Metallica’s James Hetfield has a suggestion for inventors.
During the latest episode The Metallica report podcast, the lead vocalist and guitarist, 60, opened up about what he believes could make it easier to perform live.
“Being able to maybe sip some water while I’m playing, you know, kind of a straw on the mic,” Hetfield said during the episode. “I don’t know, something else like that. There’s always something that could be cool.”
Hydration wasn’t the only tweak the “Enter Sandman” musician thought could be improved during the show. Since his hands are always full during guitar riffs, moving freely with the mic can be a challenge.
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However, it seems that hydration is not the only thing the band can improve during the performance, according to the frontman. As he explains, his hands are always full while riffing, so he can’t move as easily with the microphone.
“I’m not holding the microphone, I can’t, you know, go anywhere. So the microphones are everywhere,” Hetfield said. “For our monitor to chase me around for all the microphones, he can’t open them all because it sounds crazy, especially in a closed stadium.”
The Metallica artist had a suggestion: “It would be nice to have some sort of… whatever. I’m sure they probably have something like that. You wear something and if you’re within two meters of the microphone, it turns it on. Something like that. It would be so [the monitor’s job] a little easier and mine too.”
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Metallica revealed the finalists for its inaugural Metallica Marching Band Competition on Monday.
According to a press release, more than 450 colleges and high schools across the US have applied to participate as of April 2023.
Professional judges selected finalists in five major categories, including representatives from Conn Selmer, a company that makes marching instruments. The winners were chosen by members of Metallica. Fan participation was also encouraged for one popular vote winner.
The top prize of $75,000 for a Division 1 school went to the Auburn University Marching Band.
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