- Posted by: Erin
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- Dec 14, 2011
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Metallica to take a European hiatus?
Metallica may not tour after next year because co-manager to the band, Cliff Burnstein, says that it might not be in the best interest of the band member’s bank account.
According to Classic Rock Magazine, Burnstein told the Wall Street Journal, “Over the next few years the dollar will be stronger and the euro weaker. If that’s the case I want to take advantage of that by playing more of these shows now, because they will be more profitable for us.”
He adds, “Look, I’m not an economist, but I have a degree, so it helps. You have to ask yourself, what’s the best time to be doing what, when and where. Prices in Europe are much higher and this isn’t a sustainable situation. We’re a US export the same way Coca-Cola is. We look for the best markets to go to – right now Indonesia is on my watch list.”
I wonder how the band and managing partner Peter Mensch feel about this? I think Burnstein brings up a good point, but it would be a shame to alienate such a large and loyal fan base, especially when the band is not hurtin’ financially.
As of now, the band will be playing their “Black” album (1991) in its entirety at Donington Park in the UK, during the Download Festival this coming summer (2012).
What are your thoughts?
