The project is definitely going to take Metallica fans out of their comfort zone, as evident by the fan-created version of the first track, “The View” – which sees Reed’s vocals removed and the 6-minute piece trimmed to about half its original length.
“Lulu” also took the musicians out of their comfort zone, and both sides knew they’d be stepping out on a creative ledge.
“It was more like, are you ready to end your career?,” says Reed dryly, in an interview with Arte (Association Relative à la Télévision Européenne), a Franco-German TV network. “Every album,” laughs James Hetfield.
Here’s a look at some of that session…
Lou Reed on how the project came together
Lars Ulrich on Robert Wilson
James Hetfield on making music with Lou Reed
James Hetfield on Lou Reed
Lou Reed & Metallica Lou Reed and Metallica – The View
Lou Reed and Metallica – The View
Fan edit: Lou Reed removed from song
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