Internet-Only For Metallica?

added 28 April 2008 at 14.53

Remember that Napster business and the fight against internet piracy? Seems that Metallica have as the metal behemoths prepare to embrace the internet by following in the footsteps of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails.

Once thought of as the band least likely to like, y'know, give their stuff away for free, dude, Metallica have joined the 21st century and welcomed the opportunities that the internet can bring.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, drummer Lars Ulrich had revealed that Metallica are to follow the example of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails once their current deal with Warners expires after they've delivered their next album. Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails both famously offered their latest releases via the internet on a pay-what-you-want basis.

The on-the-ball tubthumper explained: "We're looking at how we can embrace everything. We want to be as free players as possible. We've been observing Radiohead and Trent Reznor and in 27 years, or however long it takes for the nexct record, we'll be looking forward to everything in terms of possibilities with the internet."

Fans are advised not to hold their breath. With the world still awaiting the release of the follow-up to 2002's 'St Anger', the chances of the internet being replaced with something else as a communication and distribution medium by the time Metallica are ready to go digital remain high.

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