"Ladies, gentlemen, SWs fans… I have explored space. I have explored time. Now… I explore distortion.
Yes. You read that correctly. I am releasing a HEAVY METAL album.
Thirty-five metal virtuosos. Thunderous guitars. Chaos with purpose. Covers of legends like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest — and a few originals forged in the same cosmic fire.
This project is, quite literally, a gathering of forces. Loud imagination. Honest intensity. Unapologetic exploration.
At 94, one does not slow down. One turns the volume up.
So prepare yourselves. We are about to boldly headbang where no one has headbanged before. Stay tuned. The metal voyage begins this year."
One of the nicest people I've ever met, shook his hand and didn't let go while I babbled the poor man's ears off. So very cool to see the light go on in his eyes as he got it: Ah. Safest fan on the planet. AFTER you get past the initial onslaught of enthusiasm. Bawled my eyes out when we lost him.