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===Metallica===
Often clashing during the early 1980s, both bands were fighting for dominance in the [[Los Angeles]] metal scene during [[Metallica]]'s years prior to their relocation to the [[San Francisco Bay Area|Bay Area]]. Both singer/guitarist [[James Hetfield]] and drummer [[Lars Ulrich]] expressed their hatred of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles during the time and frequently attacked multiple up-and-coming local bands in multiple interviews, including Mötley Crüe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxrcfRrNwnw|title=Metallica on the '80s Metal Bands They Didn't Get Along With|website=[[YouTube]]|date=August 17, 2020 |access-date=April 14, 2023|archive-date=March 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330040214/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxrcfRrNwnw|url-status=live}}</ref> Allegedly before a show in 1982, Ulrich claimed he drunkenly screamed "Fuck Mötley Crüe!" at the band from outside the [[Troubadour (West Hollywood, California)|Troubadour]] in Hollywood, in which Sixx chased Ulrich in retaliation. Former lead guitarist [[Dave Mustaine]] during a 1983 interview had also taken aim at the band by claiming the Crüe and glam metal were an abbreviation for "Gay LA Music".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUMSFkSFPHU|title=Dave Mustaine talks about glam rock/metal|website=[[YouTube]]|date=February 25, 2011 |access-date=April 12, 2023|archive-date=April 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428020447/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUMSFkSFPHU|url-status=live}}</ref> Though despite their public disdain for glam metal, Metallica were impressed by the production and commercial success of ''Dr. Feelgood'' in 1989, later hiring the album's producer [[Bob Rock]] to produce their [[Metallica (album)|self-titled fifth album]] in 1991. Several years later, both Sixx and Ulrich would reignite the animosity after Ulrich accused Mötley Crüe of performing to a backing track at the [[American Music Awards of 1997|1997 American Music Awards]]. Sixx responded via an online forum and would also attack Metallica's then-recent album ''[[Load (album)|Load]]'' insulting multiple members of the band for their change in sound and visual image.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rockcelebrities.net/how-the-feud-between-metallicas-lars-ulrich-and-motley-crues-nikki-sixx-started/|title=How The Feud Between Metallica's Lars Ulrich And Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx Started|date=July 3, 2021|access-date=April 12, 2023|archive-date=April 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412185409/https://rockcelebrities.net/how-the-feud-between-metallicas-lars-ulrich-and-motley-crues-nikki-sixx-started/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.grunge.com/258187/the-truth-about-nicki-sixxs-feud-with-metallica/|title=The Truth About Nikki Sixx's Feud with Metallica|date=October 7, 2020|access-date=April 12, 2023|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416174314/https://www.grunge.com/258187/the-truth-about-nicki-sixxs-feud-with-metallica/|url-status=live}}</ref> During a 2003 interview, Sixx would strangely defend Metallica's then-latest album ''[[St. Anger]]'' by claiming "I have learned to have sympathy for the enemy".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/m-tley-cr-e-bassist-defends-metallica-i-have-learned-to-have-sympathy-for-the-enemy|title=Crue Bassist Defends Metallica|date=June 2, 2003|access-date=April 12, 2023|archive-date=April 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412185407/https://blabbermouth.net/news/m-tley-cr-e-bassist-defends-metallica-i-have-learned-to-have-sympathy-for-the-enemy|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2006, both Tommy Lee and former Metallica bassist [[Jason Newsted]] took part in a reality show entitled ''[[Rock Star: Supernova]]'' as they would both participate in creating a supergroup while the show's premise revolved around finding a frontman via contest. During a 2011 meet-and-greet in [[Mexico City]], Hetfield was approached by a fan attacking Mötley Crüe due to their public image and frequent appearances in tabloids. Hetfield refused to directly respond to the fan's comments towards Mötley Crüe but did find humor in his insults toward the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUsFrHvJX_0|title=James Hetfield Meets a Mötley Crüe Hater (Gets really Uncomfortable/Cringy)|website=[[YouTube]]|date=November 24, 2020 |access-date=April 14, 2023|archive-date=April 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414003354/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUsFrHvJX_0|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2015, Lee would reignite the feud when he posted a Tweet featuring a picture of Ulrich with the words "Straight Outta Tempo" superimposed over his face. Lee presumably used a meme maker intended to promote the 2015 [[N.W.A]] biopic&nbsp;''[[Straight Outta Compton (film)|Straight Outta Compton]]''. Following the post by Lee, Vince Neil had stated online that he was unaware of the feud with Metallica; however, during a later interview with an [[Oregon]] radio show, Neil was again asked about the band's current relationship with Metallica and hung up on the show's host.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.contactmusic.com/vince-neil/news/vince-neil-hangs-up-on-radio-host-over-motley-crue-metallica-feud-questions_4951062|title=Vince Neil Hangs Up On Radio Host Over Motley Crue/metallica Feud Questions|date=September 30, 2015|access-date=April 14, 2023|archive-date=April 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414001449/https://www.contactmusic.com/vince-neil/news/vince-neil-hangs-up-on-radio-host-over-motley-crue-metallica-feud-questions_4951062|url-status=live}}</ref> Things were alleged to have calmed down by 2017, when Hetfield appeared on Sixx's radio show 'Sixx Sense'.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsYmjoHZZTc|title=Deeper With Metallica's James Hetfield (AUDIO)|website=[[YouTube]]|date=July 12, 2017 |access-date=April 14, 2023|archive-date=April 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414002522/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsYmjoHZZTc&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> During an interview in 2021, Sixx applauded Metallica's longevity and praised several of their releases during an interview.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rockcelebrities.net/nikki-sixx-discusses-metallicas-success-by-recalling-a-stunning-james-hetfield-moment/|title=Nikki Sixx Discusses Metallica's Success By Recalling A Stunning James Hetfield Moment|date=October 11, 2021|access-date=April 12, 2023|archive-date=April 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412185409/https://rockcelebrities.net/nikki-sixx-discusses-metallicas-success-by-recalling-a-stunning-james-hetfield-moment/|url-status=live}}</ref>