It's been well documented that Les Claypool of Primus tried out for Metallica after the tragic accident that claimed the life of legendary bassist Cliff Burton. Of course, we all know that he didn't make the cut and the band ultimately went with Jason Newsted of (at that time) Flotsam & Jetsam. But we can always imagine and even though I couldn't see it working this version is admittedly pretty cool.

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