This was a chat with Metallica on Rock 103.5 in Chicago on July 6th, 1998.
DCC 6Oscar: Hi, folks, and welcome to the Rock 103.5 chat with Metallica live from Chicago.
DCC 6Oscar: I know you've got plenty of questions. I'm sure they have plenty of answers.
DCC 6Oscar: We'll have James, Kirk, Jason and Lars on it just a minute or two. So hang in there!
DCC 6Oscar: Let's all welcome the band!
DCC 6Oscar: Thanks for chatting with us tonite, James, Kirk, Lars and Jason!
OnlineHost: Mtllca1035 has entered the room.
DCC 6Oscar: Live from Chicago and courtesy of Rock 103.5.
DCC 6Oscar: Welcome, gentleman!
Mtllca1035: thank you
DCC 6Oscar: Are you enjoying a rare day off?
Mtllca1035: J: my colon is
DCC 6Oscar: Glad to hear that, James--or is that Jason?
Mtllca1035: J: is James
Mtllca1035: K: is Kirk
Mtllca1035: Jason & Lars will be in later
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, we've got Kirk and James.
DCC 6Oscar: How's the tour going so far, guys?
Mtllca1035: J: Excellent
DCC 6Oscar: Any highlights (or lowlights) so far? Strange experiences?
Mtllca1035: K: Great. There's lots of cigarette lighters in the audience
Mtllca1035: K: Somewhere around the end of "One"
DCC 6Oscar: I'll bet, Kirk.
Mtllca1035: J: Absolutely. Last night was definitely the best one, crowd-wise
DCC 6Oscar: Glad to hear that, James. Ready for some questions from the folks?
Mtllca1035: Absolutely
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, first question, please!
Question: How do you pick the songs you will play at your live shows?
Question: (I liked the mix last night)
Mtllca1035: K: We pick the ones that we can remember
Mtllca1035: K: That's great.
DCC 6Oscar: Do they differ radically from night to night? The tunes?
Mtllca1035: J: Not really We like to hone in on a set and make it sharp & potent
Mtllca1035: K: Like a knife in your face
Mtllca1035: K: Like a loaded gun pointed at your face
DCC 6Oscar: Right! Okay, next question.
Question: Hi guys..I cant wait to see you guys on tour at Giants and in Hartford.
Question: Is there gonna be an appearance of Fixxxer on the setlist at either of those
Question: shows? Thanks for playing Killing Time down in melbourne for Scaryguy98..You
Question: made us all happy ;)~
Mtllca1035: K: Yes, you'll hear something
Mtllca1035: K: Thanks
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, next question, please.
Question: Hey Jaymz, what's the story behind playing most of the new stuff in E
Question: flat or half step down tuning?
Mtllca1035: J: To scare you more
Mtllca1035: K: It's easier to bend strings
Mtllca1035: J: Slightly easier on the throat as well
Mtllca1035: K: And slightly heavier
DCC 6Oscar: Okay. Another question.
Question: What do you think of this new wave of "metal" (yeah right) Like KoRn and
Question: Coal Chamber (ugh) that disgraces the great music that we all know and love.
Mtllca1035: K: Change is good.
Mtllca1035: J: Especially when it's your diaper
Mtllca1035: K: Nuff said.
DCC 6Oscar: I have a question for James. How's fatherhood treating you?
Mtllca1035: J: Excellent.
DCC 6Oscar: Is the baby on the road with you?
Mtllca1035: J: I get pictures daily through the wonder of email
DCC 6Oscar: I bet it makes it hard to be on the road, right?
Mtllca1035: J: It was definitely more difficult to leave this time than it ever has been
DCC 6Oscar: Yes, I'm sure. Okay, another question, please.
Question: Do you think that future songs are going to have a different feel, or
Question: affect, now that James is a father, and 3 of you are married?
Mtllca1035: J: More songs about murder
DCC 6Oscar: LOL!
Mtllca1035: K: And crimes of passion
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, next question.
Question: will Metallica ever do an unplugged set similar to the radio gig they
Question: did?
Mtllca1035: K: Every night we do a short acoustic set
Mtllca1035: K: Coming to a backyard near you
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, next question.
Question: How do you guys feel about people who say that Metallica sold out?
Mtllca1035: J: It was sold out last night for sure
DCC 6Oscar: LOL!
DCC 6Oscar: Every band since the Beatles has been accused of that. The successful ones, at least.
DCC 6Oscar: Next, please.
Mtllca1035: Hold on one second
DCC 6Oscar: Folks, James and Kirk have gone, but Lars and Jason are here!
DCC 6Oscar: Welcome, Lars and Jason!
DCC 6Oscar: Ready for some questions from the fans?
Mtllca1035: Absolutely
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, let's go.
Question: why did u guys calm down your music from being real heavy? What were
Question: your reasons?
DCC 6Oscar: Ah, an easy one to start out with. :)
Mtllca1035: L: We didn't.
DCC 6Oscar: Ready for another?
Mtllca1035: sure
Question: Are there plans for another abulm soon?
DCC 6Oscar: Okay.
Mtllca1035: L: November 17
Mtllca1035: J: Album of cover songs
DCC 6Oscar: Really?
DCC 6Oscar: Any details you can share?
Mtllca1035: J: It's both Garage Days with additional tracks
DCC 6Oscar: Cool. Next?
Question: I understand that Lars has his own record label now and that a local
Question: band from chicago may get signed by them. Any truth to that rumour?
Mtllca1035: L: I can't confirm or deny that
DCC 6Oscar: Where have aI heard that phrase before?
DCC 6Oscar: I have a question.
Mtllca1035: GO
DCC 6Oscar: You guys seem so close to your fans. Was that always your intent from the start?
Mtllca1035: L: It's not something you do on purpose, it's the way we are
Mtllca1035: L: ,man
DCC 6Oscar: I wish other bands had that attitude.
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, next question, please.
Question: I saw your concert last night in rockford. It ruled. Where did you
Question: come up with the idea for the acustic stuff?
Mtllca1035: L: Me too
Mtllca1035: J: From Neil Young's benefit last year
Mtllca1035: J: It was an experiment and it worked
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, next, please.Question: A local violinist, Rachel Barton, has recorded some of your music quite
Question: sucessfully. Have you heard her versions of One and Fade to Black? If so what
Question: is your opinion of them?
Mtllca1035: J: Yes, we've heard them and they're very good
DCC Tina: -del
DCC 6Oscar: Are you flattered when you hear covers of your songs?
DCC 6Oscar: Or do you cringe?
Mtllca1035: J: Yes. Interesting to me
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, next question.
Mtllca1035: J: Mostly I like it
Question: Jason what happened to your solo project you had?
Mtllca1035: L: I think people should cover our songs regardless of what the result is or how we feel
Mtllca1035: about it.
Mtllca1035: Jerry Cantrell: YEAH.
Mtllca1035: J: More specific, please
DCC 6Oscar: Next, please.
Mtllca1035: (we've got Jerry with us as well)
DCC 6Oscar: Tonight?
Question: Whats up guyz I'm going to c you at Giants Stadium next friday and is
Question: the rumour true that Howard Stern will sing the "na-na-na-na" part in Memory
Question: Remains.
Mtllca1035: (providing accompaniment)
Mtllca1035: J: yes, we hope he's there to do that
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, next.
Question: What was with going unplugged last night?
DCC 6Oscar: Uh, I think we just answered that one.
DCC 6Oscar: Next question.
Question: How about another concert in Chicago, since so many were unable to get
Question: in??
Mtllca1035: J: We were plugged into acoustic instruments
Mtllca1035: L: part of the vibe in 1998
DCC 6Oscar: I imagine you could play 10 nights in a row in Chicago and it wouldn't be enough.
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, next.
Question: Jason, you've been getting some writing credits for other bands
Question: (sepultura, Voivod, Jim Martin). When will see more of you in Metallica?
Mtllca1035: J: Enough for whom?
Mtllca1035: J: When the day comes
DCC 6Oscar: Next, please.
Question: i heard that at the concert last night, you guys were scheduled to play
Question: damage inc.what happened to you guys playing that?
Mtllca1035: J: You heard wrong
DCC 6Oscar: Okay. Cleared that one up. Next.
Question: Hey Metallica, are you going to be expanding sonically even more in the
Question: near future???
Mtllca1035: J: You betcha
Question: Will you ever play "Dyers Eve" in the future?
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, next.
Mtllca1035: L: As long as I write the set lists, no
Mtllca1035: J: Yes, absolutely
DCC 6Oscar: Okay. Another?
Question: Is there anyway you could come back to chicago next year instead of 2
Question: years?
Mtllca1035: L: Please write down the following bank account information . . .
Mtllca1035: (that was a joke)
DCC 6Oscar: Good one, Lars.
Question: Will you ever tour with Megadeath in the U.S. and will we ever see Dave
Question: on stage with Metallica in Chicago?
DCC 6Oscar: We can skip that if you like.
Mtllca1035: L: There's no second "A" in Megadeth
DCC 6Oscar: Okay, another question, please.
Question: WELCOME FROM THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT!!!! lars, jason, what's up with the new
Question: cover album, any kinda idea for what the extra songs will be????
Mtllca1035: L: Please write down Dave Mustaine's bank account info . . .
DCC 6Oscar: Right, Lars!
Mtllca1035: L: We're throwing lots of ideas around at the moment
DCC 6Oscar: Speaking of covers....
DCC 6Oscar: ...Who would you like to see cover a Metallica song? Any dream artists?
Mtllca1035: J: MetallicABBA
Mtllca1035: L: Barbra Streisand
DCC 6Oscar: Any particular song? And would you back her?
Mtllca1035: L: Dyers Eve
DCC 6Oscar: I'll send the idea to her "people." Okay, next?
Question: Is Metallica really gonna do a BLUES Album?
DCC 6Oscar: Another question or two?
Question: Jason i loved your bass solo last night when did u start playing bass?
Mtllca1035: L: We already did "Kill 'Em All"
Mtllca1035: J: Since 1978 or so
DCC 6Oscar: Next.
Question: Jaymz..or Lars....i think it rocks you have that "Ecstacy of Gold" thing
Question: back...are you planning on bringing any other old concert traditions back?
DCC 6Oscar: Folks, we only have time for two more questions.
Mtllca1035: L: I don't PLAN anything . . . stuff around here happens very spontaneously
DCC 6Oscar: The band has been very generous with their time on an off day in Chicago.
Question: What is your favorite song that you've done?
Mtllca1035: L: Changes all the time, at the moment it's "Bleeding Me"
Mtllca1035: J: "Outlaw Torn"
Mtllca1035: J: Or "Dyers Eve"
Question: I was wondering if Metallica ever feels that they have gotten too large..
Question: . too much of a gathering behind them (sell-outs) and do they mind the
Question: popularity they've received in the last few years?
DCC 6Oscar: Good question to end with.
Mtllca1035: L: I'm back down to my touring weight of 132
DCC 6Oscar: Jason and Lars (James and Kirk) thanks so much for chatting with us.
Mtllca1035: L: Given a choice, I'd rather do what we do and be popular than not
Mtllca1035: J: Thank you
Mtllca1035: L: Thank you
DCC 6Oscar: Kind of a no-brainer, huh?
DCC 6Oscar: Thanks again, and best of luck down the road!
DCC 6Oscar: Folks, thanks for chatting with Metallica tonight. Take care, everyone!
DCC 6Oscar: Good night! Flick those lighters! Metallica has left the building!