VH1 Classic is a goldmine for latenight metal indulgence. In the last three nights, I've caught two Classic Album episodes of Motorhead's Ace of Spades and Metallica's Black Album, and a Behind the Music on Pantera. Some thoughts-

Filthy Animal Taylor has tremendous gray hair in his middle age. I felt strong envy.

Lars Ullrich is a douche, but an effective one, like a bidet on powerspray.

Phil Anselmo is the biggest prick ever captured on television.

Lemmy's face warts continue to expand, and he appears not to notice. Do those Sunset babes kiss around them?

Kirk Hammett has always been a gentle dunce, and he came up with the "Enter Sandman" lick. Lars desperately takes credit for "adjusting" it.

Dimebag Daryl was murdered on stage, perhaps by a man distraught at Pantera's breakup. I knew this information but it did not register at the time. Wow.

The first police officer at the scene found a Damageplan roadie being held by the gunman, and that roadie had already taken three bullets. The cop did not hesitate and shot the gunman dead. Manball.

Ace of Spades has no time damage. It floats in some aural vacuum, with the Ramones' first record and Highway to Hell.

Sidenote- why didn't anybody tell me that Rod Stewart led ACDC in the 70's? Check out Rose Tattoo- holy shit!