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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"

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

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!

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

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?

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

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

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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