Metallica and Nirvana may seem like two very different forces in rock, but both bands helped shape the sound and culture of the genre in the 1990s.
In this archival Q107 interview from May 1996, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett reflected on Kurt Cobain and the impact he had on music. Coming just two years after Cobain’s death, their comments offer an interesting look at how one of rock’s biggest bands viewed the frontman of one of the era’s most influential groups.
Hear Lars and Kirk share their thoughts on Cobain, his influence, and what he brought to music in this fascinating archival interview.
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