Beatallica is an American mash-up band that plays music made from combinations of songs of the Beatles and Metallica. A Beatallica song is typically a blend of a Beatles song and a Metallica song with a related title (e.g. "The Thing That Should Not Let It Be", combining The Beatles' "Let It Be" and Metallica's "The Thing That Should Not Be" or "And Justice for All My Loving" combining Metallica's "And Justice for All" and the Beatles' "All My Loving"), though sometimes just a Beatles song will be used as a basis with modified lyrics. The lyrics slip back and forth between the two songs, or occasionally neither, in lieu of original lyrics comically referencing Metallica, heavy metal music, or the heavy metal community. While the scansion and melody are usually Beatles-based, the music is played metal style with some Metallica riffs and solos thrown in. Consistent quirks made in the lyrics also criticize glam metal much in the fashion that thrash metal fans would do, as well as many references to blood. Their version of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" called "I Want to Choke Your Band", is an example of their criticism towards glam metal.
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.
History
The project was founded in 2001 by original guitarist "Krk Hammetson" and singer "Jaymz Lennfield".<br>Troy Butero (2001–2004)
| bass guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals
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| Ringo Larz
| Ringo Starr, Lars Ulrich
| Ryan Charles
| drums; also performs "Lou Reed"'s vocals in a parody of "The View"
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| Flemball Rasmartin
| Flemming Rasmussen, George Martin
| Shane Olivo
| producer
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| Dave Newkid
| Dave Mustaine, Jason Newsted
| David Benton
| touring bassist, backing vocals
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| Grg Hammetson
| George Harrison, Kirk Hammett
| Jeff Salzman
| lead guitar, backing vocals (2006–2008)
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| Krk Hammetson
| George Harrison, Kirk Hammett
| Michael Brandenburg
| lead guitar, backing vocals (2001–2006)
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| Diablo Mysterioso
| L'Angelo Misterioso,
| unknown
| guitar, special guest
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|Marshall
|guitar, special guest, backing vocals
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| Joey Nicol
| Joey Jordison, Jimmie Nicol
| Mike Portnoy
| drums, special guest
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| Billy Prestaine
| Billy Preston, Dave Mustaine
| Paul Kneevers
| keyboards, special guest
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|Doctor Robert
Stujillo
|Robert Trujillo, Doctor Robert
|Steve Post
|bass guitar, backing vocals (2021-)
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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)
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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