thegauntlet.com heavy metal

Metallica's 'Death Magnetic' Tribute


Metallica (2008) Metallica's new album Death Magnetic was written as a tribute to tragic Alice In Chains rocker Layne Staley. Frontman James Hetfield admits the central message of the record is that people should come to terms with the inevitable prospect of death.

And he reveals that the main inspiration behind many of the lyrics was "Man in the Box" singer Staley, who died of a drug overdose in 2002.

Hetfield tells Guitar World magazine, "The theme of our new album is that we're all gonna die sometime. Just like the poles of a magnet, some people are drawn to death and others are repulsed by it, but we all have to deal with it. Lyrically, it started as a bit of a tribute to Layne Staley and all those who've martired themselves in the name of rock and roll. But it grew and evolved from there."


Read More News

Tags:  MetallicaLayne StaleyJames HetfieldAlice In ChainsDeath Magnetic

    September 21, 2008

More News

The Ascent of "Fear of Water" Accelerates Interview: Dave Perry
The Ascent of Fear of Water is in Action
Guns N' Roses Working On New Album With Slash
Marilyn Manson Accuser Gets Trial Date
DARK TRANQUILLITY And AMORPHIS Announce North American Tour