Robert Trujillo Confirms Metallica Is Working On 'Big Four' Tour

Chris Varias of Metromix conducted an interview earlier this week with Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo. The question-and-answer session follows below.

Metromix: There's a rumor going around now about the four classic thrash bands (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax) touring together. How would you feel about being part of that?

Robert Trujillo: I think it's great. We've had a few different conversations on the subject. I'm friends with (Slayer's) Kerry King and had dinner with him a few months back, and it came up there. I think (Megadeth's) Dave Mustaine is amazing. I've never had a problem with him personally. I think it'd be great if Metallica shared the stage with his band. Metallica's still great friends with (Anthrax's) Scott Ian. There's a lot of history there. I think it'd be great for metal. I don't think all four bands have played together at the same time.

So there's truth to the rumor?

There is, but nothing's concrete. It's not a sealed deal. We're working on it.

How would egos come into play in terms of the order of bands on the bill?

Oh, there'd be a lot of egos. I think we'd be OK. It'd be an issue with the other three bands.

How so? Would Dave Mustaine have an issue opening for Metallica?

I don't think that would be an issue. I think it would be more an issue between Megadeth and Slayer.

What's the story there?

I don't know if it would depend on the city, but I'm sure between those two bands, they would want to be up on the bill. I don't know. Who knows? My prediction is that maybe there would be something there. The only way we would do it is if we're headlining, and we would probably be the ones to put it together. I'm not saying that in a disrespectful way. All of these bands are amazing and super-cool.

You played with Ozzy. Maybe you could get Sharon Osbourne to put the tour together.

Oh man, yeah. Let's see. She's a phone call away. Maybe I can get Ozzy to manage the situation. He'd sort them all out.

When is Metallica recording its next album?

I don't know — maybe next week, maybe tomorrow. Who knows? I'll talk to the guys today and see if they're up for it. Actually there's gonna be about another year of touring, so that's a hard one to say. There are a lot of ideas floating around. We always have recording gear on tour with us so we're always recording our ideas, but obviously the songs have not been written.

Do you expect the new record to be a continuation of the "Death Magnetic" sound?

Going back to "Death Magnetic", it was great because (producer) Rick Rubin helped kind of bring Lars and (singer-guitarist) James (Hetfield) back into that sort of thrashy element. I think it will have a thrash factor. Keep it heavy. Keep it grooving. Keep it thrashy.

Comments

[CelestialChaos]

Good to hear

[mlukeroberts222]

Trujillo is such a cool dude....that tour would be AMAZING!!! Anthrax, followed by Megadeth, Slayer, and Metallica....WHOA....and yes, Slayer should follow Megadeth!!!

[JAMSRS]

Even though I'm not a Megadeth fan, i would kill to go to a show with those four playing together. It would be one of the biggest events ever to happen in metal

[Riffrocker83]

..."QUESTION: How would egos come into play in terms of the order of bands on the bill?"

..."ANSWER: Oh, there'd be a lot of egos. I think we'd be OK. It'd be an issue with the other three bands."

Lars and James have two of the biggest egos of ALL TIME! Of course, it's gonna be an issue... not solely an issue for the other three bands, but for Metallica too.

[KnotParkDay]

Metallica should headline and Anthrax should open. Perhaps Megadeth and Slayer could have a revolving slot on the bill? That would probably sort out any potential arguments.

[Rob E]

Nice to hear Rob say something instead of the others.

If, and it's a big if, it is assumed Metallica would close and Anthrax would open, then i guess just doing an even amount of dates to let Medageth and Slayer swap the 2nd and 3rd slot would work.

Or just do enough dates where every band can be in each of the 4 slots at least once...that option has even less chance of occurring, but there you go...would at least be fair on the bands, even though the fans wouldn't like it (depending on which show they were at).

Damn those egos.

[Rob E]

KnotParkDay wrote:

Metallica should headline and Anthrax should open. Perhaps Megadeth and Slayer could have a revolving slot on the bill? That would probably sort out any potential arguments.

Yeah good idea. This is what happens when i'm at work and can't press "post a comment" as soon as i'm done typing!

[dooncan]

This is gonna be big...

[CelestialChaos]

Rob E wrote:

Or just do enough dates where every band can be in each of the 4 slots at least once...that option has even less chance of occurring, but there you go...would at least be fair on the bands, even though the fans wouldn't like it (depending on which show they were at).

Damn those egos.

I can't see Metallica ever opening for Anthrax...EVER!

[GigaSauce]

If Megadeth had some of the original lineup (Dave Ellefson, Marty Friedman) then the rotation should be between metallica and megadeth

[webbtje]

I wish they'd kick Anthrax off, then I'd consider going.

[sandyman323]

they should draw straws for each show. isn't that what G3 does? or something similar...

[Set-Abominae]

Simply because they have the name "Metallica" on the bill, tickets prices will skyrocket. I'd rather just see Megadeth with Slayer and Anthrax, to be honest.

Ego obviously isn't an issue for Metallica just because they WILL be headlining. I think it's a pretty safe bet that Anthrax would open too; it's just between Megadeth and Slayer and I wouldn't be surprised if they just rotated 2nd and 3rd.

Checked.

[alejosanta]

I think instead of the usual festival system (band after band) they should do a FRANKESTEIN concert, ALL members from the 4 bands in one stage at the same time All playing songs from the 4 bands. It would be awsome. or at least if it's one band after another that the band on stage should cover songs from the other the 3 bands. i think that's the only way to give truly unique memories to the fans. instead of watch 4 bands play the same stage one after another without crossing each others path.

also: i can't even imagine how much the tickets would cost and i'm from colombia so i have to add airplane tickets to the sum hehe.

[zalant]

I just wish that we could get away from the whole "opening" concept. When I saw Alice In Chains on Lalapalooza 3, I didn't consider that they were "opening" for Primus; that was just the order of the bands. When I saw the Metallica/GnR tour, no one considered Metallica the "opening" band for GnR. It's called co-headlining and that should be that. I like the idea of the rotating slot idea. It wouldn't have any effect on ticket sales, since each band's fans would still go to see them, no matter what time they hit the stage, right? I know I live in a bit of a fantasy world, but I really wish the egos could be put away. Just make it an even rotation. No favorite city BS or hometown stuff. So what if Anthrax played last in some city? If everyone left and the hall was only half-filled to watch them, how would that be any different than the half-filled hall they'd play to if they played first? (no disrespect to Anthrax, but I try to be realistic and that's just how it would probably be)

[AJWOLFTill]

Would it be just the four, or could we expect Machine Head and others to tag along as well?

[Guitar_Jester]

GigaSauce wrote:

If Megadeth had some of the original lineup (Dave Ellefson, Marty Friedman) then the rotation should be between metallica and megadeth

Marty wasn't part of the original lineup.

And who cares, the same thing will be played. Just different faces.

[Sanitarium91]

Riffrocker83 wrote:
Lars and James have two of the biggest egos of ALL TIME! Of course, it's gonna be an issue... not solely an issue for the other three bands, but for Metallica too.

Umm, aren't you forgetting Dave Mustaine? I mean, he has a bigger ego than Lars and James combined. He's so full of himself it's unbeleviable. And besides, at least James has his ego based on leading his band and isn't so much of an egotistical person otherwise.

[lethaldosage45]

Never going to happen. Impossible.

[sykguitaryst]

i think slayer should open followed by anthrax (or the other way around) then MEGADETH!!! that way i can leave whenever metallica play..

[sykguitaryst]

Sanitarium91 wrote:

Riffrocker83 wrote:
Lars and James have two of the biggest egos of ALL TIME! Of course, it's gonna be an issue... not solely an issue for the other three bands, but for Metallica too.
Umm, aren't you forgetting Dave Mustaine? I mean, he has a bigger ego than Lars and James combined. He's so full of himself it's unbeleviable. And besides, at least James has his ego based on leading his band and isn't so much of an egotistical person otherwise.

i totally agree with the ego thing, but hes got enough talent to match! personal opinion, hes sicker than wah hammett and he isnt even sole lead. sickkk.

[Alexxx.]

Robert trujillo?
Media?
no way :O

[3DegreesOfBass]

that would be amazing. i would see that any day

[perilouspete]

i'd love to see this but it's probably gonna be super-limited in terms of shows and probably way expensive. but still exciting news.

[crocoscar]

Mustaine is NEVER gonna open for Metallica ...

[Fly-swatter]

*dribbles*

[Guitar_Jester]

Mustaine didn't know nothing about this. He told that in an interview he had with a Dutch newspaper-interviewer.

[TheEsupremacy]

Metal NEEDS this tour to happen. It would be the tour of the century thus far. I hope these guys can make it happen. Slayer is doing dates with Megadeth right now, so that issue isn't. I do think Anthrax should be replaced with Testament though. (Or Exodus)

[bloodbath519]

Metallica would never play before another band because they couldn't handle getting booed off the stage. Forget Metallica and put in Exodus or Testament.

[Fintrollx]

Don't take me wrong im a Megadeth fan but there is only a one big huge serious problem in this, it's called:

Dave Mustaine

[Crimzin3]

"I don't think that would be an issue. I think it would be more an issue between Megadeth and Slayer.
-Robert Trujillo"

Its funny that he says this, I went to Canadian Carnage not that long ago and it was a co-headlining tour with Slayer and Megadeth. So obviously they have no issue with eachother.

[maximumrocker]

bloodbath519 wrote:

Metallica would never play before another band because they couldn't handle getting booed off the stage. Forget Metallica and put in Exodus or Testament.

doubt they'll get boo'ed offf
and that would be great to see exodus, or testament tho

and this really needs to goo down!

[Cookie_Dog]

I would dig this tour. Dig it good.

[stewiegriffin23]

hope they come to india..which i kinda kno they wont

[deathx88]

crocoscar :
Mustaine is NEVER gonna open for Metallica ...

megadeth already opened for metallica back in '93

i guess people are too stubborn to notice.

[Sanitarium91]

Fintrollx wrote:

Don't take me wrong im a Megadeth fan but there is only a one big huge serious problem in this, it's called:

Dave Mustaine

This.

NO MORE POSTS NEEDED.

[xdan666x]

this tour will be insane!
please make it happen!!!!

[Eddie4President]

Why the **** would Metallica headline? Megadeth and Slayer, hell even Anthrax are better than them.

/annoyed.

[Slapfunkah]

no one cares about band order. this has to happen, or god doesn't exist.

[Captive_Honor]

Yeah Dave has a huge ego but hes not half the dick Lars is. I mean the majority of Metallica's problems since Dave was booted have been almost completely his fault so most of the issues (if any) with this "Big Four" tour will most likely be his fault.

[Crizzle]

whether you like it or not I would say Metallica are the biggest of the 4 bands therefore it only makes sense that they headline, I personally think Slayer should be after Megadeth and anthrax open because, I feel as though with Anthrax opening, they're closer to punk than the rest of them, then Megadeth with the thrash metal, then Slayer with the speed metal, and then Metallica with the thrash again, just to keep the variety... It's no question that anthrax will open seeing as they need to get their singer sorted :/

[Nameless742]

metallica are best overall, Megadeth have best new stuff.
Slayer are Great old and new and Anthrax are legends of their time.

[TSmitty6]

i bet this will cost...80$?

[metal_al73]

just the thought of this tour sends chills down my spine

[futurama_rules]

Uhm...everyone saying that Testament, Exodus, whoever, it doesn't matter. The point of this tour is to get the Big 4 or Thrash together in one stage. All of these other bands are great, probably better, it's just these guys were where it all started as far as thrash metal... That's why they want to get them together. You can't just replace them... And everyone saying Metallica or Anthrax would get booed off, you're dumb. Anthrax is the least popular, but I think they'd go up in popularity after this tour, because they're better than most people realize, and Metallica is one of the most popular metal bands out there. So you go boo them and get your ass kicked by the guy next to you, see if anyone cares. They're all great bands, and I really hope this happens.

[xgmr]

metallica is pop metal now, id on't care, megadeth should be headlining,
i wish jam like the g3 will be great,

[idle_tooth]

TSmitty6 wrote:

i bet this will cost...80$?

hahahahaha yeah right. it costs that much to park at a metallica concert :P

[Cacophonic]

Why the **** don't they just take turns headlining each date? That way there is no discrepancies and no ego-clashing.

Way to think it through, idiots.

I think that would be the most logical thing to happen. And make it so Metallica weren't such asswipes as to this.

[joshua029]

Fintrollx wrote:

Don't take me wrong im a Megadeth fan but there is only a one big huge serious problem in this, it's called:

Dave Mustaine

i stopped reading posts after this one... this guy knows the truth...

[This1GoesTo11]

Not a huge fan of all of these bands, but I think this a real treat for the fans. It's nice to see bands putting aside their egos to serve the people who buy and admire their music.

[1320polaris]

If this happened the order would go as is, no questions about it. Anthrax, slayer, Megadeth, Metallica. It's not hard to figure out. It's the order of least popular to most popular thats what the promoters and fans alike want. if i had it my my way it'd be slayer, anthrax, metallica then megadeth. And people saying slayer and megadeth would fight over the who goes on 2nd last are wrong. Slayer Was just on tour as megadeths supporting band. it was called the canadian carnage tour. and theyre doing a few more dates in november. It's my ****ing dream to see Deth in concert

[death4077]

TSmitty6 wrote:

i bet this will cost...80$?

yea if were lucky....

[1320polaris]

And i think instead of anthrax, who has been away for sometime now, they should replace them with machine head. that would be killer. or testament

[Genghis_khan]

Set-Abominae wrote:

Simply because they have the name "Metallica" on the bill, tickets prices will skyrocket. I'd rather just see Megadeth with Slayer and Anthrax, to be honest.

this...

[xgmr]

haven't heard of testament is it good? can you reference some songs??'

[Devix_SG]

deathx88 wrote:

crocoscar :
Mustaine is NEVER gonna open for Metallica ...

megadeth already opened for metallica back in '93

i guess people are too stubborn to notice.

They co-headlined.... maybe they just said that to appease Mustaine tho

[Xx__benji__xX]

This will never happen...
Lets face the facts people!

I would LOVE it if it did happen, but you have to be realistic about it!

Also; just kick Anthrax off to be honest, and add Machine Head to the Bill!

[VanTheKraut]

I wouldn't count on this happening. As awesome as it would be, it probably won't happen. None of these bands will ever open for eachother because of their planet sized egos and past arguments. Plus you probably wouldn't be able to get tickets because they would sell out in 5 minutes.

[lethaldosage45]

The very clear reasons of why this won't happen is right on this forum page. Look at everyone bickering and claiming that they will leave during this or that band and so on.

All four bands are great, but differ in popularity. The only way it can happen is Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax. Not only will the bands not accept this, their fans will be upset to. It wont happen.

[Skillet_Panhead]

TheEsupremacy wrote:

Metal NEEDS this tour to happen. It would be the tour of the century thus far. I hope these guys can make it happen. Slayer is doing dates with Megadeth right now, so that issue isn't. I do think Anthrax should be replaced with Testament though. (Or Exodus)

Testament all the way!

[ozzynator]

Exodus should be included in the tour if it ever happens.

[Skillet_Panhead]

xgmr wrote:

haven't heard of testament is it good? can you reference some songs??'

Listen to "Practice What You Preach", "Over the Wall", "Trial By Fire", "Return To Serenity", "Souls of Black", "More Than Meets The Eye".

Basically any of their songs. Testament is a killer band. WAY better than Anthrax. And, Slayer fans, hate me if you must, but they're better than Slayer too, in my opinion.

[bfredder92]

oh my god please let this work out. Add testament and exodus and maybe a few other good thrash bands and just have a tour that deals with thrash only. Something like warped tour but not gay :p And if metallica, anthrax, megadeth, and slayer all played seek and destroy at the end(which i doubt) i'de cream my pants harder than a twinkie factory. hahaha. And it would be sweet if tallica made another album better than magnetic soon.

[nuthinbutachump]

whats the chance it'll come to the uk?

[LazyLatinoRocke]

futurama_rules wrote:

Uhm...everyone saying that Testament, Exodus, whoever, it doesn't matter. The point of this tour is to get the Big 4 or Thrash together in one stage. All of these other bands are great, probably better, it's just these guys were where it all started as far as thrash metal... That's why they want to get them together. You can't just replace them... And everyone saying Metallica or Anthrax would get booed off, you're dumb. Anthrax is the least popular, but I think they'd go up in popularity after this tour, because they're better than most people realize, and Metallica is one of the most popular metal bands out there. So you go boo them and get your ass kicked by the guy next to you, see if anyone cares. They're all great bands, and I really hope this happens.

I don't agree one word of this. There were thrash bands before these 4 guys. There were just lucky ones who got popular. And Anthrax are more popular than you think.

[guitarkid0315]

GigaSauce wrote:

If Megadeth had some of the original lineup (Dave Ellefson, Marty Friedman) then the rotation should be between metallica and megadeth

dude...i agree...though marty wasnt in the original line-up...but look at their guitar player now...Chris Broderick...that guy is ****ing bad ass...

...wonder if hes related to matthew broderick...chris' guitar playing is by far better than matthew's acting...actually they prolly arent related...it would surprise me very much if they were...but...i digress

[LD_Luke D]

WOODSTOCK OF METAL!

[COBHC_Erick429]

i wonder who would open for who. as in slayer opening for whoever, or megadeth opening, etc.

[toaster_poodle]

That would be so ****ing awesome. A metal landmark and must-see for any rock fan.

[Ghostmaker]

I doubt it would ever happen, but I'd love if Metallica would bring Mustaine out for a few Kill Em All songs. Last I heard things were alright between him and Metallica.

checked

[Spoony_Bard]

Awesome picture of Rob there, haha!

[1avatar328]

LD_Luke D wrote:

WOODSTOCK OF METAL!

Lolz ya! gonna be the greatest concert Ever!

[Barrier_of_Pain]

of coarse propagandica wants to make a buck off the other 3 good bands

[Dio10101]

I just talked about that another piece of news yesterday. I would absolutely love to see that!!!

[Ita3rd]

Barrier_of_Pain wrote:

of coarse propagandica wants to make a buck off the other 3 good bands

Metallica doesn't need to tour with the other three to make money, they make more than enough as it is.

[WilsoNw55]

Great news, I was waiting for something like this, would be cool if Testament could come along too :P

[Sami Philadelph]

How arrogant and egotistical of Trujillo to say Metallica would obviously be headlining in the first place.

[Tabassco]

I'm buying tickets, even if they cost 150€. Doesn't matter which band is opening. I don't like Megadeth, but I respect them for what they've already done.

[shadesofanger]

Sami Philadelph wrote:

How arrogant and egotistical of Trujillo to say Metallica would obviously be headlining in the first place.

It isn't really egotistical or arrogant. He said that because he knew they would headline, Metallica is a much bigger and more well known band than Megadeth, therefore Metallica would headline.

[zeppelin4evr41]

Sami Philadelph wrote:

How arrogant and egotistical of Trujillo to say Metallica would obviously be headlining in the first place.

Took the words right out of my mouth. "The only way we'll do it is if we're headlining" + "Ego won't be an issue for us" = 1/0.

[Soloist96]

simple...

Testament 1st ( NOT ANTHRAX )
SLAYER 2nd
Megadeth 3rd
Metallica 4th

[ltd v100]

this would be amazing but mustaine wouldnt ruin it bc he has talked with lars and james every now and then and since there co-headlining with slayer
there would be no problems

[RockUAway]

Anthrax opening, followed by slayer, and iehter metallica or megadeth

i imagine metallica will headline, but i think megadeth should play after slayer, megadeth is just better in my opinion. i dont care much for slayer or anthrax at all really. atleast the rotation thing sseems decent

[zekethejman]

futurama_rules wrote:

Uhm...everyone saying that Testament, Exodus, whoever, it doesn't matter. The point of this tour is to get the Big 4 or Thrash together in one stage. All of these other bands are great, probably better, it's just these guys were where it all started as far as thrash metal... That's why they want to get them together. You can't just replace them... And everyone saying Metallica or Anthrax would get booed off, you're dumb. Anthrax is the least popular, but I think they'd go up in popularity after this tour, because they're better than most people realize, and Metallica is one of the most popular metal bands out there. So you go boo them and get your ass kicked by the guy next to you, see if anyone cares. They're all great bands, and I really hope this happens.

Smartest thing ive ever read

[xXMetal-HeadXx]

so who died and named metallica the headlining kings. those are all huge names. and you wanna talk egos? "i know we wont do it unless we are headlining" ...yeah, you guys dont have ego issues...PFFFT. I think it would be sweet to see Slayer headline it a few nights...**** they all should headline it a few nights. those are all headliner bands if they werent all playing together. Id like to see King and Mustaine butt heads as well

[brewtat2]

this would be an awesome show! I think Megadeath & Slayer got the ego thing figured out, though. they're on tour in canada together now with machinehead and another band

[Vedicardi]

Rob is epic

Anthrax is great too...

[Zyph73]

Well, at least if Metallica performs last I'd have note to leave. Not that I hate them, just how Hetfield sounds now. >

[livewire76]

Hehe Boy is this going to cause some ripples in the UG and metal community pond!

First off, i love Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax live (roughly in that order lol) and i'd love to see this tour happen but i seriously wonder if the "ego issue" can be sorted out. All four bands are great and have carved out their own sound in metal. They are also fairly used to headlining and that's where the problems start. Now if Metallica are going to arrange it then there's no way anything but headline slot will be accepted. They are also the "biggest", no-one can dispute that i think. It isn't arrogant to say it, it's facts, number wise at least. ALL the bands are passionatly supported and the bands are equally passionate about what they do so the "losing face" factor of a low bill slot.. I think it might ruin this whole idea unless a lot of guys have done a lot of chillin' as far as attitudes go. And have they? hehe This interview kinda illustrates that point.

This tour would be huge. People would sell their front tetth for a ticket and backstage pass. Or at least pay the equivalant of a new set of front teeth for the tickets. To make it happen though someone is going have to take a backseat figurativly speaking. I just cant see it happening. And not only is the ego thing a preoblem. There's scheduling. To get all four free to do this would be a project alone! Rob T. even said that Metallica are touring for another year-ish. They 'aint going straight out again, i can guarantee that! Regardless of new records.

No-one's ever done a tour like this before and dissapointingly i think no-one will see this tour either. In fact, the more i think about it, the more less likely it seems. Start praying people. This will take an act of god to happen.

[Haunt3dAng3l]

Two words as to why this won't happen: "Dave Mustaine".

[gunther_sucks]

Sami Philadelph wrote:

How arrogant and egotistical of Trujillo to say Metallica would obviously be headlining in the first place.

I doubt their managers would let it be otherwise.

And more people listen to metallica than the other three bands combined. It's not egotistical, it's common sense.

[xXChimairaXx]

Dave will do it. He's really chill now...speaking from experience. If you're a dumb internet junkie and only speak from what you read then shut it.

The only people im worried about are Slayer. Kerry King is such a fathead.

[raver311]

this would be the tour of the century holy shit now if only they can get iron maiden on the bill

[Superperfex]

Or you could just have Maiden play live instead of all 4 of them.

Checked.

[Cejis33]

this would cost soo much... metallica tickets are 100 bucks alone, let alone adding slayer, anthrax and megadeth

[dethbymetal15]

OMG i can die happy...i just told my dad the other day it would be sweet for them to tour and its happening!!!!!

[cal1]

Haunt3dAng3l wrote:

Two words as to why this won't happen: "Dave Mustaine".

As far as I know Dave is on good terms with Kerry King, Tom Araya, and the guys in Metallica again.

[DimebagRob]

Just keep it thrashy, please god keep it thrashy....

But man I hope this tour goes ahead... It would be so awesome!

[MonsterOfRock]

I'm more concerned about you insolent shallow-minded fanboys starting up a riot in the shows discussing Metallica vs Megadeth vs Slayer.

I wonder what the Anthrax fans would be thinking...

[PJ=Metal]

Have the people of the Town They will play at Vote for the line up

[Haunt3dAng3l]

MonsterOfRock wrote:

I'm more concerned about you insolent shallow-minded fanboys starting up a riot in the shows discussing Metallica vs Megadeth vs Slayer.

I wonder what the Anthrax fans would be thinking...

+1

[Astaldo]

When is Metallica recording its next album?

I don't know — maybe next week, maybe tomorrow. Who knows? I'll talk to the guys today and see if they're up for it. Actually there's gonna be about another year of touring, so that's a hard one to say. There are a lot of ideas floating around. We always have recording gear on tour with us so we're always recording our ideas, but obviously the songs have not been written.

YES YES YES YES!!!! YES YES!! YEHA! YEEESSS!!! =D

would be ****ing awesome gig!

[Theeman0000]

"Endgame" completely owns Metallica in every way.

Still, this is pretty cool.

[pootoob]

Will never happen. Also, I don' think it'll be Megadeth's fault... They're already touring with Slayer alternating who plays first. I think the only reason it won't happen is demands made from Metallica ie 'we play last or no deal'. That's a little bit unreasonable.

[Mmmtastydean...]

too bad pantera can't play...

[lul]

yeah.. pantera is the ultimate metal band..

[mattman93]

Do you now what I would love to see, a Mechanix/Four Horseman thing where that brought Megadeth and Metallica out together for the song and switched off... and see Dave own Kirk. No matter who you like more you know Dave is better then Kirk.

[DANZIG767]

Fintrollx wrote:

Don't take me wrong im a Megadeth fan but there is only a one big huge serious problem in this, it's called:

Dave Mustaine

how can you be a Megadeth fan and not like Dave Mustaine? HE IS MEGADETH! he writes everything, the band should be re-named MegaDave

[Smiter]

Barrier_of_Pain wrote:

of coarse propagandica wants to make a buck off the other 3 good bands

See, it's posts like this that really piss me off. Metallica is a group of damn good musicians just because you obviously don't like their music doesn't mean they've sold out. I applaud Metallica for changing their style, it shows that they aren't simple minded metal heads who live for thrash and nothing else. It might be hard for fans to realize, but good musicians have a wealth of influences and therefore have a need to expand beyond the limits of one genre. When was the last time Megadeth showed balls by choosing a new direction?

[Ponomar]

I'd have to say Anthrax should open, Slayer, then (even though I don't like them) Megadeth, and Metallica to top it off. Everyone knows Metallica, hell my grandma knows Metallica.

[jimishred]

if this happens i would so go !!! also the order should be:

Anthrax
SLAYER
MEGADETH
Metallica

then at the end they all go on stage and perform soething ( like a band duel)

[mickallica]

Tomorow on UG News : Mustaine SAid he will never open for metallica

[Boosh47]

this will be the biggest thing to ever happen to me ever..... just dont tell anyone i know that.... but seriously

[futurama_rules]

I don't agree one word of this. There were thrash bands before these 4 guys. There were just lucky ones who got popular. And Anthrax are more popular than you think

I know there were Thrash bands before them, what I'm saying is that these were the 4 that made it popular... They were the 4 that were known as the big 4 since probably the early 90s? Maybe since Megadeth got famous?... The thrash bands before them were a huge influence on them, but the ones before them were a stepping stone for these 4's popularity. If they changed the name they could incorporate any metal/thrash bands people wanted, but it's called the Big Four tour...How can you not agree with fact?

As for Anthrax, I didn't mean to say that they're not, but other people were just straight up dissing them, so I had to say something that they would understand.

[BLUEkerl]

1avatar328 wrote:

LD_Luke D wrote:

WOODSTOCK OF METAL!
Lolz ya! gonna be the greatest concert Ever!

might as well call it metalstock

[slashNpage77]

They should just have an all out brawl to decide the order... oh wait, that'll probably happen anyway. i would love to see this tour just because of the historic aspect of it for metal, though i'd probably never be able to afford it.

[Iliekgitaz]

I definately think its Slayer and Anthrax thats going to do the opening.

[Jacob6293]

mustaine won't get over his grudge any time soon

[PcaKes]

Screamin like a schoolgirl over here! THERE IS A GOD AND HE LOVES US ALL!!!!

[SlyDevil13]

Sigh, I am just imagining the price of these tickets...

[ReasonableRam]

crocoscar wrote:

Mustaine is NEVER gonna open for Metallica ...

He already did in the 90s

[SlyDevil13]

Oh, and if they could add Iron Maiden and Testament, it would be the worlds greatest concert. They could call it "The Big Four and some more " tour

[BHS_HVY_285]

i cant wait for the explosion between mustaine and metallica

[Jack Darkley]

mustaine won't get over his grudge any time soon

Dude, he's been over it. When he became a Born-Again Christian he made up with pretty much everyone he used to have a problem with. Metallica even invited him to come to their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The only reason he didn't go was because he had tour commitments at that time. Point is, he's put all of that crap behind him, and everybody else should do the same.

[PANTERAFAN^666^]

MEtallica kicks ass and this is going to be great, hahaha Robert Trujillo I didn't even know that anyone would want to interview him instead of all the other members of metallica.

[IbanezP81]

Hmmm....not really a fan of the other 3. Rather it be Metallica, AC/DC, Godsmack and Velvet Revolver.

[ihavenoname93]

GigaSauce wrote:

If Megadeth had some of the original lineup (Dave Ellefson, Marty Friedman) then the rotation should be between metallica and megadeth

thats not the original lineup

Haunt3dAng3l wrote:

Two words as to why this won't happen: "Dave Mustaine".

dude mustaine has changed, a lot. hes not a douche anymore, and really doesnt have any issues with anybody anymore. (exept for lars, but its not anything enough to stop a tour)

but yeah. the 'feuds' dont exist anymore guys. get over it

[ihavenoname93]

IbanezP81 wrote:

Hmmm....not really a fan of the other 3. Rather it be Metallica, AC/DC, Godsmack and Velvet Revolver.

*facepalm*

none of those 3 were ever thrash, which is the point of the tour

[Metal_Rich]

I honestly wouldn't care about the order, 4 brilliant bands regardless of where they'd be.

[mister bass guy]

Metallica sucks. In fact, metal in general is terrible.

[con job]

I don't regularly listen to any of these 4 bands, but I'd be massively tempted to get tickets for a show with all 4 of them.

[GenerationKILL]

bloodbath519 wrote:

Metallica would never play before another band because they couldn't handle getting booed off the stage. Forget Metallica and put in Exodus or Testament.

the tour will feature the "big four" not "3 huge thrash bands and their lesser off-shoots."

Im sure this tour would be amazing, i hope it comes to vancouver.

[AfroGuitarNoob]

Riffrocker83 wrote:

..."QUESTION: How would egos come into play in terms of the order of bands on the bill?"

..."ANSWER: Oh, there'd be a lot of egos. I think we'd be OK. It'd be an issue with the other three bands."

Lars and James have two of the biggest egos of ALL TIME! Of course, it's gonna be an issue... not solely an issue for the other three bands, but for Metallica too.

No, people mistake having a lot of fun or joking around as ego.

No.

[Andragon]

They should all be on the stage at once and play each other's songs... but then whose songs will be played first?!
Madness!!

[AfroGuitarNoob]

ReasonableRam wrote:

crocoscar wrote:

Mustaine is NEVER gonna open for Metallica ...

He already did in the 90s

Owned

[K!!LsWiTcH]

i would sell my soul and my nuts to see the big four in new york

[Roberttitus]

mlukeroberts222 wrote:

Trujillo is such a cool dude....

Yeah... way to cool for Metallica.

CelestialChaos wrote:

I can't see Metallica ever opening for Anthrax...EVER!

Why is a shame considering that they are 20 times cooler

[LedFender]

eh, in my opinion why worry about whos headlining... if anything all 4 bands are headlining...
if they rotate, thatd be awesome.
like the first night its Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax..
then its Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth, Metallica... and so on...

[Drm316]

ok... there might not be problems between the bands but... what about the fans? all i have to say is, either way BLOOD WILL BE SHED!

[timmy909]

Anthrax is included? Why? That band has been in pieces for the past 10 years. put in someone who is actually worthy of playing with the other bands, like Machine Head or Testament.

[Jmoarguitar]

Sanitarium91 wrote:

Riffrocker83 wrote:
Lars and James have two of the biggest egos of ALL TIME! Of course, it's gonna be an issue... not solely an issue for the other three bands, but for Metallica too.
Umm, aren't you forgetting Dave Mustaine? I mean, he has a bigger ego than Lars and James combined. He's so full of himself it's unbeleviable. And besides, at least James has his ego based on leading his band and isn't so much of an egotistical person otherwise.

Does Dave not lead his band, does dave not write pretty much most the music for his band? Dave is not as much egotistical, but confident in himself. He won't go around saying your not as good as me and stuff, and on the note of the Whos opening, i think anthrax than slayer than megadeth and of course metallica, but i'd rather see slayer and megadeth more than metallica, and i don't even listen to slayer

[irontremelo]

Geah!!!

[RUSTDOGG666]

Rob seems to try to keep the peace with everyone. yeah he can get along with all of them so maybe its good they interviewed him. if they wouldve interviewed james or lars they probably be like well this is the line up either your for it or against it. and if they'd be for it then it'd happen if they'd be against it then the tour wouldnt happen.

[Detonation]

I would much rather like to see Slayer play one giant concert without any openers...
This concert would be aweful
Metallica BLOWS now, Lars Magnetic was terrible
Megadeth's new album was a nice attempt but the only real thing worth listening to was the solos on the album
And never been a real big fan of Anthrax but Scott Ian and others put on a great live show haha

[hanselrocks1]

Seriously I hope they do it

[megadeth1320]

i think that they should add testament sepultura and exodus and i would say pantera ..... weell yeah oo and also opeth...that would be a hell of a show...and im gonna go against what everyone is saying by saying obviously anthrax opens .but i would change my mind if they got belladona back and if scott could play a different guitar and stuff because i really dont like the tone hes using nowadays like wen he plays among the living songs live now it just doesnt sound right . then (shockerhere) METalliCA comes next because well according to the music and not how big their name is, they should be second ,then its gonnna come down to slayer and megadeth switching out the last act because they are obviously ,now, the 2 heaviest and yes daves ego will get in the way but he is the best

[ldnovelo]

IbanezP81 :
Hmmm....not really a fan of the other 3. Rather it be Metallica, AC/DC, Godsmack and Velvet Revolver.

wtf????? this is a thrash tour, those bands (except metallica) have nothing to do with thrash. Actually, those bands have almost nothing to do with each other.

On topic, I think most people bashing mustaine base his views on him on interviews from 15-20 years ago. He sometimes still acts like an a*s, but i dont think he would be the only problem with the tour(or even the biggest).

Also, I think that about 80% of the crowd would be there just to see metallica and megadeth playing together;those two would be the tour's core. Frankly, Anthrax or Slayer or testament or whoever you add would just be an opener. I like those bands, but you have to be realistic.

[megadeth1320]

also metallica doesnt deserve the final spot because they aren't that great live nowadays my friend went to a concert a few months ago of theirsin new orleans and he said they were alrite but just not what he expected and he said something about being off rhythim or beat alot of the team and not bringing it with the right energy ..just overconfident facial contortions by james and kirk and lars being gay

[megadeth1320]

megadeth is the definition of what thrash is

[41plus182]

Yo Robert,I'm really happy for you, and Imma let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best thrash metal tours of all time!

[ldnovelo]

megadeth1320: you are either the worst troll ever or just got it all wrong:
1.- dime's dead. no dime=no pantera. the
2.- lol metallica on second. they are the biggest band of the 4. if this happened, they would obviously headline because they sell more tickets
3.- slayer or megadeth at last??? jajaja. slayer is semi-obscure and megadeth is semi-big. they could headline tours by themselves, but not with metallica (f*cking huge band).
your points are fail. and not all megadeth is thrash. have you heard risk? cryptyc writings?

and St.Angarrr should STFU too.

[diabolus]

That would be a ****in rockin show, but it'll never happen! There is no way that Mustaine would go for it, there is crazy bad blood between him and King as well as Hetfield. Says a lot for Dave's working character. I'd pay north of $200 to see this show IF it ever really happens.

[maowcat]

41plus182 wrote:

Yo Robert,I'm really happy for you, and Imma let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best thrash metal tours of all time!

roflcopter

[PuddleJumper11]

alejosanta wrote:

I think instead of the usual festival system (band after band) they should do a FRANKESTEIN concert, ALL members from the 4 bands in one stage at the same time All playing songs from the 4 bands. It would be awsome. or at least if it's one band after another that the band on stage should cover songs from the other the 3 bands. i think that's the only way to give truly unique memories to the fans. instead of watch 4 bands play the same stage one after another without crossing each others path.

also: i can't even imagine how much the tickets would cost and i'm from colombia so i have to add airplane tickets to the sum hehe.

That would actually be pretty sweet. Really interesting to hear.

[Freebird79]

"The only way we would do it is if we're headlining"

Fuck That! Metallica is pretty shitty these days... Megadeth should open, Endgame is way better than Death Magnetic.

[diabolus]

Sorry for the double post, but
St. Angarrr, learn what music is. You may not like Slayer, but according to your name, you don't even like metal, I'm sure that even Metallica is trying to forget that failure of an "album". Try looking up Reign in Blood, maybe you'll see a definitive thrash album.

[maowcat]

Iliekgitaz wrote:

I definately think its Slayer and Anthrax thats going to do the opening.

I think it'll go Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth then metallica last, metallica since that is their order in popularity. And if this happens i think they'll realize that everyone will wanna get pumped for megadeth and metallica listening to anthrax and slayer. I'd really like to see it happen.

[zink10192]

they should do it like this: anthrax, megadeth, slayer, metallica. and then the next night switch it to metallica, anthrax, megadeth, slayer. and just keep roatating?

[marcelaguiar]

I dont listen to anthax slayer or Megadeth (i know its sad)

BUT I WANT TO SEE THAT IN CONCERT SO BADLY.

This is the best article ive read in a long long long time.

[Freebird79]

Freebird79 wrote:

"The only way we would do it is if we're headlining"

Fuck That! Metallica is pretty shitty these days... Megadeth should open, Endgame is way better than Death Magnetic.

ffs I meant Megadeth should headline not open lol

[boston1992]

i dont care what anybody says, rob is one of the coolest guys in metal

[moonmi]

Ha im listening to Metallica when I found this. Helps to get me Hyped!. I wanna see it if it becomes a reality.

[Foible776]

TSmitty6 wrote:

i bet this will cost...80$?

Bull, I went and saw Rush by themselves and that shit was 80$. This would be around 150. Just cause they can do that.

[PlayFreebirdNow]

diabolus wrote:

That would be a ****in rockin show, but it'll never happen! There is no way that Mustaine would go for it, there is crazy bad blood between him and King as well as Hetfield. Says a lot for Dave's working character. I'd pay north of $200 to see this show IF it ever really happens.

Megadeth and Slayer are touring together somewhere. Mustaine and King can tour together and be fine.

[carlos1536]

crocoscar wrote:

Mustaine is NEVER gonna open for Metallica ...

pfft! ya! its guna b like tht scene from the rocker wen tht guy wuldnt open 4 his old band. cept mustaine will b more pissed. but hes a ****en awsome guy! he shuldnt open 4 metallica just cuz they make more money.

[carlos1536]

zink10192 wrote:

they should do it like this: anthrax, megadeth, slayer, metallica. and then the next night switch it to metallica, anthrax, megadeth, slayer. and just keep roatating?

sorry 4 double post but thts a ****en good idea! u r a genius!

[Hec1223]

awesome!!! this is going to be great if this happens

[the metal99]

dethklok .. lol

[DIMEBAGLIVEDON]

zink10192 wrote:

they should do it like this: anthrax, megadeth, slayer, metallica. and then the next night switch it to metallica, anthrax, megadeth, slayer. and just keep roatating?

Good idea.

Honestly, everybody trashing Anthrax are retards.

I wouldn't give a damn about the order. I'd just go to see four of my favourite bands.

And screw the other bands suggested, I want Testament and Exodus added to the list.

That would be the best concert, ever.

[edgeyyz]

Riffrocker83 wrote:

..."QUESTION: How would egos come into play in terms of the order of bands on the bill?"

..."ANSWER: Oh, there'd be a lot of egos. I think we'd be OK. It'd be an issue with the other three bands."

Lars and James have two of the biggest egos of ALL TIME! Of course, it's gonna be an issue... not solely an issue for the other three bands, but for Metallica too.

James never seems to have ego problems the way Lars does though, he's got some issues. However, this would be awesome.

[24Hammett24]

lethaldosage45 wrote:

Never going to happen. Impossible.

Unfortunately you're probably right but I hope it does.

[BlaqIc3]

megadeth1320 wrote:
also metallica doesnt deserve the final spot because they aren't that great live nowadays my friend went to a concert a few months ago of theirsin new orleans and he said they were alrite but just not what he expected and he said something about being off rhythim or beat alot of the team and not bringing it with the right energy ..just overconfident facial contortions by james and kirk and lars being gay

if you agreed to your friends opinion.....your a total idiot (go see them live first....than post shit like this)

Checked.

[BlaqIc3]

St.Angarrr wrote:

Ok my opinion is....i hate slayer....and slayer playing with metallica? wtf? metallica is way better then Slayer ALWAYS
Eddie4President :
Why the **** would Metallica headline? Megadeth and Slayer, hell even Anthrax are better than them.

Ok what? anthrax better then metallica? you should burn in hell for that comment you ****face
Slayer is stupid as ****.All it is,is repeating comments about our maker being a lier....and a piece of shit....theyre going to hell...slayer is infintile 4 ever megadeth is ok but still sucks...and anthrax.....dont get me started on them.....all in all i dont like the idea of a big 4 concert i hate it all the way...they should just sit down and record another album rather then waste their energy on bands that are way
xgmr :
metallica is pop metal now, id on't care, megadeth should be headlining,
i wish jam like the g3 will be great,

And to that comment up there.Pop metal??? what the **** go **** yourself you are a popface dick head

OWNED (X) nice job afro lol

Smiter :
Barrier_of_Pain wrote:

of coarse propagandica wants to make a buck off the other 3 good bands

See, it's posts like this that really piss me off. Metallica is a group of damn good musicians just because you obviously don't like their music doesn't mean they've sold out. I applaud Metallica for changing their style, it shows that they aren't simple minded metal heads who live for thrash and nothing else. It might be hard for fans to realize, but good musicians have a wealth of influences and therefore have a need to expand beyond the limits of one genre. When was the last time Megadeth showed balls by choosing a new direction?

these two summed up what was bottled up inside me. but slayer doesnt suck, anthrax doesnt suck, megadeth doesnt suck....metallica doesnt suck. We always tend to become so stubborn and miss the whole point of what their trying to do. To create a freaking thrash woodstock for us....so everyone stop bitching...and lets do what we do best...headbang with horns in the air \m/

[DanielN]

DANZIG767 wrote:

Fintrollx wrote:

Don't take me wrong im a Megadeth fan but there is only a one big huge serious problem in this, it's called:

Dave Mustaine

how can you be a Megadeth fan and not like Dave Mustaine? HE IS MEGADETH! he writes everything, the band should be re-named MegaDave

I really dig Megadeth's music especially with the original lineup (you know relevant one: Mustaine, Ellefson, Friedman and Menza). I guess that means I like the songwriting of Mustaine

But man every time I hear any news from him he just lifts the you-are-an-ass limit just a little bit higher...

Other than that this tour would be fantastic regardless if the bands don't talk to each other backstage!

As for the order... the minute Megadeth, Anthrax or Slayer make an album as awesome as the black album give me a call (i'm awared some of you are going to set me in fire for this comment... but hey that's what forums are for...)

[Shreddinator666]

lul wrote:

yeah.. pantera is the ultimate metal band..

Fuck Yeah!
Also, if this tour would happen, maybe I could actually see Megadeth play near NJ (considering that their new tour doesn't mention it.)

[Paramecium302]

wow I didnt know Trujio could talk ever since he joined metallica.

[anderson1733]

The problem with the whole big four tour is Metallica and Mustaine.

[jyeff]

Hope it doesn't happen too soon i'm already seeing Metallica this weekend and Megadeth and Slayer are playing here November 11th. But I'd probably pay to see them again if they were together

[jacobsmolik1]

i dont care about the order or who's better than who. I think something like this has needed to happen for a long time in metal. Seeing these bands all play together would be a once in a lifetime opportuniy and would be amazing no matter what. i really think it'd be great if they all got on stage and covered each other's songs. that'd be awesome

[Vicryl 2.0]

MonsterOfRock wrote:

I'm more concerned about you insolent shallow-minded fanboys starting up a riot in the shows discussing Metallica vs Megadeth vs Slayer.

I wonder what the Anthrax fans would be thinking...

BRING THE NOISE!.

hahaha it would be fun and awkward if all four finishes the night with Bring the Noise...hehehe ...

[megadeth1320]

ldnovelo wrote:

megadeth1320: you are either the worst troll ever or just got it all wrong:
1.- dime's dead. no dime=no pantera. the
2.- lol metallica on second. they are the biggest band of the 4. if this happened, they would obviously headline because they sell more tickets
3.- slayer or megadeth at last??? jajaja. slayer is semi-obscure and megadeth is semi-big. they could headline tours by themselves, but not with metallica (f*cking huge band).
your points are fail. and not all megadeth is thrash. have you heard risk? cryptyc writings?

and St.Angarrr should STFU too.

i know that dime is dead that is why i said i would say pantera...duh...and i dont give a shit about how big metallica is ,my personal opinion feels that should be the order, and its not whether or not metaliica will be headlining because they are alll headling ...its the order so yes metallica can still co-headline with all of them ...and i understand that its highly unlikely for that order to happen but that is the order I, ME, would like to happen not you , and I also never said that megadeth is all thrash, i know that risk isnt at all thrash , but cryptic writings destroys load reload and anger any day 1 album experimenting with different music to show daves versatality compared to 3 albums trying to impress the public.MEGADETH

[dguruishtar]

No disrespect intended. But if they would switch Anthrax with Machine Head, I would surely orgasm at sight.
'Cuz in my opinion Machine Head is seriously underrated and need to get the word out, the word being how ****ing awesome they are.

[Kevguy47]

I know metallica is the bigger band but I would rather that megadeth Headlined. They just came out with a new album(metallica too, but it was many months ago), and i would like to hear more of them cuz i've already seen metallica live

[doritofreak93]

In all actuality Metallica is hardly thrash anymore. They are hardly even metal. They are more hard rock.

[Your41Plague12]

Anthrax should open, then Megadeth should play, then Metallica, then Slayer. That would be a kickass show, if you ask me.

[WiZoRZ]

metallica should close because they are the biggest of the big 4

Anthrax, then slayer, megadeth then metallica

(i'm a HUGE fan of megadeth but metallica should play after megadeth anyway

i still doubt that mustaine would share stage with metallica but i DEEPLY hope so! theyre like all in the 40s and they still act lke a bunch of kids with this war megadeth/metallica.. this is dumb they're adults i mean come.. PEACE SELLS!

[a7xplayer]

Everyone saying that one of the bands should be replaced by another, that makes no sense. The point of the tour is to have the Big Four. Not three from the big four and some other guys!

Checked.

[twomintomid]

anthrax could open for metallica/megadeth, who could headline together. oh, and slayer could go **** themselves.....then i'd go, because only 3 of the big 4 are any good anyways

[nincompoop]

I'm no fan of Metallica, Slayer or Anthrax. But Rob Trujillo is a great dude and he seems like he'd be an awesome guy to be friends with.

[Damaged Roses]

It´d be funny to see this, I mean, almost everyone accepts metallica will headline, so as im a megadeth fan, i think they´ll get third place, so they´ll play like never before, so metallica get pwned lol

[Altered_Carbon]

There's a lot of anti-Anthrax sentiment in this (thread, thing, whatever). I never knew people actively hated them. Then again, people are fools, and that's the reason they aren't bigger than Metallica in the first place, so...whatev.

Tickets'll probably cost a bloody fortune...Slayer sucks balls...Metallica and Megadeth are pretty dire right now, but they'd probably fix a good show. I'm probably not going to go anyway, so w/e.

[redwolf206]

Rob talks?!?!

[DamageMachine]

HEY GUESS WHAT!!!!!
Everyone needs to read more carefully, Trujillo said they would be the Headliners because they would probably have to put it together
And you know what? I think Metallica, out of the four, would be the only ones willing to pull this together.

[Fire-Fade]

hey heres an idea...

how bout all four bands play on four seperate stages at the same time! that way everyone can headline =D

and the bands could have a competition between themselves, whoever the majority of the crowd goes to wins the title of best thrash band like... ever. or at least out of the four of them....

[sk8rMeTaLhEaD27]

Soloist96 wrote:

simple...

Testament 1st ( NOT ANTHRAX )
SLAYER 2nd
Megadeth 3rd
Metallica 4th

testament isn't one of the big 4.

[Fire-Fade]

mind you if all four bands played at once the amount of epicness from such an event would probably bring about the apocalypse...

[sheppo]

this would make my life complete

[Paradox5]

They should just add Exodus (with Zetro, screw Dukes) and Testament

[metallifreak77]

This would be a great long-awaited tour. I would love to see Metallica and Slayer on the same stage, true legends. Not a Dave fan at all, but Megadeth has some good tunes.

but Anthrax? lol. Make it the big 5, with Testament... then the show would be perfect!

GET SEPULTURA BACK TOGETHER AND MAKE IT A INTERNATIONAL THRASH FESTIVAL!

[Ghostmaker]

Some of you need to catch up with the present. Dave Mustaine has settled most of the major feuds involving the big 4. Though I still think it's hilarious there is an entire Wikipedia page "Dave Mustaine feuds and rivalries"

[NHECOS]

What a concert that will be...

[smittyanthrax]

this tour will never happen.i just think theyve been to many pot shots at different members of bands over the years.dave and metallica issue probably still hurts.kerry king slating rick rubin to working with metallica as he said joining a sinking ship.dave had issues with tom araya and king in the past.as far i know anthrax have never really made comments about anyone in the other 3 bands.but hey it would amazing if it happened and if it came to the uk id easy pay over £150 even tho ive seen anthrax twice[both singers] megadeth and metallica before[not a big fan of slayer since seasons].but then again theyre all in their 40s now so who knows?

[musicforpeace]

Ghostmaker wrote:

Some of you need to catch up with the present. Dave Mustaine has settled most of the major feuds involving the big 4. Though I still think it's hilarious there is an entire Wikipedia page "Dave Mustaine feuds and rivalries"

well then again it IS wikipedia.

[Slapfunkah]

please people, these guys are what? in their 40s and 50s? You think they care about shit that happened when they were dumb 20 year olds?

If they have any cohones whatsoever, there wouldn´t be any ego problems at all. The problem wouldn´t even be organizing the bill, just the facts that something this awesome would probably only happen in the few largest venues in the world, tickets would cost like crazy and every show would sell out in record time thus making tickets cost EVEN more.

[gorkyporky]

Damn, i would love to see this if it wasnt for Slayer.

[KingSquall802]

In all actuality Metallica is hardly thrash anymore. They are hardly even metal. They are more hard rock.

Yes, because they are more creative, talent and brains than the others, being thrash metal all the way is very boring. They might be hard rock or heavy metal or hardly thrash. But they are still the Gods of thrash metal, their first 4 albums are unforgettable.

the only reason why this tour will never happen is Dave.

[HenneB]

KingSquall802 wrote:
the only reason why this tour will never happen is Dave.

abolutely true.

[Green_Jelly]

I have a hard time believing Kerry, Lars and most of all, Dave are willing to put their personal feuds aside for this event.

[a55a551n1191]

I think if Metallica played songs only from Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets and ...And Justice for all then there would be less fighting about Metallica and it would be better for all the people who are thrash through and through.

Personally, I wouldn't see this solely because of Slayer, I hate them. Actually, I hate Kerry King but and the stuff he writes but what Tom Araya writes is fine.

[crackhutch]

Sounds like it'd be a great show, but to really make it for me, they should but Manson, SlipKnoT, Godsmack and Machine Head. After all, Manson toured with Slayer, SlipKnoT toured with Machine Head and Anthrax, and Godsmack toured with Metallica. Although, both times I've seen Metallica they sucked hairy balls. Godsmack blew them off the stage!

[Paradox5]

Slapfunkah wrote:

please people, these guys are what? in their 40s and 50s? You think they care about shit that happened when they were dumb 20 year olds?

If I recall correctly, Dave was crying his eyeballs out to Lars a few years ago, so yes, Dave does care. He's just whiny.

[Paradox5]

crackhutch wrote:

Sounds like it'd be a great show, but to really make it for me, they should but Manson, SlipKnoT, Godsmack and Machine Head. After all, Manson toured with Slayer, SlipKnoT toured with Machine Head and Anthrax, and Godsmack toured with Metallica. Although, both times I've seen Metallica they sucked hairy balls. Godsmack blew them off the stage!

What are you, stupid? All those bands aren't even close to thrash, let alone metal. Then again, it's supposed to be the "BIG FOUR" tour, that means big four only. And come on man, Slipknot? That's like the worst band which calls themselves metal on the planet

[banrnon]

um yes, i want this to happen

[THEBIG4]

holy shit dudes- the big 4? touring together? 2012! thrash metal will bring about the apocalypse!!!!!

[Vicryl 2.0]

Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth, and Metallica are the only Big 4.

Machine Head,Testament,and Exodus can do a "not Big 4 Tour" then all those who want to watch those 3 can go to that tour. dont get me wrong, i like those three bands but they had already toured with those big 4s.

putting Anthrax away just cause theyre not so famous now is just stupid and disrespecting. They have contributed something to Metal Music. They even contributed outside the boundaries of Metal if you forgot.

[russiaininvader]

the part about how Metallica "WILL" be headlining is stupid because the majority of people going would probably rather have any of the other 3 headline haha most hardcore metal fans i know can't stand metallica

[k3vin70]

TO SICK!!!

[lurch_276]

i think they all play together at oncE!

[racman92]

Paradox5 wrote:

crackhutch wrote:

Sounds like it'd be a great show, but to really make it for me, they should but Manson, SlipKnoT, Godsmack and Machine Head. After all, Manson toured with Slayer, SlipKnoT toured with Machine Head and Anthrax, and Godsmack toured with Metallica. Although, both times I've seen Metallica they sucked hairy balls. Godsmack blew them off the stage!

What are you, stupid? All those bands aren't even close to thrash, let alone metal. Then again, it's supposed to be the "BIG FOUR" tour, that means big four only. And come on man, Slipknot? That's like the worst band which calls themselves metal on the planet

Ok, I dont think those other bands should be there, that woulkd basically make a Mayhem 2008 redo. But dont give slipknot sh*t just because they arent your kind of music. I love them, but I know every song by megadeth and metallica as well. Dont be such a f*cking elitist.

The Big 4 tour would be awesome though...

[reymstrio]

I think they could use some random to decide in which order they will go on the bill, for each concert. And doing something special at the end : blending the groups to play some classics (Am I Evil, Black Sabbath...)

[flame843]

russiaininvader wrote:

the part about how Metallica "WILL" be headlining is stupid because the majority of people going would probably rather have any of the other 3 headline

no. The other three bands have a following, sure, but Metallica are bigger than all of them combined. It's just the way it is. Rob is just speaking common sense; it's like if there was a tour with Dream Theater and Rush. Dream Theater would clearly be the opening band, because Rush are so much more popular. That's how that stuff works.

[Skuzzmo]

It's ok pointing the finger at Dave M. for arrogance but from what I've read KKing is volatile and has a slight anger management problem.

But would love to see this...the only downer being Tally...seen them too many times and they've gone from magnificent to rather average....

[Sidlavs]

Big 4 tour would be so cool. They're all grown up now and should stop f***ing about problems they had 25 years ago. All metal fans would love this. Anyway, they surely won't come to Latvia where I live so I can only hope for a DVD...

[Shabalaba]

If they divided the time pretty much equally then slots wouldn't matter

[satchboogieman]

yes please

[Sleepwalker89]

why have metallica got to headline this. if they headline they'll charge Sh*t loads for the tickets anyway. they are just in it for the money now. why can't each of the four have equal time slots that way there will be no arguments over who's headline. its not like metallica are the best thrash metal band out of the four any way. they are just the most commercial

[shredheadted]

I think they should all do covers of each others songs, that way whoevers opening, is not really opening, but they are. Whatever they do, it will be most awsome.

[metalfuk1]

i dont think anyone will ever beat cliff burton, but damn rob come close.

[Megadeth77]

Why would Megadeth and Slayer have a problem with it?
They are touring together in Canda: "CANADIAN CARNAGE EAST"

[Megadeth77]

Megadeth77 wrote:

Why would Megadeth and Slayer have a problem with it?
They are touring together in Canda: "CANADIAN CARNAGE EAST"

I meant, have an ego problem with each other. My Bad.

[SGofawesome]

TSmitty6 wrote:

i bet this will cost...80$?

Holy **** are you kidding me?
Chickenfoot was over $150 at Grand Rapids, and you think It will be $80?
What are you smoking dude?

[SGofawesome]

I guarantee any of you that if Pantera hadn't broke up they would be in this instead of Anthrax. They were just getting up there with Reinventing The Steel and then they had to break up.

Pantera= 100% better than Anthrax

[dopelope]

i'd do without metallica just so we dont have to sell our asses for tickets....

[SGofawesome]

THEBIG4 wrote:

holy shit dudes- the big 4? touring together? 2012! thrash metal will bring about the apocalypse!!!!!

It would be pretty ironic if the apocalypse happened while Metallica was playing "My Apocalypse"
haha

[Ollie.94]

How come people seem to think that Dave Mustaine hates Metallica? When i mentioned this tour to my friend he said the same thing, that Dave would definately not do this because he hates Metallica.

Hasn't everyone realised that Dave grew up a long time ago and just because he got kicked out doesen't mean he's out to kill Metallica.

And if this does happen lets hope there ain't gunna be any idiots that show up and try to start riots over the Metallica/Megadeth controversy.

Lets just hope they make this happen

[espChris93]

MonsterOfRock wrote:

I'm more concerned about you insolent shallow-minded fanboys starting up a riot in the shows discussing Metallica vs Megadeth vs Slayer.

I wonder what the Anthrax fans would be thinking...

What Anthrax fans???
haha im totally kidding all these bands are great but in reality even if everyone agreed to do this tour which isnt likely, they all have recently released new albums(idk if slayers is out right now but if its not its coming) not to mention anthrax needs a singer and metallica has shows booked that my kids will go to hahah. Peronally i would love this if it was in a festival setting with a few more bands. I definetly prefer testament and exodus over slayer or anthrax but they're still amazing i love all these bands

[DanBourne]

I am stoked!!! COME TO AUS!!!

And the cool thing is.
This was out on my birthday!!!
Good birthday present MUCH.

\M/ \M/

[Thaster]

Sounds pretty cool but to be honest, I would only really look forward to seeing Megadeth and Metallica.
And if anything, Megadeth should be headlining. People's logic that Metallica should headline just because they are more popular is pretty stupid. Megadeth is just as good. In fact, they are better than Metallica. Endgame is far superior to Death Magnetic and just goes to show that Megadeth (or Dave) have still got it in them. Don't get me wrong though, Metallica is still a great band and is one of my favorites.

[dial-a-death]

Screw "tour" I want a festival. Preferably 3, one in europe, america and somewhere else to keep the world's metalheads happy. Either way:
2 Day,
Metallica/ Anthrax and Megadeth/Slayer as coheadliners.
+ Exodus, Testament, Warbringer, Municipal Waste, etc
Most epic 4 days ever (arrive, 2 days music, leave)

[acesofbelkan]

Smiter wrote:

Barrier_of_Pain wrote:

of coarse propagandica wants to make a buck off the other 3 good bands

See, it's posts like this that really piss me off. Metallica is a group of damn good musicians just because you obviously don't like their music doesn't mean they've sold out. I applaud Metallica for changing their style, it shows that they aren't simple minded metal heads who live for thrash and nothing else. It might be hard for fans to realize, but good musicians have a wealth of influences and therefore have a need to expand beyond the limits of one genre. When was the last time Megadeth showed balls by choosing a new direction?

You ever listened to the "risk" album? Yeah they changed their tune a little bit. But still retaining true to the metal fans they have and not completely disregarding what their fans wanted they still retained the METAL. Can you say the same about Saint Anger? nope.

[vicd08]

First of all, yes, Metallica is money hungry, we can end the debate about that. Still doesn't change the fact I like them as a band. All four bands together would be one of the most epic tours for metal. If all four bands can get on stage together and put on a successful show, I'm willing to dish out money for it. I think for the sake of metal, each band is mature enough now to get over anything in the past and get together to put on an awesome show.

[megaluisdeth]

I think Megadeth and Metallica should headline.... megadeth would headline one day and metallica the next day and so on. but anthrax should get replace by shadows fall or machine head or testament.