Author Topic: Some Kind of Monster . . . (Read 183 times)

bigredbass · « **on:** August 13, 2005, 08:15:34 PM »

Just saw the Metallica movie tonight, and while I'm not a huge fan, I REALLY have to give them big props for having the guts to film all that dirty laundry, and the guts to put it out for all to see. Bravo.

J o e y

the_mule · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2005, 04:07:50 AM »

But the question is WHY, this movie simply shatters the near infinite coolness and mythology that surrounded the band in the glory days. And most fans don't like to see their favorite band as vulnarable and (wish I could see it another way) childish as this.
I personally found it very painful to watch. Maybe the therapy sessions worked for them, but I wish that they'd kept it for themselves instead of trying to earn some of that therapist's enormous wages back by releasing it on DVD...

Wilfred

kmh364 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2005, 05:47:37 AM »

Yeah, I thought it was painful to watch as well. They were very childish.

hup · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2005, 06:29:39 AM »

i'm a big Metallica fan, i liked the film for obvious reasons but thought Phil Towles theapy sessions where just a bit much ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

bigredbass · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2005, 08:58:23 AM »

It was compelling to me because to most of us who've been in bands where we had a big emotional investment, hearts get broken, egos go crazy, and on and on. As I suspected

--it's all magnified when stacked on top of mountains of money

--how do you take something you'd do for free as kids, grow up to become middle-aged men with families, become a corporation, and keep the original fire? How does James take his darling little girls to ballet and yet turn into JAMES HETFIELD on the road, sober? And have cred with all those headbangers, yet live a fulfilling life that's NOT self-destructive?

--The face-to-face with Dave Mustaine was just heart-tugging, and they tell Newsted to hit the road: He does, he's loving his new life, and THEY'RE miserable?

And through the whole thing, I keep seeing 'Spinal Tap' scenes in my mind!

Bands always seem to boil down to one or two power centers, and I don't envy this bunch as James and Lars are two VERY different people.

J o e y

dannobasso · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2005, 10:26:04 PM »

I couldn't bring myself to watch it. I've heard some stories and they made me scratch my head in confusion. Success has many twists, turns and pitfalls. Lessons duly noted. May we all learn by watching others and avoiding the difficulties when possible.
Danno

bigideas · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2005, 08:36:50 AM »

after i'd watched it i was glad i had, but while i was watching it i felt very uncomfortable. it was sort of like i was peeping on someone in their home.

one thing that was quite cool was watching the interview process for bass players. watching all those guys playing with the boys and then seeing why they picked Rob was interesting.

57basstra · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2005, 09:04:37 AM »

Cliff Burton....Basses used:

- Alembic Spoiler
- Rickenbacker 4001
- Aria Pro II
.....Expcustom ..and I have been discussing the merits of the Aria Pro II SB (Super Basses) at the intro site. If you get a chance at one go for it. (Matsumoku)...