Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich recently told KBS Radio why the band decided to offer its music on Guitar Hero while denying it to Rock Band. Ulrich's somewhat cryptic reasoning: "We had to make a decision, and it was one or the other, and we felt that Guitar Hero were more suited for what we were looking for. They were ready to step up on a number of fronts and it's been great." Ulrich did not elaborate on how exactly Activision "stepped up," though he does mention the rumors of a Metallica themed Guitar Hero. Ulrich did not confirm such a game was in the works, instead saying "who knows what's gonna lurk next year, but it's pretty exciting."So, Activision stepped up and Guitar Hero was more suited to what Metallica was looking for. Somehow we get the feeling that Activision stepped up with a suitcase full of money, which is exactly what Metallica was looking for.
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10-23-2008 @ 1:21PM
Deezul said...
Hey Metallica, remember when it was "just about the music?"
Be upfront. "Activision offered us more money than we could have made by being on RB and GH." RB fans might be upset, but at least you'd be honest.
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10-23-2008 @ 2:44PM
Paul said...
Money?, isnt that what Metallica is all about? In the past 15 to 20 years everything about them is money driven. Remember there first album that went main stream and made them millions? .... (Metallica / The black Album) Since then all there music sounds like that album. Which other band whines and cries as much as they do about pirated music, knock off t-shirts. They will endorse anything if the price is right.
Unforgivin 1
Unforgivin 2
Unforgivin 3
But i digress .... imo
10-23-2008 @ 1:56PM
modok said...
metallica rules!! hetfield is god!!!
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10-23-2008 @ 1:57PM
hppypnts said...
I remember a similar situation... Stepped up indeed.
http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2000/20001023h.jpg
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10-23-2008 @ 1:58PM
DeadPlasmaCell said...
Come on.. It's always about the money. Same with RockBand and AC/DC. Don't fool yourself into thinking these bands or game companies are really out for Joe The Gamer. It all about thay munnnny!
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10-23-2008 @ 2:18PM
todd said...
Lars Ulrich on why Metallica is Guitar Hero exclusive
"We like money"
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10-23-2008 @ 2:22PM
Jer said...
Why did it have to be "one or the other?" Is it really unheard of to be part of both?
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10-23-2008 @ 2:41PM
lu506 said...
Lars Ulrich is the bigest pice of shit I have ever seen! I'm glad there stuff isn't on rockband, leaves more room for GOOD music.
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10-23-2008 @ 2:48PM
Deezul said...
During an interview I remember reading Harmonix/EA didn't want to do ANY exclusive only deals. Then they go and do the AC/DC deal. Granted, it could have been AC/DC requesting exclusivity, but still...
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10-23-2008 @ 5:03PM
HazyCloud said...
AC/DC is only a timed exclusive for Rock Band. HMX said it themselves.
10-23-2008 @ 3:08PM
bzick said...
whats all this negative crap against metallica in this blog?
"Somehow we get the feeling that Activision stepped up with a suitcase full of money, which is exactly what Metallica was looking for"
whats the point in writing something stuppid like that?
pathetic anti metallica fans....just because of the napster thing ppl always flame em when they get the chance.....metallica do more for the fans and give fans more for free then any other band.
get your facts straight.
ill be going somewhere else for my xbox news now...with some seriuos articles.
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10-23-2008 @ 3:38PM
Deezul said...
Good. And please, tell us, what has Metallica done for the fans? Offer an album for download for free or pay what you feel it was worth? If they were "for the fans" they would have allowed Harmonix to include Sandman in RB2 instead of restricting it.
10-23-2008 @ 4:51PM
mietha CAG said...
Yeah, seriously. The only thing I'm aware of Metallica doing "for their fans" is taking their money and suing them. Gee, I can't wait till my favorite band sues me. It'll be swell. Metallica is shit. Their sales aren't down because people are stealing their music. Their sales are down because their music (at least post-1989) isn't worth listening to. Maybe they should just come to terms with that...
10-23-2008 @ 4:55PM
mietha CAG said...
"whats the point in writing something stuppid like that?"
Um, maybe the point is writing something STUPID like that is that it's, um, true? Seriously, how could you believe any different? What other reason could they have for suing anyone they can think of? Sadly though, it will probably do well. I honestly think that has nothing to do with the band, however. You could probably put out Guitar Hero: Flock of Seagulls and sell a million copies...
10-23-2008 @ 3:32PM
wickedpheonix said...
Who cares.... that face scares me.
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10-23-2008 @ 4:32PM
sirkarkus said...
sell outs 4 life..band sucks anyway
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10-23-2008 @ 5:13PM
kharinggraffiti said...
all the better--means less little kids on rock band who want to just play metallica. Broaden your music horizons people.
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10-23-2008 @ 6:35PM
Mike said...
WHAT?? Are you nuts? 'Cos Metallica really need the money dont they - so that could have really swayed their decision. Any money Activision could have offered would be laughable at the second biggest band on the planet. I doubt money has sod all to do with it.
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10-23-2008 @ 6:42PM
Mike said...
sirkarkus - sell outs for life? hahaha
Yes another music so called "fan" who doesnt give a damn about music but the status they think it gives them. Instead of worrying about who you THINK sold out, try listening to the bloody music instead of jumping on the bandwagon. Just cos most people on the internet hate metallica cos they stopped you STEALING their music everyone hates em. Wel, I would rather be hated than be robbed - so go for it Metallica. True fans listen and will play to the music, they dont care you cut your hair short to appear to more audiences, cos they had the forsight to know that musical status means fuck all - its about getting it out there to be listened to and enjoyed. So heres to not conforming Metallica - rock on - the trolls will always be upset they cant steal your music anymore as they are too thick to get a job to be able to pay for the music.
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10-23-2008 @ 7:11PM
cookiejar said...
I love Metallica, but please please please, lets have Guitar Hero: Iron Maiden next if they are gonna do anymore of these GH spin offs :)
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