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Metallica's Kirk Hammett comes out of the closet

Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 12:23 pm
by Archetype
Well, partially. He's bi-sexual.
At 9:45]
Funny how the quintessential "tough guy" band has a bi member. I know a few people who probably had their whole existence come crashing down when this came out


Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 12:48 pm
by Don
That must have been the Filipino side that came out of the closet. You never know, Arnel could be next.

Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 12:57 pm
by G.I.Jim
Lol! All that time on the tour bus.... All those guys...


Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 1:13 pm
by Don
G.I.Jim wrote:Lol! All that time on the tour bus.... All those guys...

That's why Journey lets Arnel bring his woman along, and he gets his own bus to boot.

Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 1:29 pm
by bluejeangirl76
Hmmm. I thought for sure it would have been Lars that came flying out of the closet in a cape and pink tights.

Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 4:51 pm
by verslibre
Great. Now everyone's going to picture Kirk ripping those solos with a tube steak in his mouth.


Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 4:59 pm
by yulog
Great, now we can look foward to the rest of the band coming out as well, especially the drummer


Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 5:23 pm
by Rip Rokken
Don wrote:That must have been the Filipino side that came out of the closet. You never know, Arnel could be next.
No, the part of Metallica that sucks d*** is definitely all American.


Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 7:00 pm
by verslibre
Rip Rokken wrote:Don wrote:That must have been the Filipino side that came out of the closet. You never know, Arnel could be next.
No, the part of Metallica that sucks d*** is definitely all American.

ROFL!!!
True, dat, because Trujillo is a rippin' bassist!

Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 10:12 pm
by ebake02
Re: Metallica's Kirk Hammett comes out of the closet

Posted:
Wed May 11, 2011 11:11 pm
by SilvioRodrigues
Archetype wrote:Well, partially. He's bi-sexual.
At 9:45]Funny how the quintessential "tough guy" band has a bi member. I know a few people who probably had their whole existence come crashing down when this came out

Kip Winger must be laughing...

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 2:47 am
by Michigan Girl
Don't they have a new lp coming out later in the year?!?
Great marketing strategy ...although, a bit early!!
BJG ...they may be saving Lars for prerelease?!?


Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 3:07 am
by bluejeangirl76
Michigan Girl wrote:BJG ...they may be saving Lars for prerelease?!?

Lars has a
prerelease problem? Well, now THERE'S an appetizing thought right in time for lunchtime. *insert puke emoticon*


Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 3:07 am
by Don
Michigan Girl wrote:Don't they have a new lp coming out later in the year?!?
Great marketing strategy ...although, a bit early!!
BJG ...they may be saving Lars for prerelease?!?

It worked for Lady Gaga. Hmm.. maybe a duet?
Re: Metallica's Kirk Hammett comes out of the closet

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 3:28 am
by Rip Rokken
SilvioRodrigues wrote:Archetype wrote:Well, partially. He's bi-sexual.
At 9:45]Funny how the quintessential "tough guy" band has a bi member. I know a few people who probably had their whole existence come crashing down when this came out

Kip Winger must be laughing...
There is definitely nothing
remotely gay about Kip Winger, or his band.


Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 3:39 am
by brywool
It's usually the guys that brag the loudest or act the most macho that turn out to be "the ones". Not that Kirk was that way, but to Rips point about the "macho band"- totally.
Guilty Dog Barks the Loudest. The guys driving the big huge trucks with the big huge tires... either they're gay or have little tallywackers. Really guys, what're u trying to hide?
Yeah, I figured it'd be Lars. He's just an Ahole and that was already known. Can't stand that guy. I have more of a problem with aholes than anyone who's gay. Who cares?

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 7:10 am
by Melissa
WOW. That's all I got
I like some Metallica songs, but Lars is one of the worst drummers playing live. I laughed when I saw his name in someone's good live drummers list here not too long ago.

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 7:16 am
by Deb
brywool wrote:It's usually the guys that brag the loudest or act the most macho that turn out to be "the ones". Not that Kirk was that way, but to Rips point about the "macho band"- totally.
Guilty Dog Barks the Loudest. The guys driving the big huge trucks with the big huge tires... either they're gay or have little tallywackers. Really guys, what're u trying to hide?
Yeah, I figured it'd be Lars. He's just an Ahole and that was already known. Can't stand that guy. I have more of a problem with aholes than anyone who's gay. Who cares?

Oh oh, I can think of a few MR-ites that should be coming out pretty soon too, then...........


Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 7:22 am
by Deb
Melissa wrote:WOW. That's all I got
I like some Metallica songs, but Lars is one of the worst drummers playing live. I laughed when I saw his name in someone's good live drummers list here not too long ago.
Please tell me you didn't laugh at Torpey on my list, underrated drummer, great live. If he's good enough to play a tour w/ Plant, good enough for me. And like Deen C, his vocals aren't too shabby either.


Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 7:30 am
by SF-Dano
Surprised nobody has mentioned - it is still just rumor as the guy in the clip follows up his statement with " I am just joking". Though Hammett has been married twice and has two kids, I would not be surprised if it was true. I still think he is a very talented guitar player. Used to be a huge Metallica fan, but they lost me when the black album came out. Not that they suck, but I just enjoyed the music prior to that album much more.

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 7:48 am
by hoagiepete
Googled him for kicks and found this has been discussed since at least 2006.

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 8:02 am
by Michigan Girl
hoagiepete wrote:Googled him for kicks and found this has been discussed since at least 2006.
It's been in the air for a while, but I
RESENT this threads false advertising!!


Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 8:03 am
by Melissa
Deb wrote:Melissa wrote:WOW. That's all I got
I like some Metallica songs, but Lars is one of the worst drummers playing live. I laughed when I saw his name in someone's good live drummers list here not too long ago.
Please tell me you didn't laugh at Torpey on my list, underrated drummer, great live. If he's good enough to play a tour w/ Plant, good enough for me. And like Deen C, his vocals aren't too shabby either.

Oh gosh no, love Pat! I've known since MB's earlier days what a great singer he is too, I even remember an interview with Eric where he stated Pat was so good he could outsing Eric

Deen is an awesome drummer too and I love his voice too!

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 8:53 am
by Behshad
Melissa wrote:WOW. That's all I got
I like some Metallica songs, but Lars is one of the worst drummers playing live. I laughed when I saw his name in someone's good live drummers list here not too long ago.
How many times have you seen Metallica live ?!
He's a solid drummer and full of energy, SPECIALLY live !

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 9:18 am
by johnroxx
Behshad wrote:Melissa wrote:WOW. That's all I got
I like some Metallica songs, but Lars is one of the worst drummers playing live. I laughed when I saw his name in someone's good live drummers list here not too long ago.
How many times have you seen Metallica live ?! 
He's a solid drummer and full of energy, SPECIALLY live!
Agreed. Saw Metallica many times during my days as a rock scribe, and as a drummer, I'd call him better than solid in the live setting.
Major dickhead for sure, though...
;^)

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 9:34 am
by Melissa
Behshad wrote:Melissa wrote:WOW. That's all I got
I like some Metallica songs, but Lars is one of the worst drummers playing live. I laughed when I saw his name in someone's good live drummers list here not too long ago.
How many times have you seen Metallica live ?!

He's a solid drummer and full of energy, SPECIALLY live !
Once, that was enough, is that ok with you?

Sorry but he has some crappy timing live and I've seen that said about him a LOT. You're entitled to think he's great, I'm entitled to think he's not.

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 9:43 am
by Behshad
Melissa wrote:Behshad wrote:Melissa wrote:WOW. That's all I got
I like some Metallica songs, but Lars is one of the worst drummers playing live. I laughed when I saw his name in someone's good live drummers list here not too long ago.
How many times have you seen Metallica live ?!

He's a solid drummer and full of energy, SPECIALLY live !
Once, that was enough, is that ok with you?

Sorry but he has some crappy timing live and I've seen that said about him a LOT. You're entitled to think he's great, I'm entitled to think he's not.
Crappy timing ?!

you're entitled to be negative

Lars is amazing, but no one is expecting you to agree.

Can you at least find one video to share to back up your opinion ?


Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 9:48 am
by Melissa
Behshad wrote:Crappy timing ?!

you're entitled to be negative

Lars is amazing, but no one is expecting you to agree.

Can you at least find one video to share to back up your opinion ?

Ok I can see only this would make you happy... Oh my gosh, you're so right Behshad, he's
amazing!! 

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 9:50 am
by Behshad
Melissa wrote:Behshad wrote:Crappy timing ?!

you're entitled to be negative

Lars is amazing, but no one is expecting you to agree.

Can you at least find one video to share to back up your opinion ?

Ok I can see only this would make you happy... Oh my gosh, you're so right Behshad, he's
amazing!! 
Much better ! Don't do it again , k ?!


Posted:
Thu May 12, 2011 9:54 am
by Melissa
Behshad wrote:Melissa wrote:Behshad wrote:Crappy timing ?!

you're entitled to be negative

Lars is amazing, but no one is expecting you to agree.

Can you at least find one video to share to back up your opinion ?

Ok I can see only this would make you happy... Oh my gosh, you're so right Behshad, he's
amazing!! 
Much better ! Don't do it again , k ?!

I'm going to the "Lars Ulrich fan page" on FB
right now and
LIKING it!
