Metallica: Lou Reed Took 'Lulu' Criticism Very Personally

Metallica's Lars Ulrich has revealed that Lou Reed didn't take too well to the criticism of their collaborative album 'Lulu'.

The album, released last year, received negative reaction amongst fans and critics.

Speaking to US radio station DC101, Lars said that Reed took the criticism very personally and was shocked that fans were so unhappy with the album.

'Obviously, it's fantastic in 2012 that the internet gives everybody access to voicing their opinions, and I think it's an incredible medium to communicate and to bring the world closer," he said.

"But obviously, as an artist, or somebody who is creating something, you've gotta be careful how deep you dive into what everybody's talking about, because it could really screw with your mind. I've always been in a place where I'm pretty thick-skinned, so it doesn't bug me that much."

He added: It was difficult for Lou Reed because he takes everything very personally. And I think he was very surprised. We told him all along: 'Listen, there are some very, very, very hardcore metal fans out there that like everything pre-packaged in a particular little box that looks like this, and the minute that you slightly veer outside of that, then they have a hernia.' And that's fine – I'm fine with that…

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