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Enter Tapman: Metallica Debuts iPhone App

Rockers seek to stay relevant with finger-tapping game

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(Newser) – Metallica aims to turn a generation of finger-tappers into headbangers with a new iPhone application. Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica, a variant of the top-selling Tap Tap Revenge game, lets players tap their screens in time to hits like Enter Sandman. The game, priced at $4.99, is expected to make it into the top 10 music apps at the iStore but the rockers say it's more about staying relevant than making money.

"It's one more thing that'll keep me semi-cool in my kids' eyes for another six months until the next thing comes out," says drummer Lars Ulrich, the father of two boys aged 8 and 11. "It's not about the money or revenue or some master plan. This stuff all falls in the fun category."

This screen shot released by SutherlandGold Group shows a new finger-tapping music app for the iPhone called
This screen shot released by SutherlandGold Group shows a new finger-tapping music app for the iPhone called "Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica."   (AP Photo/SutherlandGold Group)
Metallica performs after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland earlier this year.
Metallica performs after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland earlier this year.   (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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drlarrymitchell
Oct 27, 09 7:13 AM CDT
Metallica ought to concentrate on putting out music that people want to listen to, rather than simply playing along with. It's gone from being 'Art' into being just another 'product.' Reply
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cochiserocks
Oct 27, 09 9:47 AM CDT
True that - Mind you, Some Kind of Monster laid them a little too bare for me. I like the while mystery thing around my icons! As for 'this aint about the money' Lars 'I want to close down Napster yet stay relevant to the kids' Ulrich - He's talking crap - if it wasn't about money - why isn't the app retailing at a lower price? And Lars always has a master plan!!
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oneworld
Oct 27, 09 10:03 AM CDT
Blah. Lost interest since after Master of Puppets. Reply
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OG_Travis
Oct 27, 09 11:23 AM CDT
ah they lost me after they turned on the fans. I guess I would too if my music fell off at the same time... Reply
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