Bob Dylan Reveals He’s Seen Metallica Twice in Rare Interview

In a uncommon public interview, Bob Dylan opened up about his newest endeavor, a e book entitled The Philosophy of Trendy Music. In the dialog with Jeff Slate for The Wall Avenue Journal, he additionally revealed some enjoyable—and generally, stunning—information about his musical tastes. You may learn the full transcript of the Q&A right here.

Journalist Allison Rapp reviewed Dylan’s e book for Final Traditional Rock, describing it as “a e book designed for Dylan to debate a number of the tracks which have sparked his curiosity, curiosity and creativeness over time…[it] is exceptional not as a result of one of the admired artists of his technology and past has weighed in on the work of others however as a result of it proves a easy truth: Dylan loves music in the identical approach his followers do.”

Proving Rapp’s level in his WSJ interview, Dylan appeared nearly excited to share simply how a lot he loves music, and what could come as a shock to some, he appears to like metallic and rock and roll. Do not imagine us? Try a few of our favourite revelations from the interview beneath.

“I’ve Seen Metallica Twice”

When requested how he discovers new music, Dylan stated that it occurs “largely by chance, by likelihood,” and later defined how his friends—artists and songwriters—will make suggestions, a lot of whom he has seen stay. In an inventory of acts akin to The Klaxons, Julian Casablancas, Jack White, “The Oasis Brothers” and Royal Blood, Dylan additionally talked about, “I’ve seen Metallica twice.” He gave no follow-up as to his expertise on the exhibits, however the truth that he determined to see them once more after the primary time makes us assume he has a secret assortment of ‘Tallica T-shirts at residence.

A Duff McKagan Music With Profound That means For Dylan

In the identical reply to how he discovers new music, Dylan gave his interviewer a gorgeous description of Duff McKagan’s “Chip Away” from his second solo album, Tenderness.

“[That song] has profound that means for me,” Dylan remarked. “It is a graphic tune. Chip away, chip away, like Michelangelo, breaking apart stable marble stone to find the type of King David inside. He did not construct him from the bottom up, he chipped away the stone till he found the king. It is like my very own songwriting, I overwrite one thing, then I chip away traces and phrases till I get to the actual factor. Shooter Jennings produced that report. It is an incredible tune.”

Dio and a Full Moon

Slate requested Dylan if the best way somebody first hears a tune truly issues, and Dylan admits one thing most followers of music know: “The connection you must a tune can change over time.” Nevertheless, he additionally notes that the primary time you hear a tune is critical. To make his level clear, he turns to Ronnie James Dio: “”Star Gazer,” the Ronnie James Dio tune would most likely imply much more to you should you first heard it at midnight underneath a full moon beneath an increasing universe, than should you first heard it in the midst of a dreary day with rain pouring down.”

Rocking Out With Zappa Throughout Lockdown

In the course of the pandemic’s first summer time—June 19, 2020, to be actual—Dylan launched his thirty ninth studio album, Tough and Rowdy Methods. He additionally live-streamed a one-of-a-kind live performance expertise for followers and as we now know, wrote a e book. Past that, he additionally revisited some music he hadn’t listened to in awhile. “I listened to The Moms of Invention report Freak Out!, that I hadn’t heard in a protracted, very long time,” he instructed Slate. “What an eloquent report. “Hungry Freaks, Daddy,” and the opposite one, “Who Are the Mind Police,” good songs for the pandemic. Little doubt about it, [Frank] Zappa was gentle years forward of his time. I’ve all the time thought that.”

Dylan and The Beatles

Slate instructed Dylan how Ringo Starr as soon as talked about to him that should you’re a very good musician or songwriter then you’re seemingly good at different issues, too. Dylan did not spend a lot time enthusiastic about the notion, and as an alternative, shared his ideas about Starr. “I like Ringo,” he stated. “He is not a foul singer, and he is an incredible musician. If I would had him as a drummer, I might’ve been the Beatles, too. Perhaps.”

Dylan and Slayer Collaboration?

The ultimate merchandise within the interview that has us considering Dylan wears spiked leather-based on his days off is perhaps a little bit of a stretch, however we will embrace it anyway. Author and Metallica biographer Ben Apatoff questioned if Dylan was hinting at a hidden love for Slayer when he commented, “There is a sameness to all the pieces these days. We appear to be in a vacuum. Every part’s turn into too easy and painless…the earth may vomit up its lifeless, and it might be raining blood, and we might shrug it off, cool as cucumbers. Every part’s too simple.” Hey, if Metallica and Lou Reed may collaborate, possibly Dylan and Slayer may, too.