Did You Know? Hulk Hogan Once Tried to Play Bass for Metallica and The Rolling Stones

Did You Know? Hulk Hogan Once Tried to Play Bass for Metallica and The Rolling Stones

Hulk Hogan was a wrestling legend, accomplished actor, and an undeniable pop-cultural icon, but was also a musician. In fact, he once told us that he tried to play bass for both Metallica and The Rolling Stones. Back in 2014, Vice sat down for a chat with Hogan, specifically to talk about his often-overlooked early music career. Amidst the stories of his old band days and surprising collaborations, Hogan shared that when he went through a period…

Remembering That Time Hulk Hogan Said He Auditioned For Metallica

Previously, the late-wrestler claimed to have been friends with drummer Lars Ulrich, who later denied having ever met. Hulk Hogan, one of WWE’s most iconic figures, passed away today aged 71. Many have come out to share their stories of their encounters with Hogan, both good and bad. One that’s been making the rounds is a bizarre story Hogan shared announcing that he had auditioned to replace Cliff Burton in Metallica. The story follows tha…