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Metallica with Lou Reed, 2011
Metallica's Lars Ulrich believes criticism of Lulu stems from "ignorance", says the Lou Reed collab “took our fans to a place I wish they would go more often”

By Paul Brannigan Published

For Metallica's Lars Ulrich, the abuse heaped upon the band's 2011 collaboration with Lou Reed is unwarranted: "I can only put the reaction down to ignorance"

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Lou Reed: New York - Album Of The Week Club review

By Classic Rock Magazine Published

Lou Reed's New York was an angry love letter, a biting indictment, an open-hearted outpouring of empathy, despair, resignation, fury and outrage

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Lemmy, Lou Reed and Joan Jett as pre-school children
AI update: your favourite rock stars have been turned into preschool kids

By Fraser Lewry Published

Ever wanted to see Henry Rollins, Debbie Harry or Robert Smith as a preschool child? Well, we have some great news for you!

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20 spectacular reissues from 2022 you should definitely own

By Classic Rock Magazine Published

Buying guide With notable anniversaries, mouth-watering retrospectives and great compilations, 2022 bestowed a ton of must-hear reissues upon us. Here are some that are definitely worth your time

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Lulu revisited: why Metallica and Lou Reed's controversial album is far better than you remember

By Stephen Hill Published

Lou Reed and Metallica's concept album Lulu remains the most divisive record released by either artist. Is it simply misunderstood?

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A picture of Metallica with Lou Reed
Metallica took Lou Reed studio lessons into Hardwired sessions

By Stef Lach Last updated

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says Lou Reed's laidback approach to recording Lulu gave them a new understanding of the creative process

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Collected lyrics of Lou Reed to be updated with Metallica Lulu material

By Scott Munro Last updated

After being out of print for several years, the collected lyrics of Lou Reed is to be updated and republished later this year

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Lou Reed & Metallica: Lulu album cover
Lou Reed and Metallica's snarling Lulu embraces nausea, self-loathing and spite

By Mick Wall Last updated

Die-hard fans of either may disagree, but the coming together of Lou Reed and Metallica on Lulu has proved a shattering combination

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The 20 best albums of 1973
The 20 best rock albums of 1973

By Classic Rock Magazine Last updated

1973 was the year the Skynyrd arrived, Led Zeppelin showed chinks in their armour, and Tubular Bells and Dark Side Of The Moon began their route to world domination

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Sex, death and Lulu: the real story of Metallica and Lou Reed’s explosive collaboration

By Chris Roberts Last updated

Metallica and Lou Reed’s Lulu album is still metal’s most controversial collaboration. This is how two unlikely worlds collided

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