Beatallica
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Beatallica | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Genres | Comedy rock, heavy metal |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | Oglio |
Members | "Jaymz Lennfield" "Grg Hammetson" "Kliff McBurtney" "Ringo Larz" |
Past members | "Krk Hammetson" |
Website | beatallica |
Beatallica is a
Although facing some misunderstandings in the media, members of Metallica itself have repeatedly praised the comedic styling of the group. For example, Kirk Hammett has publicly remarked point-blank, "I think it's cool," and, "It's just fun for me." James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich have also been friendly with the band.[2]
History
The project was founded in 2001 by original guitarist "Krk Hammetson" and singer "Jaymz Lennfield".
Later in 2004, the band (including bassist "Kliff McBurtney" and drummer "Ringo Larz") started to perform at live venues nationally and internationally, with a stage show incorporating elements from both Beatles and Metallica performances. They also played as an opening act for Dream Theater; Mike Portnoy even joined the band on stage playing drums for one song.
During 2005 and 2006 the band toured around the world, playing over 60 shows, including their first UK show in London on April 26, 2006. Beatallica would go on to perform with likes of
In 2007, the band's current lineup of Jaymz Lennfield (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Grg Hammetson (lead guitar), Kliff McBurtney (lead bass, backing vocals) and Ringo Larz (drums) went into the studio to re-record many of Krk and Jaymz' original songs and write some new compositions for their official debut Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band.
May 2008, marked the release of Beatallica's single; "
September and October 2008 saw the release of both album
On April 1, 2009, Beatallica met Metallica backstage after Metallica's show in Paris. This was the first time that both bands had met each other in person. Both bands had communicated with each other over the years, as they continue to do so.
On August 4, 2009, Masterful Mystery Tour, the band's second full-length album was released internationally. An official music video for the first single, Hero of the Day Tripper, was made with the band starring as hesh 1970's superheroes saving a party from the clutches of four Big Sleazers.
On September 9, 2009, (September 11 in Germany) Masterful Mystery Tour was released by Sony-ATV in Japan. The Japanese album version includes 2 bonus tracks, live versions of "I Want to Choke Your Band" and "Revol-ooh-tion", recorded live in concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The CD contains a bonus track, Beatallica's cover of the JBO song "Eine Guten Tag Zum Sterben" (English translation: "A Good Day for Dying"). Also of note is fact that Beatallica recorded this cover song singing in German, making this the second song they have released singing in German. Beatallica's cover version of the song was also included on the JBO 2009 album I Don't Like Metal – I Love It (Limited Edition version that includes a bonus CD).
Beatallica toured Germany in December 2009 supporting JBO who were celebrating their 20th anniversary. During the tour Jaymz would join J.B.O on stage to sing "Ein Guter Tag Zum Sterben" in German. On the final night of the tour in Berlin, J.B.O. (mainly Vito C.) hijacked Beatallica's set by playing AC/DC's song "Highway to Hell" on guitar from backstage. Beatallica had no idea what was going on and thought a CD somehow was being played in error from the soundboard. During J.B.O.'s final set, Beatallica came out on stage wearing J.B.O.'s pink robes, which they stole from their dressing room, and took over the stage dancing around and drinking. Jaymz used a 'Beatallica Arschwaschlappen' to wipe Hannes Holzmann's face, much to the amusement of the sold-out audience.
March 5, 2009, saw the release for Beatallica's second (and third) official video entitled "Fuel on the Hill (and Benzin auf dem Berg)".
On April 16, 2013, Beatallica's third album, Abbey Load, was released. Unlike other Beatallica albums, the songs on this album maintain the original lyrics written by the Beatles.
On November 12, 2021, their fourth album The Devolver Album was released, with a preview of the first song "Wherever and Everywhere" being released on the band's official YouTube channel on October 1, 2021.
Legal problems
To avoid legal problems, the band maintained a strict non-commercial policy (all songs were available for free download) and shrouded themselves in anonymity (all names mentioned above are stage names, but their real names were revealed in interviews and, hence, also appear in this article). Metallica were aware of the spoof band's existence and never threatened to take any legal action; Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett have all publicly stated that they enjoy Beatallica's music.[2]
On February 17, 2005, a
Members, former members, special guests
Name | Reference(s) | Real name | Notes |
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Jaymz Lennfield | James Hetfield, John Lennon | Michael "Tinker" Tierney | vocals, lyrics, songwriting, rhythm guitar |
Grg Hammetson III | George Harrison, Kirk Hammett | Jeff Hamilton | lead guitar, backing vocals |
Kliff McBurtney | Cliff Burton, Paul McCartney | Paul Terrien Lee Bruso (2004–2005)[3] Troy Butero (2001–2004) |
bass guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals |
Ringo Larz | Ringo Starr, Lars Ulrich | Ryan Charles | drums; also performs "Lou Reed"'s vocals in a parody of "The View"[4] |
Flemball Rasmartin | Flemming Rasmussen, George Martin | Shane Olivo | producer |
Dave Newkid | Dave Mustaine, Jason Newsted | David Benton[5] | touring bassist, backing vocals[6] |
Grg Hammetson | George Harrison, Kirk Hammett | Jeff Salzman[7] | lead guitar, backing vocals (2006–2008) |
Krk Hammetson | George Harrison, Kirk Hammett | Michael Brandenburg | lead guitar, backing vocals (2001–2006) |
Diablo Mysterioso | L'Angelo Misterioso, | unknown | guitar, special guest |
Marshall[6] | John Marshall | Sean Williamson[8] | guitar, special guest, backing vocals |
Joey Nicol | Joey Jordison, Jimmie Nicol | Mike Portnoy | drums, special guest |
Billy Prestaine | Billy Preston, Dave Mustaine | Paul Kneevers[9] | keyboards, special guest |
Timeline
(note: Kliff McBurtney has been three different people over the course of the band's history, but unlike Grg Hammettson, the name was not changed)
Discography
Until 2007, Beatallica's recordings were only available as MP3 and FLAC downloads.
- (2001) A Garage Dayz Nite (EP)
- (2004) Beatallica(EP)
- (2007) Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band
- (2008) All You Need Is Blood (maxi-single)
- (2009) Masterful Mystery Tour
- (2009) Winter Plunderband (EP)
- (2013) Abbey Load
- (2021) The Devolver Album
References
- ^ a b "Jaymz Lennfield of Beatallica Interview". Guitarhoo!. Guitarhoo.com. July 15, 2006. Archived from the original on May 8, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2014.
- ^ a b "Beatallica: James Hetfield And Lars Ulrich Have Been Nothing But Cool To Us - Blabbermouth.net". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. December 2, 2004.
- ^ "Welcome Beatallibangers!". Archived from the original on August 31, 2006.
- ^ THE FAB FOUR HORSEMAN: An Exclusive Interview with Jaymz Lennfield of BEATALLICA Archived August 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Beatallica – Timeline Photos – Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022.
- ^ a b Joe Bosso. "Beatallica's Jaymz Lennfield talks Beatles/Metallica mash-ups on Abbey Load". MusicRadar. Archived from the original on April 25, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Beatallica". iTunes.
- ^ "Sean Williamson – Recording some \m/ 2nite w/ Beatallica! – Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Beatallica". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2018.