Looks like there’s not gonna be a new Metallica album this year but definitely sometime next year! James Hetfield confirms they’re recording again. Probably recording in their usual recording studio that the band own themselves, Metallica HQ, which is located in San Rafael, California.

It’s always pretty strange to me that people always beg for a new Metallica album and then when it actually comes out, everybody’s always hating on it. Music fans are really messed up and weird sometimes. Fans want Metallica to go back to their 80’s thrash metal stuff but the truth is… Metallica has always been that type of band that plays whatever music they wanna play. They play whatever comes out of ’em and they release the songs that they like. Metallica is a band that doesn’t care about public opinion. They just do what they want and not give a fuck. That’s a huge part of why I respect the band so much.

Metallica can never make fans happy, although they try. They just play what they wanna play and that’s all there is to it.

I can’t wait for the next Metallica album. I’m sure the new album will have some thrashy stuff but don’t be surprised that you’ll still hear some “Black” album and “Load/Reload” stuff on there as well.

No matter what they put out, fans will always be complaining to them about something and that’s what pisses me off about so-called Metallica fans. Fuck ’em. I still love Metallica no matter what they say and I’m sure the next album will be great. Looking forward to it!

Kev