DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar, who joined in 2001, goes way back with the Bay Area . He did save the fucking band. Just to be in a concert and watch on side stage and see people respond to them, there's a kind of loving devotion that is not How should I say it? Phil Towle with clients, Metallica. It looks like a crypt to me. I appreciate Nothing Else Matters for that reason when they play that song, and people light their lighters. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. AKA: Phillip E Towle, Phil Towke, Philip Towle, , , +3 more. And as easy [of] a target as he is to make fun of, whenever I get asked about it now, I find myself defending him. Basically they needed to be respected and loved and they needed to exercise that love like all couples do. Anger after Hetfield entered rehabilitation, causing some tension within the band. Despite this, the album made a profit. METALLICA's "performance coach" Phil Towle, a former psychotherapist who was brought into the picture in January 2001 to help James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich repair their relationship . I needed an answer. He's a genius. Speaking in 2003, Lars Ulrich told Classic Rock (opens in new tab) that Newsted had to be sacrificed in order for the band to survive. Metallica therapist Phil Towle says that Jason Newsted "didn't want to leave" the band By Metal Hammer last updated September 20, 2022 "I don't think he wanted to leave the band - he wanted to leave the reality of what existed," says Phil Towle of Jason Newsted's departure from Metallica (Image credit: Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images) Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. We arent prepared for the degree success taxes us as human beings. Towle was one of only a few honest people in the film, and according to Ulrich, he helped him overcome alcohol addiction. But the people that ask the questions, pretty much the thing they say is they thank me for being a part of the process. The former music producer died on Saturday at the age of 81, while serving a prison sentence for the murder of Lana Clarkson in 2003. I was like, 'Oh, my God'", says Bridgers. The documentary of the bands near-implosion was better reviewed than the resulting album. When people can come out and talk about the secrets of their pain, thats a love story. Towle claims that he was fired because he refused to sign a confidentiality agreement that would have prevented him from discussing the bands business with anyone outside of the group. I dont have one song as a favorite as much as I feel the overall impact: I think theyre very honest now, I think they have retrieved some of their innocence, and theyve integrated their innocence with their maturity and growth and psychological awareness. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. Man, I popped his little bubble for a second, drummer Lars Ulrich replies. Phil Towle: I Dont Think Jason Newsted Wanted to Jeremy Spencers Psychosexual Reboot: Moderately Better Santanas New Album Will Get a Dose of Heavy From Members of Metallica and Living Colour, Metallicas New Song If Darkness Had A Son is a Certified Headbanger, Metallica Will Release If Darkness Had A Son Tomorrow, Metallica Teases New Song On TikTok, Fans Immediately Goof On It, Venomous Concepts Kevin Sharp on The MetalSucks Podcast #477. METALLICA's "performance coach" Phil Towle, a former psychotherapist who was brought into the picture in January 2001 to help James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich repair their relationship with Jason Newsted, was recently interviewed on "Speak N' Destroy", a podcast about all things METALLICA, hosted by longtime journalist and METALLICA fan Ryan J. Downey. And when weve had enough of something, then its hard to go to somebody and say, Can we sit down and talk about this? No. Phil Towle, Metallicas former therapist, recently appeared on the Speak N Destroy podcast. Now playing. Joe Berlinger recently spoke with Tom Cridland about the Greatest Music Of All Time podcast. These are familiar times. Once youre on the other side of that, now you can start measuring objectively as much as you can in the artistry of it all. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. I saw it when I first met with them. AndJason, because he was so like anybody else so grateful to be a part of the band, never felt like he could quite make it. Founded in 1983, Metal Hammer is the global home of all things heavy. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). The music I like from Metallica at best always touches the core of my heart. I just didn't want to leave the process, the intimacy. According to Metallica therapist Phil Towle, Jason Newsted did not want to leave the band, but he did not want to quit at all. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. I feel their power. In May 2003, early hype was going around that Metallicas St. Anger was a return to form after a decade of mediocrity. Were getting closer and closer to the release of 72 Seasons. Do you have a question for Phil? He sold his home in 2006 to move to Northern California. When James wrote Enter Sandman, he courageously invited the alienated of our society and in each of us to openly express our fears and insecurities and alienation. Theyre celebrating what theyre capable of doing. The band members of Metallica and their therapist Phil Towle in a scene from the documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster." Now streaming on: . Its all visceral to me. Follow us online for more news, rumors and updates from Metal Sucks. And I think thatJason this is my second-hand knowledge but I think thatJason, coming off of Cliffs reputation and the way thatCliffdied so tragically, and that he was so instantly a replacement forCliff, that he became what the guys would say a whipping boy. He was the way that they grieved unhealthily. Information, Humming Powerman 5000 on the toilet since 2006. "In a very dysfunctional family, Jason had the courage to stand up. But, you know, the thing to come out of that was Lars coming to James' support. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Moreover, this time of Metallicas career was documented in 2004s Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster.. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. Do you need some coaching? Thats the wonderful thing about art. Having raised their two marvelous children; Tracye, and Adam Its, Fuck you. Its a straight head-on Its, This is what Im pissed off about. So you have to ride that wave out. So now the conflict had come to a head.". View the profiles of professionals named "Phil Towle" on LinkedIn. They listen to a cut from Some Kind of Monster, and they dont like the sounds and compare it to what theyve heard before, so that becomes a failure to them. Phil Towle said this would happen. Terms and Ideal candidates are individuals, partnerships and/or teams who feel obligated to their dreams of greatness as if justification for being alive. The people that don't come up to me that are pissed off at the way that I am in the movie, there are probably a lot of those people. You have to write about what youre going through and be authentic about it, and you can use your artistry as a means of cleansing. Ideal candidates are individuals, partnerships and/or teams who feel obligated to their dreams of greatness as if justification for being alive. Facebook gives people the power to share. And the music sounds like it to me. All rights reserved. Sign up to receive the latest news, rumors and updates from Metal Sucks. He sold his home in 2006 to move to Northen California. I felt I'd had one understanding where I'd do it part time to resolve some issues. [Jason] lost his icon status when he left Metallica, Ulrich cackles. I think theyre in better shape to be successful creatively. It was just this fucking machine. Management was justifiably concerned the band was imploding and would die a death many bands do. Consider the strange relationship between the members of rock giant Metallica and midwestern therapist Phil Towle. The name Phil Towle has over 1 birth records, 1 death records, 0 criminal/court records, 2 address records, 1 phone records & more. He's best known as the performance coach immortalized in the documentary film Some Kind of Monster. So this was the collision of years of frustration. And there is great pleasure one ought to get out of the reconstruction phase. Before getting called in to save the band and get paid $40,000 a month doing it, Towle lived in Leawood and worked as a performance coach for football teams like the St. Louis Rams. And then Hetfield had to go away and deal with some of his issues, and then that opened up this whole thing. Phil Towle: Im friends with the members of the band. In the years since his firing, Towle has remained relatively quiet about what happened. Courtesy PhilTowle.com. Im not sure if hes still working with them though. He is here to help. He was the way that they grieved unhealthily, said Towle. I felt I'd had one understanding where I'd do it part time to resolve some issues. But Ulrich was quick to dismiss any narrative casting Towle as a villain. July 30, 2004. "One of the craziest things Ive ever seen is in the Metallica documentary [Some Kind of Monster], when your therapist [Phil Towle] slides over [and suggests] lyrics. I feel theyre strong in their message musically and lyrically. All parties involved seem to be on amicable terms now although Newsted has criticized Trujillos playing in the press. "To see them at end of a concert, arms around each other, that's what it's all about. The 2004 film Some Kind of Monster was a watershed moment for the industry. Psychologically, the most important thing is why do we see it the way we see it. He was hired by the band in 2001 to help them deal with the death of their bassist, Cliff Burton. They played an important role in the rise of this genre, and they have remained one of its most influential bands. Phil H J Towle . Newsted's exit from METALLICA was documented in the band's 2004 documentary, "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster", which followed the members of the group through the three most turbulent years of their long career, during which they battled through addiction, lineup changes, fan backlash, personal turmoil and the near-disintegration of the group while making their "St. Anger" album. He was just somebody who was expressing the pent-up anger he had felt. ', Asked if he thought the bassists decision was an attempt to shock his bandmates, Towle replied that he though Newsted wanted to leave the reality of what existed., "I don't think he wanted to leave the band. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. "I have such deep love and respect for the band, the guys and their families. The members of Metallica are better bandmates, better human beings, fathers, not because of what I did but what we did on a consistent basis over those months and years. Which Bands are The Big Four of Death Metal??? Since part of their job is to be pissed off, isnt that hard on the healing process? Courtesy PhilTowle.com. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. It's difficult to talk about Death Magnetic, which turns 10 today, . Here's what I offered: Rather than invest energy in being pissed at Jason, use this thing to explore the underlying issues of discomfort and conflict that led to his leaving. He sold his home in 2006 to move to Northen California. I love you dearly., Phil and Gail Towle- Thank you for sharing your gifts with us Flatts boys-Youve strengthened our RF band, and continue to help us grow and evolve our mission both personally and professionallyI truly love you two!, "Without a doubt, Phil is the man who saved Metallica", "Phil has not only helped re-hone my leadership skills, but also helped me deal with my personal hangups he's a winner!". Towle added that Ulrich was expressing his pent-up anger while Hetfield was trying to maintain sobriety. Its easy to build up the animosity and the resentment when youre feeling uncomfortable. Metallica's therapist Phil Towle became an "easy target" following the release of Some Kind Of Monster but drummer Lars Ulrich actually credits him with keeping the band together. Although Im real curious already to see what theyre going to do with the next album. Off camera we had talks about continuing. Metallica has distanced itself from Towle since the beginning of the year, declining to answer any questions about him in interviews. Due to that, he decided to go into rehab in 2001, while the band was recording their eighth studio album titled St. There's darkness: the death of original guitarist Brian Jones in his Sussex swimming pool in July 1969, which is still the subject of conjecture; the murder of 18-year-old fan Meredith Hunter, in December 1969, at the hands of Hell's Angels at the Stones' free concert at Altamont Speedway in California. "Jason was caught in no mans land, said the drummer. No matter what you're into be it heavy metal, punk, hardcore, grunge, alternative, goth, industrial, djent or the stuff so bizarre it defies classification you'll find it all here, backed by the best writers in our game. Hes the identified patient of the therapy, so hes acting this act. To me it doesnt look that way but maybe its because Im coming up on 70. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Given your background in psychology, do you think people have a point when they say the album cover looks like a vagina? That just reinforces the force of love and how important that is. Or why not treat yourself? Asked what the "common" thing is that METALLICA fans say to him when they approach him after recognizing him in public, Towle said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's really hard to say. To the metal community, Metallica is unquestionably one of the most important bands. We got Metallicas therapist to give us his review of Death Magnetic and to talk about how the James Hetfield-Lars Ulrich relationship is the greatest love story of all time. Towle was Metallicas performance coach during St.Angers recording. Off camera we had talks about continuing. He was a clinical psychologist who specialized in treating patients with personality disorders. Fans. Yes. Burton was just. Why do I see it as a crypt? He guides you to overcome fear to break barriers and reach new heights on both a professional and personal level. I was with this one client every day for almost two and a half years. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. "And then [James] Hetfield had to go away and deal with some of his [substance abuse] issues, and then that opened up this whole thing. Phil Towle, M.A. The therapist in Some Kind of Monster was Dr. Phil. Even after Hetfield got out of rehab, his absence affected the albums progress. But its different, like if you were rebuilding a house and you get to look at the foundation, and as you rebuild in the various different stages you appreciate whats done, and in the end the end product is what theyre celebrating more now. And that's the kind of thing that comes up for me when somebody comes to me. Courtesy PhilTowle.com. In 2001, Metallicas longtime therapist Phil Towle was fired by the band. She is a big fan of cats, Husker Du and pizza. "It was a very transitional, experimental time," he says. It was just this fucking machine. Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! ", "I've known Phil Towle for over ten years and he is one of the most true blue people I've ever had the pleasure to meet. These past few weeks have been the same, except it looks like the bands new album, Death Magnetic, might actually be good. The documentary was re-released by Metallica in 2014 in honor of its 10th anniversary. 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