Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has denied writing that previously reported letter to Metallica. Well, he doesn't deny writing it, just that it was a 'serious letter' to Metallica, or a letter at all really.
Writing on the Foo Fighters' official website, he said: "Just wanted to write a quick note to clear up this whole 'Open letter to Metallica' fiasco. For the record, I never 'wrote' anything to Metallica. I was asked by a journalist to give a quick message to Metallica in the studio. So, I rattled that quote off the top of my head. No biggie, right? Somehow it became my 'open letter' to the band, and now it's been picked up by everyone (as if anyone really cares!). Now, it's true that I've been a loyal fan of this band, and I can't wait to hear the new shit, but an 'open letter' to the band? Nah. Not my style. I'd rather just text 'em..."