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Eric Bell Reflects on Uncomfortable Metallica Collaboration

12/2/2025

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Eric Bell, former Thin Lizzy guitarist, said performing with Metallica on Whiskey in the Jar was uncomfortable due to a tuning mismatch.
He said he was unfamiliar with Metallica's music before the invitation to join them on stage.
Bell, who turned the Irish song into a rock anthem, noted the collaboration contrasted with his usual approach.
He would have preferred to tune down if given another chance.

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Eric Bell, former Thin Lizzy guitarist, said performing with Metallica on Whiskey in the Jar was uncomfortable due to a tuning mismatch.
He said he was unfamiliar with Metallica's music before the invitation to join them on stage.
Bell, who turned the Irish song into a rock anthem, noted the collaboration contrasted with his usual approach.
He would have preferred to tune down if given another chance.