Heavy Metal icon has listed the 10 greatest songs in history and revealed that Metallica’s taste (and influences) go beyond heavy rock
Leader of Metallic, James Hetfield It is named in the heavy metal legends list. As might be expected, part of the artist’s talent and success comes from the musical influences and references he has consumed over the years.
THE Rolling Stonethe vocalist who has just turned 62 revealed his opinion about the 10 greatest songs of all time. Selection does not include the hit “Diamonds”from the pop singer Rihannawhich yielded a hilarious moment with the Metallic node Carpool Karaoke. But it shows that the musician’s taste goes far beyond metal. Here’s the list of the 10 favorite songs of James Hetfield and some comments from the artist about each track (via Blabberouth/Igor Miranda).
10. “The Boys Are Back In Town” – Thin Lizzy
“Phil Lynott [baixista e compositor da banda] He was never afraid to write with his heart, even if it sounded a little tacky. And the Thin Lizzy inspired many of the guitar harmonies of the Metallic. “
9. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Nirvana
“When all 80’s glam metal was becoming saturated, the Nirvana It appeared with that raw garage sound and a powerful chorus. It was exactly what music needed. “
8. “Black Sabbath” – Black Sabbath
“This song gave me a bitch fright. It’s heavy for the damn,” said the frontman of Metallic.
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“Created an instant connection with me. It makes you think, but without pouring too much.”
6. “God Only Knows” – The Beach Boys
“I addicted again in Beach Boys It’s been about six months. I grew up in southern California; For me, this song speaks with a force majeure, ”he said at the time.
5. “Candle in the Wind” – Elton John
“‘Saturday Night’s All Right (for Fighting)’ It was more my style, but few songs surpass this melody. “
4. “Behind Blue Eyes” – The Who
“This song had all that teenage anguish efferves. It’s about asking for help, but deep down I don’t really want to remember me.”
3. “Jailhase Rock” – Elvis Presley
“I remember seeing that clip jumping behind bars with all friends. It sums up the rebellion well, which, in fact, is just poorly directed creativity.”
2. “Stairway to Heaven” – Led Zeppelin
“When I got my first guitar, I learned the first positions of this song and ran around the house saying, ‘Look – I can play it!’ My family replied, ‘Where’s the rest of the music?’ “
1. “Free Bird” – Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Nothing surpasses this ballad of the working class. ‘Free Bird’ It summarized my first 20 years on the road: without clinging too much, living the moment and moving on. “
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Source: Rollingstone
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