Metallica’s Lars Ulrich reveals he got “misty-eyed” watching AC/DC at Power Trip
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has reflected on watching AC/DC’s recent performance at Power Trip, which made him “misty-eyed”.
The heavy metal festival took place from October 6th until the 8th at Indio’s Empire Polo Club, the same location as Coachella. The event featured Guns N’ Roses, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Tool, Metallica and AC/DC.
Looking back at AC/DC’s set during a new interview on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, Ulrich lauded their performance. He remarked: “As a lifelong fan, I actually got a little misty-eyed a couple of times when Angus [Young, AC/DC guitarist] was kind of going out and you could hear the… When he walked out and played his solos on the ramp and stuff, it felt like people were sort of holding him up and really just loving him, appreciating him.
Ulrich added: “And there was a unity. I’m actually getting misty eyed as we’re talking about it. There was a unity and it’s that unity that you and I have talked about and that thing about when this community comes together around what we all share, that it was just such a beautiful moment.”
The drummer concluded: “It was just such a triumph. And Brian who looked like — I didn’t feel like there was anybody anywhere in Southern California that was having a better time than Brian… That shit-eating grin he had on his face. It was so great. What a wonderful moment.”
Ozzy Osbourne was also scheduled to perform at Power Trip but pulled out of his appearance due to health issues. However, on a positive note, the former Black Sabbath frontman recently announced plans to record another album and return to touring in 2024.
Earlier this year, Metallica released their latest album 72 Seasons. In a two-star review, Far Out wrote: “These all might seem like standard complaints for a Metallica album, but that should be telling: Metallica are so committed to their established sound that nothing experimental, forward-thinking, or particularly notable can filter through.”
The review continued: “The energy and dedication to greatness is there, and it certainly seems like the four band members are more comfortable and happy to be together than ever before. That means that Metallica live shows will still delight millions for years to come. But it doesn’t mean that the group is making relevant work anymore.”
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