Metallica has "been detoured from making a new record"

Metallica reports on their current state of affairs and why they've had to postpone making a new album for a while.

Bassist Robert Trujillo commented on all the projects (particularly their new movie) keeping the band from working on new material:

"Before all the film stuff, we were jamming these ideas and having a lot of fun," Robert admitted to Pulse of Radio. "But we got sidetracked. In 2014 it'll be all about getting new music - without any interruptions, hopefully."

He went on to say, "Obviously for next year, our priority has to be making a new record. We've been detoured from that through the course of the year. We had about six weeks or so where we were really focusing on a new album and writing and then, you know, somehow we ended up hitting the road. And then at the same time we've got to promote this film. We get sidetracked by great things - it's a blessing and a curse".

He also touched on the new direction the band will be taking on the album with Classic Rock, saying that the thrash element has returned to the mix.

"It feels like 'Death Magnetic' was the launch pad — it's the introduction to what we have now," he said (via Blabbermouth). "That's one thing I'm excited about - there's the thrash element back in the mix. It's kind of been missing in the past".

That's one thing Metallica fans are sure to be happy about. Tell us what you think in the comments below.