Shame, I quite wanted to see Metallica

[Amy Lawn]

To be fair, he just said the drummer was bad. Someone I know says he knows Metallica fans and some of them think the drummer's bad.

[GlastoSimon]

I'm no expert, but I always assumed it was common for people to think/say that Ulrich was a bit of a shit drummer? In the same way that people call Meg White a shit drummer, for example.

Edited June 3, 2014 by GlastoSimon

[CitizenErazed]

You speak of an interesting political and social issue here, my good friend. Care to elaborate on your feelings towards the intricacies of drug sales? Do you not feel the government ought to be doing something towards legalising the less harmful drugs? If you feel strongly enough to protest about it, I will definitely hear your viewpoint on it and consider your thoughts as a respected equal. Or might you inform us how you came by the knowledge that this is "rubbish" concocted by somebody who is, as you put it, "butthurt" over Metallica headlining?

[Gnomicide]

I'm no expert, but I always assumed it was common for people to think/say that Ulrich was a bit of a shit drummer? In the same way that people call Meg White a shit drummer, for example.

[math125]

http://youtu.be/4-PegaXlZFo

[Trebor]

"A errr... friend... of a friend, is Metallica fan", it's alright, if you're a Metallica fan then nobody will think any less of you.

Yeah, people do seem to reckon he's a shitty drummer, and whether he is or isn't, I just don't think it's attractive for somebody to bash them for it, seems a wee bit sour grapes. Although, looking at the piss-rag the story was printed in, I wouldn't be surprised if the reporter went "That Lars, he's astoundingly shit, isn't he?" to get that quote out of him.

[neilloggie]

James Hetfield, a nine Grammy award winner, and lead vocalist for the heavy metal band Metallica, will be the narrator for the eight-episode series “The Hunt” – a documentary on bear hunts on Kodiak Island.

Although Hetfield seems like an unlikely choice in the role as narrator for a hunting documentary, it actually suits him. The musician describes himself as an enthusiastic outdoorsman with a passion for hunting.

The Kodiak bear, also known as the Kodiak brown bear, or the Alaskan grizzly bear, occupies the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in South-Western Alaska. They are the largest subspecies of brown bear and one of the two largest members of the bear family, the other being the polar bear.

Bear hunting enthusiasts are drawn to Alaska’s Kodiak Island, because it is home to some of the world’s largest brown bears. The challenge of conquering and killing such powerful creatures brings these hunters pride in their accomplishments.

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, hunters harvest about one hundred and eighty bears every year, with over seventy percent being males. They claim that by killing many of the males, they are controlling the bear population and are playing a vital role in preserving the ecological balance on the island.

It seems that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game does not think that nature can keep the ecological system in balance on its own, therefore, it is necessary to kill the fathers of baby cubs and use them for food and trophies.

“While getting a bear is no easy task, most hunters still value time-honored traditions by hunting with bow-and-arrow, black powder single-shot rifles, and/or use the minimum amount of technology possible,” History stated in its press release. “Honoring the animal is paramount and taught to all hunters who come to the island. Hunters have an ethical and legal responsibility to strive for clean kills that is taken very seriously. There are pages of stringent regulations they must follow that ensure respect for the animal and the land.”

If killing someone is honouring and respecting them, and destroying creatures that have as much right to freedom, justice and life as humans is considered humane and ethical, it is no wonder there is so much violence in this world.

Kodiak bears spend a lot less time and energy trying to capture and kill prey, than do their human adversaries. In fact, they avoid it as much as possible. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game explains in their fact sheet that “Kodiak bears are often touted as the world’s largest land carnivore (meat eaters), they are really omnivores (using a variety of foods). They actually spend more time eating grass, plants and berries than meat. Fish are an important part of their diets, but few Kodiak bears expend the time or effort necessary to chase and kill mammals.”

If anyone is interested in watching these magnificent bears being shot and killed by hunters, while cameras capture and exploit their deaths for entertainment, then you can watch the premiere of “The Hunt” on History on Sunday, June 8 at 10 p.m. WT/PT.

[GlastoSimon]

I believe you are correct. Accepted knowledge, if that's a thing?

But like a bad singer, it doesn't always matter.

[Amy Lawn]

If you think that's sour grapes I suggest you stay clear of Mogwai, this is the band who famously printed up t shirts saying Blur: are Shite.

[LondonTom]

He did. He shot two in Russia and is a regular hunter.

Heres a picture of him with a bear he shot.

[Pinhead]

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/04/call-to-axe-metallica-glastonbury-bear-hunt-tv-series-hetfield

[Mouseboy11]

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/04/call-to-axe-metallica-glastonbury-bear-hunt-tv-series-hetfield

[neilloggie]

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/04/call-to-axe-metallica-glastonbury-bear-hunt-tv-series-hetfield

[russycarps]

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/04/call-to-axe-metallica-glastonbury-bear-hunt-tv-series-hetfield

[math125]

how many of the 11,245 people that have joined the group are actually going to Glastonbury?

[5co77ie]

Jack White's not averse to some hunting - can we start a petition for him to be banned too?

[Mouseboy11]

Is that relevant?

[jeffie]

I'm sure Paolo Nutini must have squashed a fly sometime, please please can we get rid of him?

[acidstorm523]

Probably, because I think the timing of this event screams the creator thinking "I don't want Metallica playing so let's use this as a stick to beat them with". Yes it's wrong he supports hunting but as previously mentioned Eavis has his own thoughts on the Fox hunting ban they'd probably disagree with. I wonder how many artists that have played Glastonbury have worn fur?

[neilloggie]

Is that relevant?

[math125]

yes.

Edited June 4, 2014 by math125

[Pinhead]

Way I see it: you either agree or disagree with his politics, but fact remains he is now playing. If this is important to you, then boycott the stage when they are playing, or even protest (yeah, I know security will jump on you but consider how much extra publicity was generated from their crackdown on the "U2 Tax Dodger" protest a few years ago and how that has no doubt helped give it a stronger, lasting impression than had that not happened).

[russycarps]

Probably, because I think the timing of this event screams the creator thinking "I don't want Metallica playing so let's use this as a stick to beat them with". Yes it's wrong he supports hunting but as previously mentioned Eavis has his own thoughts on the Fox hunting ban they'd probably disagree with. I wonder how many artists that have played Glastonbury have worn fur?

[Amy Lawn]

Jack White's not averse to some hunting - can we start a petition for him to be banned too?

[Midnight Man]

Nothing's going to happen and they'll play their set and be quickly forgotten I'm sure; but, for all sorts of reasons, they must be one of the worst headliner bookings made by the festival ever. I blame Prince!