There have been quite a bit of Metallica covers over the past 40 years, and with the current launch of 72 Seasons, it gained’t be lengthy earlier than these tracks are tailored as effectively. In line with bassist Robert Trujillo, the one band who ought to positively put their spin on the LP’s title observe is fellow ‘Large 4’ thrash legends Slayer.
Throughout his Might 2023 chat with Mexico’s Alfa 91.3 FM, Trujillo was requested about artists he’d prefer to see sort out songs from 72 Seasons. After contemplating why “stoner” comedy duo Cheech & Chong would do a “humorous” reimagining of “If Darkness Had a Son,” he delved into why Slayer would completely nail “72 Seasons”:
Let’s have a look at. What could be a very highly effective music? I imply, I’d love to listen to, like, . . . that is gonna sound loopy. What if “72 Seasons” was coated by Slayer? I imply, that might be fairly cool [laughs]. You recognize?
Nobody would count on that, however I’d find it irresistible. ‘Trigger I at all times really feel like . . . some individuals say there is a competitors [between us]. Possibly it is as a result of I got here into the band later, [but] I view it as extra as two signature form of icon powerhouses, you already know, that had this vitality again within the early ’80s, you already know? Actually robust. However, like, what if, what if the traditional Slayer lineup coated a music like “72 Seasons”? That will be fairly cool.
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Slayer could’ve by no means coated Metallica earlier than (a minimum of in keeping with Secondhandsongs.com), however they have coated loads of different artists (together with Black Sabbath, Minor Menace and even Judas Priest). Plus, Metallica have tried their arms at quite a few Slayer classics up to now, akin to “Raining Blood” and “Black Magic,” so it’d be considerably conceivable if Slayer have been nonetheless round.
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In associated information, former bassist Ron McGovney lately championed Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine’s work on Metallica’s 1982 No Life Til Leather-based demo.
Additionally, it was simply introduced that Epica can be taking up for 5 Finger Demise Punch at Metallica’s June 18 present in Gothenburg, Sweden as a result of FFDP frontman Ivan Moody remains to be recovering from hernia surgical procedure.
On that notice, Metallica’s present M72 World Tour has been going fairly robust thus far! You’ll be able to try the remaining dates right here and seize your tickets right here.
Robert Trujillo Discusses Slayer Protecting “72 Seasons” with Alfa 91.3 FM (Might 18, 2023)
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