Metallica pays tribute to Phil Lynott performing “Whiskey in The Jar” in Ireland

Metallica Phil Lynott

Metallica released a professional footage from their performance of Thin Lizzy’s classic version for “Whiskey In The Jar” in Ireland. The band paid tribute to the late bassist and vocalist Phil Lynott in their recent concert at the Slane Castle in Mearth, Ireland.

“We love you, Phil,” frontman James Hetfield said at the end of the song.

See the moment below:

In 1973, Thin Lizzy released their classic version for the traditional irish song that became a rock and roll classic. In 1998, on the “Garage Inc.” covers album, Metallica paid they tribute to the band making a version for “Whiskey In The Jar”, winning a Best Hard Rock Performance Grammy for it at the 2000 ceremony.

James Hetfield also shared a photo kissing the state of the late bassist in Dublin:

“Much respect and love to my favorite songwriter, Mr. Phil Lynott.”

Sad news, Phill Lynott’s mother Philomena died at 88.

Next Metallica tour dates
  • JUN 13 Cologne, Germany RheinEnergieStadion
  • JUN 16 Brussels, Belgium Koning Boudewijnstadion
  • JUN 18 Manchester, England Etihad Stadium
  • JUN 20 London, England Twickenham Stadium
  • JUL 06 Berlin, Germany Olympiastadion
  • JUL 09 Gothenburg, Sweden Ullevi
  • JUL 11 Copenhagen, Denmark Telia Parken
  • JUL 13 Trondheim, Norway Granåsen
  • JUL 16 Hämeenlinna, Finland Kantolan Tapahtumapuisto
  • JUL 18 Tartu, Estonia Raadi Airfield
  • JUL 21 Moscow, Russia Luzhniki Stadium
  • AUG 14 Bucharest, Romania Arena Națională
  • AUG 16 Vienna, Austria Ernst-Happel-Stadion
  • AUG 18 Prague, Czech Republic Airport Letnany
  • AUG 21 Warsaw, Poland PGE Narodowy
  • AUG 23 Munich, Germany Olympiastadion
  • AUG 25 Mannheim, Germany Palastzelt Maimarktgelände
  • SEP 06 San Francisco, CA Chase Center
  • SEP 08 San Francisco,CA Chase Center
  • OCT 17 Perth, Australia Optus Stadium
  • OCT 20 Adelaide, Australia Adelaide Oval
  • OCT 22 Melbourne, Australia Marvel Stadium
  • OCT 24 Melbourne, Australia Marvel Stadium
  • OCT 26 Sydney, Australia ANZ Stadium
  • OCT 29 Brisbane, Australia QSAC
  • OCT 31 Auckland, New Zealand Mt. Smart Stadium
  • NOV 02 Auckland, New Zealand Mt. Smart Stadium

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