Drummer Lars Ulrich on avoiding nostalgia, and why the band decided to reunite with the San Francisco Symphony.
The members of Metallica are known as notorious perfectionists.
Not wanting a rehash of their 1999 performance, Ulrich and crew culled and added to the set list.
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Lets say there were 20 songs in 1999.
The process, explains Ulrich, felt like a balancing act between the past and the present.
(Guitarist Kirk Hammett rounds out the band.)
Metallica with late composer Michael Kamen, in 1999.George Nikitin/AP/Shutterstock
It was such an incredible tribute and such a standalone thing, says Ulrich.
Robert respectfully felt that he had nothing that he could add to that.
With Scott, it was such a home run.
Lars Ulrich during Metallica’s 2019 set with the San Francisco Symphony.Brett Murray
So theres a different kind of energy.
He has now, unfortunately, had to re-enter a treatment program to work on his recovery again.
We appreciate your understanding and support for James.
So, will Ulrich be heading to a local theater to watch himself on the big screen?
Ill probably hide in some theater somewhere…or maybe just hide!
One of the two.
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