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MUSIC NEWS![h=2]Lou Reed receives death threats over Loutallica album[/h]
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![[Image: Lou-Reed-receives-death-threats-over-Loutallica-al.aspx]](http://www.music-discussion.com/getattachment/f0915ece-44f9-455c-bd20-2b692f597406/Lou-Reed-receives-death-threats-over-Loutallica-al.aspx) Lou Reed has received a barrage of "threatening" letters from Metallica fans angry over his collaboration with the rockers.
The veteran musician teamed up with the group to record new album Lulu, but Reed tells USA Today many of the band's devotees are unhappy about the record and have sent him reams of unpleasant messages.
"(They) are threatening to shoot me, and that's only because I showed up. They haven't even heard the record yet, and they're recommending various forms of torture and death," he says.
However, the 'Perfect Day' singer is not letting the threats upset him.
"I don't have any fans left. After (1975 album) Metal Machine Music, they all fled. Who cares? I'm essentially in this for the fun of it."
Metallica star Lars Ulrich has also shrugged off the negative response from fans, insisting they are used to criticism over the band's choices.
"In 1984, when hard-core Metallica fans heard acoustic guitars on 'Fade to Black', there was a nuclear meltdown in the heavy-metal community. There have been many more since then," he says.
"This (album) is something they've never heard. Nobody hears rhythms or delivers poetry the way Lou does. It's not for everyone, but I think it's a fantastic record."
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Very anxious out of curiosity to hear this one ! CRAZY-HORSE Wrote:
MUSIC NEWS!Lou Reed receives death threats over Loutallica album
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Lou Reed has received a barrage of "threatening" letters from Metallica fans angry over his collaboration with the rockers.
The veteran musician teamed up with the group to record new album Lulu, but Reed tells USA Today many of the band's devotees are unhappy about the record and have sent him reams of unpleasant messages.
"(They) are threatening to shoot me, and that's only because I showed up. They haven't even heard the record yet, and they're recommending various forms of torture and death," he says.
However, the 'Perfect Day' singer is not letting the threats upset him.
"I don't have any fans left. After (1975 album) Metal Machine Music, they all fled. Who cares? I'm essentially in this for the fun of it."
Metallica star Lars Ulrich has also shrugged off the negative response from fans, insisting they are used to criticism over the band's choices.
"In 1984, when hard-core Metallica fans heard acoustic guitars on 'Fade to Black', there was a nuclear meltdown in the heavy-metal community. There have been many more since then," he says.
"This (album) is something they've never heard. Nobody hears rhythms or delivers poetry the way Lou does. It's not for everyone, but I think it's a fantastic record."
WENN
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SteveO Wrote:Very anxious out of curiosity to hear this one !
yeh, could be interesting SteveO...guess i'll end up waiting to see what Corey's opinion is
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People are so weird!
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TraceNspace Wrote:People are so weird! hey! watch it
you're not no shining example for normalcy yourself
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Music Head Wrote:hey! watch it
you're not no shining example for normalcy yourself True but I haven't sent out any death threats lately.
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05-11-2011, 14:02
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Paul Simon - The Concert in the Park
Here's a taster for those who have not heard it. With Armand Sabal-Lecco on bass. This, boys and girls, is how you play the bass guitar.
http://youtu.be/zDfT8tUtUiw
Wrong thread again! Think I am losing my marbles......apologies.
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This will be very interesting.
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