We know when you think of holiday cheer, Metallica is the first thing that comes to mind, so we’re doing a Metallica-themed Advent calendar to help put a little metal up your ass as we make our way to Christmas.
In one of the best post-Golden Era Simpsons cameos, Metallica had a guest spot in season 18, opening the episode “The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer.”
At the beginning of the episode, Otto is driving the school bus and comes across Metallica, whose own tour bus has broken down on the side of the road. There are a bunch of great bits packed into this small appearance, but here are three key things to know:
- Otto saved Kirk Hammett from quitting the band in the ’90s
- Hans Moleman used to sleep with Lars Ulrich’s grandmother
- Otto is now banned from ever listening to Metallica again
Be sure to check out the clip below. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m late for a gumdrop parade on Foo-foo Island.
The Metallica Advent Calendar
Day 1: No Life ‘Til Leather (1982 Demo)
Day 2: Kill ‘Em All (1983)
Day 3: “Blackened 2020”
Day 4: Ride the Lightning (1984)
