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Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Speaks On His Attempt To Join Metallica

posted Nov 2, 2009 at 3:36 PM by Diamond Oz.  (45 Comments)

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Pro-wrestling legend Terry Bolea (better known as Hulk Hogan) has revealed that he was more than willing to walk away from the wrestling business to join Metallica as their new bass player. As fans of Hogan are aware, before becoming a wrestler he was an accomplished bass player who earned good money playing in bands.

He states: "I was in England presenting an award with Jerry Hall, Mick Jagger’s ex, and she told me the (Rolling) Stones were looking for a bass player,” Hogan said. “I sent her a ton of merchandise that she asked for and said ‘Tell Mick I’m a great bass player.’ I never heard a word back.

"When Metallica was looking for a bass player, I called and never heard a word back from them either. I would have quit wrestling in a heartbeat to be a bass player for Metallica."

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45 Comments on "Hulk Hogan Speaks On Trying For Metallica"

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1. spiral_architect writes:

lars knows that hulk hogan is a little more difficult to beat up than dave mustaine was........i'm guessing that is why he was slighted......

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2. Rychemn writes:

Thank God things happened just the way they did!!!!!

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3. Des writes:

Metallica missed a trick there.

# Nov 2, 2009 @ 5:45 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. RTB writes:

Is this a hoax?......after that chuck biscuits debacle im reluctant to believe any kind of stories like this anymore

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5. Diamond Oz writes:

No, those are excerpts from his new autobiography, "My Life Outside The Ring."

# Nov 2, 2009 @ 6:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Elliott writes:

could you imagine a metallica with hulk hogan as the bassist... all i can see is him thrashing onstage in yellow tights. D:

# Nov 2, 2009 @ 6:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. inhatredofme writes:

i never knew he was a bass player, i think that would have been odd as hell but still badass.

# Nov 2, 2009 @ 8:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. deathbringer writes:

Could you imagine any band with Hulk Hogan on bass? He is such a known personality, he would overshadow any band on stage, even if he sucked. It's no wonder no one wanted him. And who wants to be the one to tell Hulk "no" either?

# Nov 2, 2009 @ 8:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. bill writes:

haha this is hilarious that would had been awesome if hulk hogan were in metallica.

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10. Necrovomit writes:

that is just too weird to comprehend....

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11. zeplica writes:

i would rather have jason back

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12. Necrovomit writes:

^ funny, i'd like cliff to come back to life. but hey, u only get 3 wishes.

# Nov 2, 2009 @ 10:25 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Diamond Oz writes:

I wish he did join just so that Metallica would have to use "Real American" as their intro tape.

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14. Fuck_A_Name writes:

Here's an idea:

Hulk Hogan v. Robert Trujillo; whoever wins gets to be the bass player. The loser gets to be the host of hogan's current MTV show. Oh wait, the loser already is the host...

haha! I made a funny... :D

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15. TheMidnightCowboy writes:

When it comes crashing down, and it hurts inside!
ya' gotta take a stand, it don't help to hide!
Well, you hurt my friends, and you hurt my pride,
I gotta be a man; I can't let it slide.
I am a real American, Fight for the rights of every man,
I am a real American, fight for what's right, fight for your life!

Haha hey Oz, who do you think could do the best Metal cover of that song?

# Nov 2, 2009 @ 11:54 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. inhatredofme writes:

i bet lamb of god could do a sweet version of the real american song

# Nov 3, 2009 @ 1:45 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. Rysis writes:

This would be funny, but yeah not sure would it fit since Hulk hogan is too known in wrestling business.

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18. wilco writes:

funny stuff
did not even know he played bass
think if he stage dives in the crowd
we all would be crushed
and he looks good in spandax beter than jeans

# Nov 3, 2009 @ 4:04 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Jamez writes:

Well he should audition for Manowar. Otherwise he wont fit into any of the band photos (without a tweak on Photoshop anyway)

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20. Diamond Oz writes:

I think any heavy metal should cover Real American, it should be Fozzy since Chris Jericho is the singer!

"Whatcha gonna do Burton, when the tour bus goes wild on you!?"

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21. youn dont need to know my name writes:

Metallica would be the worst metal band ever if hulk was in it

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22. Supastan writes:

it would be funny and cool if he could pull it off and be a extremly talented player i would laugh my a$$ off seeing him play orion or anesteshia perfect who knows though it would be more entertaining than watching rob bounce round the stage like a ape with a banana up his a$$ whats up with move he pulls its so stupid!!!!

# Nov 3, 2009 @ 9:22 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. Jamez writes:

Metallica is already the worst metal band around = riding on their old glory and havent released a good metal album since 1988

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24. Nihilist writes:

lol at 20. Probably it wasn't ice it was Hulk's tights!

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25. Greyback writes:

I'm surprised Tallica didn't grab him since that would make them even more famous. :P

# Nov 3, 2009 @ 11:22 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. relicsun writes:

Jamez is right Metallica hasn't done ANYTHING good since 88. If HH was serious about playing he could have had sent demo of his playing via an agent to the bands record label. If he is "that" good of a bass player then they would have sought him out. He is way to famous to call them and expect the band to take him serious. Of course Keenu plays bass surprised he didn't try out or maybe he did.

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27. Ace666 writes:

That would be awesome haha,

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28. Jose writes:

Metallica sucks anyway

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29. Hollow writes:

Metallica Championship Wrestling

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30. METAL213 writes:

It would be weird seeing someone in Metallica that was bigger than James Hetfield. Let's hope that doesn't happen

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31. Hammerheart writes:

lol. I had no idea Hogan was a bassist.

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32. murder667 writes:

maybe hogan would of brought back the good ol metallica though...damn lol

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33. Jamez writes:

Another thing further to my post 23; Im just totally sick of Metallica skinning off every last cent they can.You definitely never ever get a free ride with Metallica these days which is totally idiotic considering how much dough they´ve got already. After St Anger and the mediocre Magnetic Ive lost interest in Metallica complitely, Apart from slagging them off, which I am allowed to do for free (unless their lawyer contacts me)

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34. RTB writes:

Well if its true idk why he didnt start his own band..
Organist/pianist the undertaker
Percussion/shawn crahan roll hacksaw jim duggan
Lead guitar the honkey tonk man
Bass hogan
Lead singer chris jericho
Non stop stage divers/ pit movers shawn michaels & marty jannety
Would have been great

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35. cruor writes:

...... First I find out about Ov Hell now this? WTF is going on.

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36. TheMidnightCowboy writes:

RTB post 34 - HAHA yes! that reminds me of the performance of Stand Back in the late 80's at the Slammy Awards with all the wrestlers playing instruments behind him.

anyway...WANNA SEE HULK PLAY BASS??? go to Youtube, type in "Hulk Hogan plays bass with Diamondback" and enjoy. Or look up the slammy awards that were held in the 80's.

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37. Diamond Oz writes:

Fittingly I found a video of Hogan playing bass at the Slammys but the audio has been replaced by Metallica's Pulling Teeth

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38. ZT* writes:

This is...odd...

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39. RTB writes:

God, i havent seen that clip since...fahq when i was 6?...good lookin out MC...those were the days, 80s early 90s wwf/wcw/nwa wrestling...havent watched wrestling in a while but every now and then ill watch TNA cause they have alot of the old wrestlers still going at it....papa shango aka the "godfather" and the brood featuring gangrel with the infamous blood baths,was the highlight of my wrestling days

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40. kid_on_a_bike writes:

lmao hogan..

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41. Bulk Slogan writes:

Metallica sux dix & so does dumbassss HH. I mean really, shave that head you deuche & pay your slut wife while she fux guys 1/2 your age. And to Sucktallica, give it up already. You 4 good albums in the 80's. Now you're just old men going through the motions.

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42. Hahahahahaha writes:

Too bad HH didn't join Metallica. That weasel Lars needs to hand a bandmate who could kick the snot out of him. A good old fashioned a$$ kicking is just what Lars Ulrich needs, and Metallica would probably be better for it.

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43. kid_on_a_bike writes:

say your prayer take your vitamins grippin your steroids tight exit WWE enter WCW take my hand off to never never land

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44. oj writes:

hulk hogan should not join metallica i bet he couldent even play a bass.

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45. hulk writes:

hulk


hulk


hulk

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