In a new interview with New York magazine, Reed reveals the collaboration is based on songs for a theatrical production of Frank Wedekind’s classic femme fatale “Lulu” plays.
“There are two stories ‘Lulu’s based on, and I rewrote ‘Lulu’ from the get-go, taking the original plot — mostly ‘Earth Spirit,’ not ‘Pandora’s Box’ — and followed it essentially from the point of view of Lulu and the various people who love her, until she gets involved with Jack the Ripper,” explains Reed. “The basics. So the Metallica version will have absolutely all of that and more. It’ll probably come out by November.”
Any chance of Metallica joining a “Lulu” production?
“I don’t think Metallica wants to be a band on Broadway!,” chuckles Reed. “They’re metalheads. They’re not going to do that. But the version of the 'Lulu' music I did with Metallica is awe-inspiring. It’s maybe the best thing done by anyone, ever. It could create another planetary system. I’m not joking, and I’m not being egotistical.”
Metallica Metallica with Lou Reed – Sweet Jane
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert
Madison Square Garden, NYC – October 30, 2009
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Metallica records album with Lou Reed
Metallica starting to think about writing new music
Metallica Monopoly coming next week
