLICA, one of the world's most successful heavy-metal bands, will return to Korea on August 15 to play at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in southeastern Seoul. Formed in 1981, the American hard-rock band has sold more than 90 million albums. During their first live concert in the country, which was eight years ago, some 35,000 fans filled Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Hall - even though Korea's economy was struggling.
"It was shocking to see Korean fans sing with us throughout the concert," said James Hetfield, lead singer of the band, in an interview. "I thought here are true Metallica fans."The upcoming concert is being planned to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Master Of Puppets.
The band's third album came out in the same year that bassist Cliff Burton died in a tragic bus accident. The album is now considered essential for any heavy-metal fan.
Since then, Robert Trujillo, who is also well known for his work in OZZY OSBOURNE's band, has taken over the instrument.
"It is true that our musical style has changed over time, but the essentials that characterize our music remain unchanged," Hetfield said.
